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  • The prisoner begged that he might be allowed to see the wounded officer before he left; and, Frank having consented, he was brought to the subaltern's bedroom when he was marched out of the Fort on the first stage of his journey to the gallows.

    The Jungle Girl Gordon Casserly

  • The older man rejoiced in learning of the subaltern's release from his entanglement, but, knowing

    The Jungle Girl Gordon Casserly

  • Much to the subaltern's delight its tusk proved to be the longest and finest of all; and he was warmly congratulated by the more experienced pigstickers on his success.

    The Jungle Girl Gordon Casserly

  • For his Company Commander told him that he had only agreed with the Colonel's action because he believed that it would be for the subaltern's own good, not because he considered that the latter had done anything to disgrace him.

    The Jungle Girl Gordon Casserly

  • He raised it so that the clear liquid flowed into the subaltern's mouth.

    The Jungle Girl Gordon Casserly

  • Love in a cottage -- or its Indian equivalent, a subaltern's comfortless bungalow -- did not appeal to her.

    The Jungle Girl Gordon Casserly

  • Eileen, who was perched on the subaltern's shoulder.

    The Jungle Girl Gordon Casserly

  • It was pointed out to him that it was a subaltern's position, but he wished to have it, and his wishes were gratified.

    "The Red Watch" With the First Canadian Division in Flanders John Allister Currie

  • The sight that met the subaltern's eyes was one that he was not easily to forget.

    The Jungle Girl Gordon Casserly

  • Political Officer's house, Macdonald, with the aid of the subaltern's servant, undressed Wargrave and examined his injuries, Noreen holding a basin for him while Muriel, shuddering, carried away the blood-tinged water and brought fresh.

    The Jungle Girl Gordon Casserly

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