Vanslyperken

Vanslyperken, are, with the exception of the sailors 'wives, like the shadows of what has never been.

Notes on Life and Letters Joseph Conrad 1890

Vanslyperken had neglected to deliver were of the utmost importance, and the character of the lieutenant being well known to Ramsay, through the medium of Nancy Corbett and others, he had treated him in the way which he considered as most likely to enforce a rigid compliance with their wishes.

Snarley-yow or The Dog Fiend Frederick Marryat 1820

Vanslyperken found all his own gold, and much more than he had ever expected, belonging to his mother.

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"And the dog?" said Vanslyperken, observing the strewed fragments of the door hatch.

Snarley-yow or The Dog Fiend Frederick Marryat 1820

Smallbones had but just finished his work in time; for the widow having been summoned to her guests in the Lust Haus, had left Vanslyperken alone, and the lieutenant thought this a good opportunity to look after his four-footed favourite, he came out into the yard, where he found

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Ramsay was right; for Vanslyperken was too much of a coward to venture upon resistance, although he might threaten it.

Snarley-yow or The Dog Fiend Frederick Marryat 1820

Vanslyperken was, of course, impossible, for he did not know that the lad was on board.

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"Mercy, O God! mercy!" exclaimed Vanslyperken, falling back, and covering his face with the bedclothes.

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Vanslyperken was severe, and it was hardly to be supposed that it had been self-inflicted.

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When Corporal Van Spitter was requested by Vanslyperken to bring a pistol and cartridge, the corporal, who had not forgotten the hints thrown out by Vanslyperken during their last consultation, immediately imagined that it was for Smallbones 'benefit.

Snarley-yow or The Dog Fiend Frederick Marryat 1820