 I elevated myself upon a platform, and addressed the assembly. I stated, that I knew not what was the matter ; but if they would be quiet, and indulge me for a half hour, I would either go on, or abandon the voyage for that time.  The Guide to Knowledge - Page 125redigeeritud poolt - 1836Full view - About this book
 | 1831 - 336 lehte
...stated, that I knew not what was the matter; but if they would be quiet, and indulge me for a half hour, I would either go on, or abandon the voyage...mal-adjustment of some of the work. In a short period it was obviated. The boat was again put in motion. She continued to move on. All were still incredulous.... | |
 | 1831 - 336 lehte
...stated, that I knew not what was the matter ; but if they would be quiet, and indulge me for a half hour, I would either go on, or abandon the voyage...mal-adjustment of some of the work. In a short period it was obviated. The boat was again put in motion. She continued to move on. All were still incredulous.... | |
 | John Fanning Watson - 1832 - 244 lehte
...assembly. I stated that I knew not what was the matter ; but if they would be quiet, and indulge me for half an hour, I would either go on or abandon the voyage for that time. This short respite 6* was conceded without objection. I went below and examined toe machinery, and discovered that the... | |
 | 1833 - 426 lehte
...assembly. I stated that I knew not what was the matter ; but if they would be quiet, and indulge me for half an hour, I would either go on or abandon...mal-adjustment of some of the work. In a short period it was obviated. The boat was again put in motion. She continued to move on. All were •till incredulous.... | |
 | 1833 - 222 lehte
...stated titat I knew not what was the matter; but if they would be quiet, and indulge me for a half hour, I would either go on, or abandon the voyage...mal-adjustment of some of the work. In a short period it was obviated. The boat was j)ut again in motion. She continued to move on. All were still incredulous.... | |
 | 1834 - 498 lehte
...stated that I knew not what was the matter ; but if they would be quiet, and indulge me for a half hour, I would either go on, or abandon the voyage...mal-adjustment of some of the work. In a short period it was obviated. The boat was put again in motion. She continued to move on. All were still incredulous.... | |
 | 1834 - 440 lehte
...assembly. I stated that I know not what was the matter; but if they would be quiet, and indulge me for half an hour, I would either go on, or abandon...This short respite was conceded without objection. I wen', below, examined the machinery, and discovered that the cause* was a slight mal-adjustment of... | |
 | Joseph Story - 1835 - 558 lehte
...stated, that I knew not what was the matter ; but if they would be quiet, and indulge me for a half hour, I would either go on, or abandon the voyage...mal-adjustment of some of the work. In a short period it was obviated. The boat was again put in motion. She continued to move on. All were still incredulous.... | |
 | 1836 - 378 lehte
...stated, that I knew not what was the matter ; but if they would l)e quiet, and indulge me for a half hour, I would either go on, or abandon the voyage...mal-adjustment of some of the work. In a short period it was obviated. The boat was again put in motion. She continued to move on. AH were still incredulous.... | |
 | Boyman Boyman - 1840 - 210 lehte
...assembly. I stated that I knew not what was the matter; but if they would be quiet, and indulge me for half an hour, I would either go on, or abandon the voyage for that time. I went below, examined the machinery, and discovered that the cause was a slight mal-adjustment of... | |
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