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Under Wellington’s Command

CHAPTER 9: Rejoining
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I suppose they are made a good deal like Indian moccasins.

I noticed that many of the Spanish troops wore them, but I did not examine them particularly." "They are very easily made," Herrara said.

"You put your foot on a piece of hide of the right size.

It is drawn right up over the foot, and laced.

Another thickness of hide is sewn at the bottom, to form the sole, and there it is.


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