Vulgar words in Adventures of Major Gahagan (Page 1)

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ass x 3
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~   ~   ~   Sentence 244   ~   ~   ~

A man who would mount these without scaling-ladders, is an ass; he who would SAY he mounted them without such assistance, is a liar and a knave.

~   ~   ~   Sentence 580   ~   ~   ~

However much my figure might have resembled that of the Pitan, and, disguised in his armour, might have deceived the lynx- eyed Mahrattas, into whose camp I was about to plunge, it was evident that a single glance at my fair face and auburn beard would have undeceived the dullest blockhead in Holkar's army.

~   ~   ~   Sentence 948   ~   ~   ~

The three men, with their liberated prisoner, had just been on the point of escape, when my arrival disconcerted them: I had changed the guard at the gate (whom they had won over likewise); and yet, although they had overcome poor Mac, and although they were ready for the start, they had positively no means for effecting their escape, until I was ass enough to put means in their way.

~   ~   ~   Sentence 987   ~   ~   ~

An ass would have done it, prided himself had he hit his mark, and what would have been the consequence?

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