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... gallon , smuggling was carried on to a terrible extent , and many must still remember the scenes of fighting and of bloodshed ADULTERATIONS AND SMUGGLING . 33 of almost daily occurrence on 32 WINE , THE VINE , AND THE CELLAR .
... gallon , smuggling was carried on to a terrible extent , and many must still remember the scenes of fighting and of bloodshed ADULTERATIONS AND SMUGGLING . 33 of almost daily occurrence on 32 WINE , THE VINE , AND THE CELLAR .
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... remember being on a visit , in 1835 , where there was a large party of men . We sat down to table at six , and none left before twelve , when they began to drop off ; and at three o'clock there were only the old Baronet , another , and ...
... remember being on a visit , in 1835 , where there was a large party of men . We sat down to table at six , and none left before twelve , when they began to drop off ; and at three o'clock there were only the old Baronet , another , and ...
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... remember when the streets on a Sunday were swarning with both men and women in a state of intoxication . All , of an age to recur to the time of press - gangs and of our sailors , when , like the Chinese , they wore long tails , must ...
... remember when the streets on a Sunday were swarning with both men and women in a state of intoxication . All , of an age to recur to the time of press - gangs and of our sailors , when , like the Chinese , they wore long tails , must ...
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... remember , ' says Pückler , that one evening - in- deed , it was past midnight - he took some of his guests , among whom were the Austrian ambassador , Count Meer- velt , Count Beroldingen , and myself , into his beautiful armoury . We ...
... remember , ' says Pückler , that one evening - in- deed , it was past midnight - he took some of his guests , among whom were the Austrian ambassador , Count Meer- velt , Count Beroldingen , and myself , into his beautiful armoury . We ...
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... remember , in the south of France , being assured that mowers , and other hard workers , usually drink about three litres daily , equal to five bottles . It is true that , besides drinking it during their work , they take it with their ...
... remember , in the south of France , being assured that mowers , and other hard workers , usually drink about three litres daily , equal to five bottles . It is true that , besides drinking it during their work , they take it with their ...
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Page 123 - The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks, and gapes for drink again. The plants suck in the earth, and are With constant drinking fresh and fair.
Page 75 - ... which was not a little defiled with the presents of the Queen, which had been bestowed on his garments ; such as wine, cream, jelly, beverage, cakes, spices, and other good matters. The entertainment and show went forward, and most of the presenters went backward or fell down ; wine did so occupy their upper chambers.
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