Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 210
diers were on the brow of the hill asthe last fat bag sank below the well-curb. The CORNWALLISS MEN. 677 squad had made a detour to plunder a poultry-yard, and live chickens and geese squaked asthey rode up. Alan barred the mill door, themill being still full enough of corn and un-ground grain for… … THE SACKING OF THE MILL. Open in the name o the King! cried asoldiers rough voice. Keep a still tongue, Mother, whisperedAlan. Let them ay batter and beat a while. Let us in to your fire ! T is snowing geese-feathers ! roared another. Come, give us your bacon flitches an ropeso onions! Corn, corn !…
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