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... of excellent Hollands. He was naturally a thirsty soul, and was soon tempted to repeat the draught. One taste provoked another, and he reiterated his visits to the flagon so often that at length his senses were overpowered, his eyes swam in his head,...

Select American Classics: Being Selections from Irving's Sketch Book and ... - Page 139
1896
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The Original Knickerbocker: The Life of Washington Irving

Andrew Burstein - 2008 - 432 pages

...roll, echoing through the mountains thunderously. Rip shares the men's liquor and finds it flavorful: He "reiterated his visits to the flagon so often that...senses were overpowered, his eyes swam in his head." He awakes recalling the experience, fearing how he is going to make excuses to his wife. He calls for...

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The Sketch Book and Others

Washington Irving - 2008 - 568 pages

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Literary Masterpieces; Franklin: Irving: Bryant: Webster: Everett ...

LIGHTNING SOURCE INC, Various - 2008 - 480 pages

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Little Masterpieces

Washington Irving - 2008 - 212 pages

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