Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 839
it turned again toward the jun-gle. Straight up the river marched the water-spout, rooting up trees, tearing down banks, andgradually vanished in the distance, leaving wreck-age and disaster in its path. The Americans were silenced by the terriblespectacle. But two figures stood out rigid andalone… … FINALLY, I.IKE A WHIRLWIND, THR WATERSPOUT POUNCEl) UPON ITS VICTIMS. Peak, where dwelt his wonder-man. His veryattitude proclaimed that his spirit was pouringout a thanksgiving to his patron, who, he firmlybelieved, had sent the waterspout to destroy hisenemies. Officers and sailors were alike…
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