Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 367
ho backed, growling and switchingher tail—backed away from the fire until pres-ently, as we closed in, we had her in the mouthof a funnel of canvas, with torches everywhere except just at her back, where the open cagewas. Then Conklin spoke sharp to her, justas if they were in the ring, and snapped… … I think I 11 be a pirate, And sail the billows blue,And gaily brag of the dread black flag, With nothing else to do.A pocket full of yellow gold,Swords, guns, and pistols manifold —Oh, yes! I 11 be a pirate bold, And I 11 find a berth for you.
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