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Hoseason, of the steamship _Kilwa_, according to a paper read before the
The Book of the Damned Charles Fort
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The Homeric lore which Methley exhibited in the Troad, is curiously illustrated by an Eton story, that in a pugilistic encounter with Hoseason, afterwards an Indian Cavalry officer, while the latter sate between the rounds upon his second's knee, Savile strutted about the ring, spouting Homer.
Biographical Study of A W Kinglake Tuckwell, Rev W 1902
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That must be my man, I think: Hoseason, of the brig COVENANT.
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They hung back indeed, having little taste for the employment; but Hoseason was like a fiend, crying that Alan was alone, that he had a great sum about him, that he had been the means of losing the brig and drowning all their comrades, and that here was both revenge and wealth upon a single cast.
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"Little enough, to be sure," said Hoseason; and then, "if they, knew" he added, drily.
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"He's better where he is," returned Hoseason; "he has n't room to use his sword."
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"Did you ever meet a man of the name of Hoseason?" asked Mr. Rankeillor.
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Never a word they spoke as they pulled ashore. being stunned with the horror of that screaming; but they had scarce set foot upon the beach when Hoseason woke up, as if out of a muse, and bade them lay hands upon Alan.
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I stood in great fear of Hoseason, and had my reasons for it; but something told me I need not be afraid of him just then; and I whispered in his ear: "How is he?"
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"Run away aft; run away aft with ye!" cried Hoseason.
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