Our Life in Japan

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Chapman and Hall, 1869 - 428 strán (strany)
 

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Strana 29 - My friends!" Immediately an unearthly chorus of wails answered the poor wretch from his friends outside the walls, none of whom could be seen from the interior. This was followed by " Syonara" (goodby), and by a deeper and more prolonged wail from the crowd outside.

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