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  • We're not talking about characters such as Rocambole, Arsène Lupin (or his grandson, known to anime fans as Lupin III), Robin Hood, the Shadow, the Saint or the Dukes of Hazzard.

    Mania News Feed Chad Derdowski 2010

  • We're not talking about characters such as Rocambole, Arsène Lupin (or his grandson, known to anime fans as Lupin III), Robin Hood, the Shadow, the Saint or the Dukes of Hazzard.

    Mania News Feed Chad Derdowski 2010

  • In every age there have been bands of dangerous creatures, led by such men as Cartouche and Vidocq and Rocambole.

    Fantômas Pierre Souvestre 1894

  • I would give anything to have known Vidocq and Cartouche and Rocambole, and to have seen them at close quarters.

    Fantômas Pierre Souvestre 1894

  • Deep would answer to deep, Rocambole to M. Lecoq, in protesting against such an omission of their manufacturers.

    A History of the French Novel, Vol. 2 To the Close of the 19th Century George Saintsbury 1889

  • Ponson du Terrail, Pierre A. _Rocambole_, 1859; _Les Gandins_, 1861.

    A History of the French Novel, Vol. 2 To the Close of the 19th Century George Saintsbury 1889

  • The latter parts of Rocambole are surely too sparingly consulted in the country which they celebrate.

    The Silverado Squatters Robert Louis Stevenson 1872

  • Sauce used for Woodcocks and Snipes, the aforesaid _Suffolk_ Gentleman has the following which is Gravey with a little minced Anchovy, a Rocambole, some Lemon-Juice, and a little White-wine boiled together; and when it is strain'd, pour it in a Saucer, and serve it with the Fowls.

    The Country Housewife and Lady's Director in the Management of a House, and the Delights and Profits of a Farm Richard Bradley 1710

  • Jess Nevins: Red in Tooth and Claw starring Rocambole.

    Superhero Prose Fiction: Update - Shadowmen Blue Tyson 2008

  • Do you mean to say that just because I am interested in stories of great criminals like Rocambole and Fantômas ---- "

    Fantômas Pierre Souvestre 1894

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