Plade

Plade protested his gratitude, but the skipper motioned him to peace.

Bohemian Days Three American Tales George Alfred Townsend 1877

Mr. Simp, in response, mimicked a man shovelling gold pieces, but was too weak to prolong the pleasantry, and sat down on his empty trunk and wept, as Plade thought, like a calf.

Bohemian Days Three American Tales George Alfred Townsend 1877

A dozen rough hands struck Plade to the deck; he staggered up, with blood upon his face, and called Heaven to witness that he was no traitor.

Bohemian Days Three American Tales George Alfred Townsend 1877

But Andy Plade forcibly urged that Hugenot was a good speaker, and would be needed for a sentiment.

Bohemian Days Three American Tales George Alfred Townsend 1877

There were rumors abroad that Plade himself had great, but embarrassed, fortunes.

Bohemian Days Three American Tales George Alfred Townsend 1877

By previous arrangement, the chair was taken by Andy Plade, supported by two young ladies, and, after saying a welcome to the guests in elegant

Bohemian Days Three American Tales George Alfred Townsend 1877

Andy Plade spent twenty-four hours, meanwhile, at the Grand Hotel, enacting the time-honored part of all things to all men.

Bohemian Days Three American Tales George Alfred Townsend 1877

"Perdition!" thundered Plade, staggered and pale-faced; "you were not to break the bank till to-morrow."

Bohemian Days Three American Tales George Alfred Townsend 1877

Mr. Simp said, bitterly, that he would give four hundred and ninety-five dollars for five; but Plade pressed for a direct answer to his original proffer, and Simp cried "Yes," with an oath.

Bohemian Days Three American Tales George Alfred Townsend 1877

Monsieurs Freckle and Plade were engaged in smuggling away certain relics of furniture and wearing apparel.

Bohemian Days Three American Tales George Alfred Townsend 1877