Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 181
, said SirWalter, peevishly. It was about as much like it, said the Ad-miral, as a pump is like a post-captain ; andhe said this in such a positive way that Dor-othy did nt like to contradict him. In factshe really did nt know anything about thematter, so she merely said, as politely as shecould, I… … SIR PETER BOMBAZOO. Post-captain at the Needles and commander of a crewOn the Royal Biddy frigate was Sir Peter Bombazoo jHis mind was full of music, and his head was full of tunes,And he cheerfully exhibited on pleasant afternoons. He could whistle on his fingers an invigorating reel,And could…
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