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The Babu one day remarked with envy that he would soon be deemed worthy of promotion to Angria's own gallivat, whose crew consisted of picked men of all nationalities This was an honor Desmond by no means coveted.— In Clive's Command A Story of the Fight for India
Could he stow himself on board a grab or gallivat, and try to swim ashore when near some friendly port?— In Clive's Command A Story of the Fight for India
For a moment Desmond stood irresolute; then he led the way swiftly and silently to the deck of the adjacent gallivat, crossed it without mishap, and so across the third.— In Clive's Command A Story of the Fight for India
A moment afterwards Fuzl Khan came stumbling towards him I have fired another gallivat, sahib," he said, his voice ringing with fierce exultation Well done, Fuzl Khan," said Desmond.— In Clive's Command A Story of the Fight for India
And how slowly his gallivat was moving!— In Clive's Command A Story of the Fight for India

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