 ... and therefore screened by the men, and as much as possible overlooked by the officers. The punishment for a pensioner getting drunk, was at that time being made to wear a yellow instead of a blue coat, which made a man look very conspicuous. I recollect...  Poor Jack - Стр. 67авторы: Frederick Marryat - 1840 - Страниц: 221Полный просмотр - Подробнее о книге
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...possible overlooked by the officers. The punishment for a pensioner getting drunk, was at that time being made to wear a yellow instead of a blue coat, which...of the ladies' curiosity was excited; and at last sho called him to her and snid, " Pray, my good man, why do you wear a yellow coat, when the other... | |
 | Robert Walsh, Eliakim Littell, John Jay Smith - 1840 - Страниц: 492
...ble overlooked by the officers. The punishment for a pensioner getting drunk, was at lhat time being made to wear a yellow instead of a blue coat, which made a man look very conspicuous. 1 recollect one day he had the yellow coat on, when a party of ladies and gentlemen came to see the... | |
 | 1850 - Страниц: 216
...officers as much as possible. The punishment for a pensioner getting drunk was, at that time, being made to wear a yellow, instead of a blue coat, which made a man look very conspicuous. One day Harness had the yellow coat on, when a party of ladies and gentlemen came to see the Hospital.... | |
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