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It had happened, somehow, (Reinault said), that the Marshal Arnold d'Andreghen -- newly escaped from prison and with his disposition unameliorated by Lord Audley's gaolership, -- had heard of these letters that Hugues wrote so constantly; and the Marshal, being no scholar, had frowned at such doings, and waited presently, with a company of horse, on the road to Arques.
The Line of Love Dizain des Mariages James Branch Cabell 1918
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Urban, chief of all a letter (this in the Queen's hand throughout) privily conveyed to the Lady Maude de Mortemer, who shortly afterward contrived Prince Edward's escape from her husband's gaolership.
Chivalry James Branch Cabell 1918
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The most timid and cowardly animals will, however, sometimes turn upon their captors, and Darby although he felt no disposition to bandy words with the curate, resolved, notwithstanding, to abide by the new creed, until he should be able to ascertain his chance of the gaolership.
Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two William Carleton 1831
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A man here named O'Drive -- Darby O'Drive -- is to be appointed to the under gaolership -- he is strongly recommended by Mr. Lucre, as a man that has renounced Popery. "
Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two William Carleton 1831
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