Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 83William Blackwood, 1858 - England |
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Page 41
... John Truscott , a fa- mous wrestler , who had not only carried off the hats , purses , and other prizes at the neighbouring games , but had actually " gone foreign " to show his prowess - that is , had gone into the next county to meet ...
... John Truscott , a fa- mous wrestler , who had not only carried off the hats , purses , and other prizes at the neighbouring games , but had actually " gone foreign " to show his prowess - that is , had gone into the next county to meet ...
Page 42
... John , " and " Fancy Sam , " were the terms and titles bandied about from mouth to mouth . At the time we enter , the interest is all centred on two players . The one was a tall , lithe , sinewy man , quick , rapid , and impulsive in ...
... John , " and " Fancy Sam , " were the terms and titles bandied about from mouth to mouth . At the time we enter , the interest is all centred on two players . The one was a tall , lithe , sinewy man , quick , rapid , and impulsive in ...
Page 43
... John Truscott . For a minute they stand thus , still and statuesque , either afraid to lose his balance . Phil makes play ; fails ; rescues himself ; grows wary . The Brazilian loses patience ; makes a sudden effort ; fails . A sudden ...
... John Truscott . For a minute they stand thus , still and statuesque , either afraid to lose his balance . Phil makes play ; fails ; rescues himself ; grows wary . The Brazilian loses patience ; makes a sudden effort ; fails . A sudden ...
Page 44
... John , who held it before him , and said , " There , miller , take this , and whenever you pour out your beer , you may see yourself without a looking - glass . " The con- ceit tickled the old fellow , and he always chuckled when , at ...
... John , who held it before him , and said , " There , miller , take this , and whenever you pour out your beer , you may see yourself without a looking - glass . " The con- ceit tickled the old fellow , and he always chuckled when , at ...
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... John Truscott , burly ever , and bravely attired now in top - boots and breeches , a buff waistcoat , and a blue coat , very scant and short in the waist . Another of the guests was old Jack Philp , the auctioneer , whose outer man was ...
... John Truscott , burly ever , and bravely attired now in top - boots and breeches , a buff waistcoat , and a blue coat , very scant and short in the waist . Another of the guests was old Jack Philp , the auctioneer , whose outer man was ...
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