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Varney the Vampire

CHAPTER XV
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You didn't call me no seaman in the Bay of Corfu, when the bullets were scuttling our nobs." "Jack, you rascal, give us your fin.

Come here, you d----d villain.
You'll leave me, will you ?" "Not if I know it." "Come in, then" "Don't tell me I'm no seaman.

Call me a wagabone if you like, but don't hurt my feelings.

There I'm as tender as a baby, I am .-- Don't do it." "Confound you, who is doing it ?" "The devil." "Who is ?" "Don't, then." Thus wrangling, they entered the inn, to the great amusement of several bystanders, who had collected to hear the altercation between them.
"Would you like a private room, sir ?" said the landlord.
"What's that to you ?" said Jack.
"Hold your noise, will you ?" cried his master.

"Yes, I should like a private room, and some grog." "Strong as the devil!" put in Jack.
"Yes, sir-yes, sir.


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