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He victuals himself and his little army by sending out small sail with landing parties to seize upon such provisions as are necessary—flesh and fowl—from rebel farms and plantations. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z
But first she bathed him, gave him a scented cloak, and put on board a skin of dusky wine with water in a bigger skin, and stores— boiled meats and other victuals—in a bag. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z
As indeed it had: no change for the worse had yet come upon the beer or the victuals at The Pony, at any rate. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z
She gave me stores, victuals and wine, a cloak divinely woven, and made a warm land breeze come up astern. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z
The basket contained victuals: bread, half a chicken, water, and a bottle of beer. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z
We rose early & assembled on the Green, & met there with the rest of the victualing Party. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z
We had nothing which had escaped drenching: no victuals, no bedding. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z
Whilst they plotted Washington’s downfall, I dozed in a chair in the hallway in case they needed victuals or a bottle of port. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z
If not for Eliza’s fine victuals, and the hungry customers who paid to eat them, we’d have been in the streets long ago. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z
The mistress of the stores brought up provisions of bread and wine, with victuals fit for kings, and Telemakhos stepped up on the painted car. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z
As their eyes grew accustomed to the gloom the hobbits saw that the cave was larger than they had guessed and was filled with great store of arms and victuals. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z
I was better fed this time, for Libby had provided me with all manner of victuals—fruit, meat pies, clapbread. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z
He sent to far kingdoms for woodsmen, carpenters, metalsmiths, goldsmiths—also carters, victualed, clothiers to attend to the workmen—and for weeks their uproar filled the days and nights. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z
He gushed forth praise for the Abbey victuals. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z
"But you don't get a company of two hundred horse and horsemen watered and victualed and armed and saddled and started all in a minute. Now: what's our direction? Due North?" The Horse and His Boy 1954-09-06T00:00:00Z
The rebel blockade deprived the town of victuals. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z
“But he does have coin? Upon his person? Because I cannot pay for so much as victuals now, the salt-meat is become so dear. We are starving. No person will extend us credit.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z
Elizabethan food, the victuals that fattened Falstaff, will be covered in a talk on April 23, the Bard’s birthday, by Francine Segan, the author of “Shakespeare’s Kitchen: Renaissance Recipes for the Contemporary Cook.” Talking About Fowl and Fruits on the Bard’s Table 2018-04-02T04:00:00Z
It’s packed most nights, and where you settle in determines your choice of victuals — from sushi to curry and almost everything in between. | Tokyo 2014-03-05T23:12:41Z
“It tastes like chewing on a urine-infested mattress,” said Samuel West, who, as curator of the Disgusting Food Museum, knows a thing or two about unpleasant victuals. Rotten shark made you queasy? A vomit bag for every guest at the... 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z
Crawfish, sometimes called mud bugs, were pretty much a Cajun victual until the early 1980s. Where Crawfish Are Boiled, Fried and Celebrated 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z
A brave new portmanteau word for a brave new portmanteau victual. Move over, cronuts: the donug has arrived 2018-06-19T04:00:00Z
When it’s in the hands of cinematic chef and film critic Justin Chang, the visual victuals can be sumptuous. Caviar Bardem and Jane Champignons: Your Oscar viewing party menu 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z
Now, home cooks follow restaurant chefs, hoping to glean the secrets of serving exceptional victuals. This homemade Chocolate Lava Cake oozes restaurant-quality goodness 2022-02-26T05:00:00Z
Project leaders said it was "an exciting opportunity to examine part of an early victualling yard". Plymouth navy yard dig finds 17th Century artefacts 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z
Scholars long thought that the capability to construct and victual a watercraft and then navigate it to a distant coast arrived only with advent of agriculture and animal domestication. Neandertals, Stone Age people may have voyaged the Mediterranean 2018-04-24T04:00:00Z
He wants victuals to eventually account for 25 percent of U.S. sales, up from 20 percent now. Owner of coffee and bagel chains buys Panera, adding to food challenge for Starbucks 2017-04-05T04:00:00Z
Pests feast on badly stored produce; potholed roads mean victuals rot on slow journeys to market. Food packaging is not the enemy of the environment that it is assumed to be 2016-12-14T05:00:00Z
At this last Passover celebration, Jesus entreated his friends to perpetuate the act of consuming everyday victuals—bread and wine—in remembrance of him: a simple meal transformed into a political act of remembering. Don’t call it “prayer shaming”: How San Bernardino exposed our moral failure 2015-12-18T05:00:00Z
“Dreadful powerful stuff that is to put on victuals.” Who Made That Tabasco Sauce? 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z
“Adams was a brewer; Washington was a brewer; Jefferson was a brewer. It goes back to the Mayflower; you can look it up - ‘our victuals being much spent, especially our beere.’ EXCHANGE: Man is expert on Joliet brewing history 2014-06-29T04:00:00Z
The following year complaints began to trickle in from victualling yards in the UK and from British seamen around the world that other parts of animals were being found in canned meat. The story of how the tin can nearly wasn't 2013-04-21T15:03:28Z
The new peoples shall come and, with them, their victuals. Gastrodamus Speaks! The Future of Food in America, Revealed! 2013-01-30T12:12:45Z
Even at Catesby, which we saw to be a typical example of communal housekeeping in 1414-5, it seems to have become customary to give money for some at least of the victuals in 1442. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z
He departed this life without having a surfeit of any sort of victuals, not even of barley cake. The Life of Mohammad The Prophet of Allah 2012-04-25T02:01:04.030Z
He can victual himself, Colonel Phayre, three or four other staff-officers, and a troop of cavalry; but two correspondents were too much for the resources of the commissariat. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z
If this expedition can be materialed the victualing will be a matter of months. Voices from the Past 2012-04-19T02:00:30.787Z
Even those who had brought victual to Montségur and sold it were carefully looked after and set down. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z
In the victualing department there were 23 women employed. Loss of the Steamship 'Titanic' 2012-04-17T02:00:14.973Z
Those who have used it to cook their victuals must scatter those victuals on the ground without touching them!' The Life of Mohammad The Prophet of Allah 2012-04-25T02:01:04.030Z
While the fleet was at Helvoetsluys, there arose some discontent in the "Antelope," beginning with "a complaint upon victuals." Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z
At 36, Mr. Hine was the third baker on the Titanic’s “victualling crew” and he died with more than 1,500 others when the Titanic sunk 100 years ago on April 15. IHT Rendezvous: Titanic Commerce or Family Heirlooms? 2012-04-12T15:40:25Z
However if that be impracticable, they may eat a single meal at night, purchasing the food ready prepared, but on no account preparing the victuals at home. The Masculine Cross A History of Ancient and Modern Crosses and Their Connection with the Mysteries of Sex Worship; Also an Account of the Kindred Phases of Phallic Faiths and Practices 2012-04-11T02:00:31.327Z
The mess caterer is the officer selected to superintend the victualling department, as the wine caterer does the liquid refreshments. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z
As a result Marie Caroline issued an order directing "all governors of the two Sicilies to water, victual, and aid" Nelson's fleet. Superwomen 2012-04-03T02:00:38.047Z
I pray you, provide me two kine, for we are in great want of victuals; whensoever you shall make a fire on shore, I will send my boat to you.” The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z
“The strength of this galleon was inconsiderable, having only seven guns and ten or twelve muskets, and very ill provided with victuals, necessaries, and fresh water.” The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z
The oversight of all the practical details for recruiting, equipping, transporting, and victualling the British forces, and of many other incidental arrangements was then committed to him. The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution 2012-04-02T02:00:25.387Z
On the return voyage, contrary winds prevailed, “till victuals scanted, so that they were in despair of ever reaching home, had not God provided for them better than their deserving.” The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z
"So is the ham, good father," I replied cheerfully, not pausing in my attack on the victuals. The Story of Francis Cludde 2012-03-30T02:00:16.347Z
‘What is it, then, he does like?’—‘Good victuals and drink!’ Winterslow Essays and Characters Written There 2012-03-27T02:00:25.647Z
Here they took into their company some French hunters, who volunteered, and provided themselves with victuals and necessaries for their voyage. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z
Then it was decided to gather as much victuals as possible into the town, and fortify the walls, so that they might be prepared for a siege. The Making of a Saint 2012-03-16T02:00:25.243Z
In his last command, that of the East Indies station, he carried out many salutary reforms, especially in matters of discipline and victualling. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" 2012-03-15T02:00:32.250Z
I wish that Bishop may never eat another morsel of hot victuals as long as he lives! Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z
Completely equipped and victualled boats were kept on deck so that they could be lowered to the ice at any moment. True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World 2012-03-13T02:00:24.640Z
The vessel appropriated for this service had the same name as one of those on Captain Nares’ late expedition—The Discovery—and was of fifty-five tons burden, victualled only, as it seems, for six months. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z
Do the servants take their meals off the victuals cooked for the master, or have they their own separately: that is, have they different victuals from what the master has? Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z
Fine cruizing this! without flip or biscuit! don't know who's the Governor of this here fort; but if he can victual us a few—how hollow my bread room sounds! Wild Oats or, The Strolling Gentlemen 2012-03-08T03:00:09.310Z
"I don't reckon he'd any reason for leaving us; he got good victuals." Samba A Story of the Rubber Slaves of the Congo 2012-03-07T03:00:16.567Z
His disciples then advised him to send the people in search of lodging and victuals in the neighboring villages. Ecce Homo! A Critical Inquiry into the History of Jesus of Nazareth: Being a Rational Analysis of the Gospels 2012-03-06T03:00:27.910Z
But the provisions on board his two caravels were nearly exhausted, and the victualling tender under the command of his brother was missing. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z
Likewise all other victuals after the same rate, as it doth plainly appeare by the relation made by the friers. The History of the Great and Mighty Kingdom of China and the Situation Thereof, Volume I (of 2) 2012-03-01T03:00:25.290Z
So stop crying, dry your eyes, and be as happy and merry as you can, nor ever think that uncle grudges you your home, victuals, and clothes.” Mildred's New Daughter 2012-02-27T03:00:15.313Z
Somehow the thought of hunger, and the idea of food, commonplace, familiar victuals which it connoted, dissipated the supernatural atmosphere of the place, and Katherine shook off her terror. The Camp Fire Girls Solve a Mystery or, The Christmas Adventure at Carver House 2012-02-27T03:00:12.427Z
This seems to establish, that Jesus and his party were not scrupulous as to their victuals. Ecce Homo! A Critical Inquiry into the History of Jesus of Nazareth: Being a Rational Analysis of the Gospels 2012-03-06T03:00:27.910Z
Great care was taken with the victualling and equipment of the ships; but little salt or dried meat was taken. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z
In the end of the 15 daies, all which time the tables are continually furnished with victuals and wine, which the priests, their kinsfolkes and friends, that do come to visite them, do eat. The History of the Great and Mighty Kingdom of China and the Situation Thereof, Volume I (of 2) 2012-03-01T03:00:25.290Z
I’ll not pamper them, but they shall have abundance of good, wholesome victuals. Mildred's New Daughter 2012-02-27T03:00:15.313Z
Leaving the others to pitch our tent and cook some victuals, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Megget, and two seamen, ascended the mountain with me. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z
Do you think I'd charge one of our soldiers for a meal of victuals! Four Years A Scout and Spy 2012-02-23T03:00:37.640Z
Go off," said Mr. Murray, "and see about victualling the ship. Pine Needles 2012-02-20T03:00:19.367Z
With all the victuals and munitions abaft, the knaves have the better of us. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z
All last winter, in spite of the hard times, we distributed broken victuals to the destitute, and they said that the refuse from our table had already been refused by the dogs. The Maid of Honour, Vol. 1 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:38.533Z
Continual rain had wetted their ammunition and tinder, and they were then without fire or victuals: upon which Mr. Wilson and the coxswain set out, on Saturday afternoon, to acquaint us with their situation. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z
Troops of horse, splendidly accoutred--officers mounted upon noble hunters--clattered hither and thither, crushing country folk against mire-stained walls and tattered booths, where victuals were dispensed, without so much as a 'By your leave.' My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:34.177Z
The king, having done justice to the victuals, now politely intimates to the European trader that “he be time for wash mouth.” West African studies 2012-02-15T03:00:28.537Z
Our General gave orders that we should lay her alongside of the Minion till dark, and then take out her victuals and treasure and leave that noble vessel. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z
The seigneurs, he declared, must select the strongest fortress in the province, arm and victual it, and thus secure from the scum, look out for better times. The Maid of Honour (Vol. 3 of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-14T03:00:29.027Z
I didn't come in to eat your victuals,' he added, moving to the door. A Life's Secret A Novel 2012-02-13T03:00:17.060Z
Wouldn't a Democrat have had a hard scramble for victuals if we had carried out that idea? The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 8 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Political 2012-02-11T03:03:48.503Z
The oft-repeated saying, attributed to old sailors, that the Lord sends victuals, and the opposite party, the cooks, is familiar to all. Clayton's Quaker Cook-Book Being a Practical Treatise on the Culinary Art Adapted to the Tastes and Wants of all Classes 2012-02-11T03:03:43.593Z
Still following the ascent, in process of time we gained the engineers’ quarters, the first building which marks the Ridge; and opposite to it is the victualling office. Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume I (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:15.267Z
It ordered his hand to seize the spoon, his mouth to receive the victual, his inferior maxillary jaw to get in motion, and itself accomplished the usual functions of digestion, unordered. Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3) Tales by Musaeus, Tieck, Richter 2012-02-08T03:00:20.643Z
It costs every year five millions more to carry on the domestic slave-trade than it does to fit out and victual all the whale-ships of the United States! Slavery and the Constitution 2012-02-01T03:00:13.957Z
Mr. Grant, the victualling agent, had a large fruit garden south of Government House, where St. Matthew's Manse now stands, extending from Hollis to Pleasant Streets. History of Halifax City 2012-01-26T03:00:13.263Z
"The dirt was crusted on his skin, His muddy feet were bare; The cook gave victuals from within; I cursed his coming there." Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 2012-01-24T03:00:23.377Z
After leaving the Ridge, we turned down a slight declivity, by the victualling offices, on our way to Bat’s Cave, and the Savannah. Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume I (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:15.267Z
Every American harbor will offer a shelter for the French ships, a market for their prizes, and all the conveniences of repair and victualling; all which being consistent with treaties gives no ground of complaint. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Volume X (of 12) 2012-01-23T03:00:12.850Z
The charter-party specified the salary of the captain, surgeon, and carpenter, and allowed 200 pieces of eight for victualling. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume I (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:11.530Z
They were purchased by Major Gilman for �310. 16th July—An order passed to strike off the victualling lists all the German and Swiss settlers, who had arrived in the Speedwell. History of Halifax City 2012-01-26T03:00:13.263Z
He also demanded, in addition, 500 cows as victual for his fleet. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume II (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.880Z
They also landed at Muemeluna and victualled, the Spaniards having strong entrenchments, but making little resistance. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z
But Vita means more and makes you think of good victuals.” The Girl Scouts at Rocky Ledge Nora's Real Vacation 2012-01-20T03:00:14.427Z
This island was inhabited by French Buccaneers, who sold the flesh of the animals they killed to vessels in want of victual. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume I (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:11.530Z
It is the custom of those, who can afford it, to give, on the evening of the day the corpse is buried, a quantity of hot-dressed victuals to the poor. Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) 2012-01-17T03:00:17.977Z
Vast quantities of corn, rice, and maize were collected here for victualling the ships. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume II (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.880Z
While staying at Ottoqua to victual their ships, the Spaniards landed at night and murdered their Indian guides. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z
She lived upon nothing but victuals and drink; And tho' victuals and drink were the chief of her diet, This plaguy old woman could never keep quiet. The Big Book of Nursery Rhymes 2012-01-15T03:00:17.137Z
At this place meat was also obtained to victual the Spanish fleets. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume I (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:11.530Z
The same day was the storehouse in Portsmouth burnt, much beer and victual destroyed. Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) 2012-01-17T03:00:17.977Z
She was double their size, carried thirty-six guns, and was equipped and victualled for a long voyage. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume II (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.880Z
On seeing this the Prince rose and embraced him; commanded victuals to be given to his men; expressed his sorrow for their misfortunes; and quartered them among his negro lords. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z
There was a peculiar reminiscence of victuals and drink in the room; beer, and a touch of spirits, and bacon. The White Peacock 2012-01-14T03:00:21.627Z
Resolving to careen and victual at the islands on the other side of the gulf, they left two canoes at the mouth of the river to give notice when the vessel should venture forth. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume I (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:11.530Z
"I do like t' see a body pitch in 'n' eat th' victuals set afore 'em," she went on. The White Crystals Being an Account of the Adventures of Two Boys 2012-01-13T03:00:11.507Z
They were used as fishermen, and for striking tortoises and manitees, one202 Indian being able to victual a vessel of 100 men. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume II (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.880Z
Fill your belly with victuals and good drink, and strengthen yourself for three days or so, or have some brandy and die drunk, and be happy. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z
Having never married, he lived alone, cooking his own victuals and washing his own clothes. The Freedmen's Book 2012-01-05T03:00:39.763Z
There's plenty of cooked victuals in your kitchen pantry; I saw 'em yesterday whilst I was out helping around. And So They Were Married 2012-01-05T03:00:34.437Z
Then there was crisp, brown ham, and golden eggs, sugar-coated crullers, and rich creamy milk, and Roger surprised himself by the manner in which he put away the victuals. The White Crystals Being an Account of the Adventures of Two Boys 2012-01-13T03:00:11.507Z
At that time we were all extremely faint for want of water and victuals, whereof we had none all that day. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume II (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.880Z
Where could they find them victual? where could they find them vests? The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition 2012-01-04T03:00:37.750Z
This information at once deranged all our plans and projects with respect to Singapore, and had we not been compelled to victual here, we should at once have set sail. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume II (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-03T03:00:07.630Z
“They smoke in bed, smoke as they knead their bread, smoke whilst they are cooking their victuals, smoke at prayers,” &c. Curiosities of History Boston, September Seventeenth, 1630-1880 2011-12-28T03:00:44.040Z
On those occasions, therefore, the friends or relations of the sick generally leave them some victuals and water; and, if the situation of the place will afford it, a little firing. A Journey from Prince of Wales's Fort in Hudson's Bay to the Northern Ocean in the Years 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772 New Edition with Introduction, Notes, and Illustrations 2011-12-26T03:00:13.520Z
One meal a-day was now the rule, and the victuals were served out by the quartermaster with the exactness of gold. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume II (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.880Z
The Government would simply hire them, giving as the price of hire �1350 a year, which was to cover everything, wages and victualling included. The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 2011-12-19T03:00:45.273Z
The victuals supplied consist chiefly of rice, vegetables, and fish. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume II (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-03T03:00:07.630Z
He had seen to the victualling department, and the catering for all hands, both fore and aft. The Cruise of the Snowbird A Story of Arctic Adventure 2011-12-13T03:00:23.197Z
It is so bold as to come into tents, and sit on the edge of the kettle when hanging over the fire, and steal victuals out of the dishes. A Journey from Prince of Wales's Fort in Hudson's Bay to the Northern Ocean in the Years 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772 New Edition with Introduction, Notes, and Illustrations 2011-12-26T03:00:13.520Z
They made the best of it, laughing and joking, and the meal was finished on some victuals that remained from the day before. Bart Keene's Hunting Days or, The Darewell Chums in a Winter Camp 2011-12-11T03:00:12.153Z
At Harwich the inconvenience of a contrary system, a system under which the Post Office undertook its own victualling, was illustrated in a striking manner. The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 2011-12-19T03:00:45.273Z
The convicts go to work at six every morning, and return to the barracks about 4 P.M., the rest of the day being spent in preparing their victuals, consisting of rice, vegetables, cayenne-pepper, and fruit. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume II (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-03T03:00:07.630Z
Their victuals are plenty of meat, wheaten bread, and rice which comes from India: there is plenty of fruit as in our parts, and there are in this place many horses and camels. A Description of the Coasts of East Africa and Malabar in the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century 2011-12-11T03:00:10.483Z
Beside the inconvenience of being exposed to the open air, night and day, in all weathers, we experienced real distress from the want of victuals. A Journey from Prince of Wales's Fort in Hudson's Bay to the Northern Ocean in the Years 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772 New Edition with Introduction, Notes, and Illustrations 2011-12-26T03:00:13.520Z
However, he tossed some of his bread into the water, saying that he who eats without sharing his meal with his neighbour is not worthy to have victual to eat. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z
Of the extent to which these overcharges were carried we are not informed in the particular case of victuals; but other cases in which information is given will perhaps serve as a guide. The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 2011-12-19T03:00:45.273Z
There is an Englishman at the hotel already, and he quarrels with his victuals in a manner that is awful, quite reminding one of the stories of unthankful children, whom the wolves get. A Trip to Cuba 2011-12-05T03:00:49.610Z
"Victuals are victuals, sir, as you very justly observe." The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z
From the beginning of the 17th century Gravesend was the chief station for East Indiamen; most of the ships outward bound from London stopped here to victual. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z
He went into an inn where there was a jolly hostess, who said to him: “Young master, would you have victual for your money?” The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z
But, from a public point of view, the chief drawback to the union of the offices of agent and victualler was that the victualling arrangements were apt to interfere with the movements of the boats. The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 2011-12-19T03:00:45.273Z
The next day was all smooth sailing,—we ate our victuals on deck, and were thankful. A Trip to Cuba 2011-12-05T03:00:49.610Z
If Nature abhors a vacuum, she does so especially when, after twelve days of a fluctuating and predatory existence, the well-shaken traveller at last finds a stable foundation for self and victuals. From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey 2011-11-26T03:00:12.337Z
Like a tethered ox, naught I do but chew the cud, and waste good victuals on a useless man. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z
This was a big heavy man, carrying with difficulty his paunch swollen with victuals. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z
At Harwich victuals and all other necessaries were provided by the Post Office. The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 2011-12-19T03:00:45.273Z
The tenth may fairly be styled the "angel of the victualling department." Ancient Faiths And Modern A Dissertation upon Worships, Legends and Divinities 2011-11-24T03:00:37.917Z
The first interval was mostly employed in the resuscitating process of chawing upon such victuals as had not proved contraband for such an occasion. From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey 2011-11-26T03:00:12.337Z
Her journey is cumbersome, painful, and marvellous long; the weather extreme foul and cold, all victuals marvellous dear; and the corn that is, never like to come to ripeness. Mary Queen of Scots 1542-1587 2011-11-20T03:00:16.107Z
The importance of Gosport increased during the 16th and 17th centuries owing to its position at the mouth of Portsmouth harbour, and its convenience as a victualling station. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" 2011-11-13T03:00:13.177Z
For each of the hired boats was paid the annual sum of �2129, and for each of the others the annual sum of �1529, these sums including the charge of manning and victualling. The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 2011-12-19T03:00:45.273Z
“Oh, we’ll stow the victuals on board before we sail,” said the seaman. The Bobbsey Twins on the Deep Blue Sea 2011-11-04T02:00:25.553Z
They attacked their victuals with the most practical and evident enjoyment. From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey 2011-11-26T03:00:12.337Z
You come sneaking aboard this vessel, ruining my cargo, expecting to fill yourself with my victuals, and all for what? The Girl Crusoes A Story of the South Seas 2011-11-03T02:00:16.647Z
To the north is the Royal Clarence victualling yard, with brewery, cooperage, powder magazines, biscuit-making establishment, and storehouses for various kinds of provisions for the royal navy. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" 2011-11-13T03:00:13.177Z
In the case of packets that were building and under repair the victualling allowance paid when there were no men to victual had amounted in twelve years and a half to �56,000. The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 2011-12-19T03:00:45.273Z
There we have a simplicity treated with Tennysonian artifice, which "victual" does not succeed in correcting; beautiful in its way, though its way is perhaps not so fine as the prose. Studies in Medi?val Life and Literature 2011-10-29T02:00:13.050Z
To the mere enjoyment of good victuals, with squabbles intervening, may be superadded the perception of fashionable life, as it goes on in these regions. From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey 2011-11-26T03:00:12.337Z
It is victualed and ready for the prince's arrival to weigh anchor. Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians 2011-10-28T02:00:22.437Z
After the two Kings and the Captain rested themselves, and, while conversing, I asked where was the best port for obtaining victuals. The Story of Magellan and The Discovery of the Philippines 2011-10-22T02:00:26.240Z
Undisturbed by our presence the guests made a hearty meal, the host walking up and down the lines and encouraging them to enjoy themselves, while his women brought fresh relays of victuals. Life in an Indian Outpost 2011-10-19T02:00:19.943Z
It was the custom of the jailer to bring with him a small blunt-pointed knife, with which he allowed the prisoner to cut his victuals. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z
First subsistence you see, then religion, then a little schooling, then a little love if it so falls in; but I tell you it is no use to begin with love and end with victuals. Ovind A Story of Country Life in Norway 2011-10-13T02:00:43.280Z
She is next taken into the kitchen, where all sorts of cooked victuals, except meat, are prepared in great abundance. The Hindoos as they Are A Description of the Manners, Customs and the Inner Life of Hindoo Society in Bengal 2011-10-13T02:00:35.977Z
The people made bread of the "marrow of trees," and carried victuals in baskets on their heads. The Story of Magellan and The Discovery of the Philippines 2011-10-22T02:00:26.240Z
Weapons, utensils, and even victuals—have their ghostly representatives like men. Creed And Deed A Series of Discourses 2011-10-12T02:00:40.147Z
Don’t leave any victuals around where they will spoil. Ned Wilding's Disappearance or, The Darewell Chums in the City 2011-10-11T02:01:05.260Z
A rich salad is worthy victual for a king, forsooth. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z
Hundreds of Brahmin cooks and confectioners were constantly at work to provide victuals for the enormous concourse of people. The Hindoos as they Are A Description of the Manners, Customs and the Inner Life of Hindoo Society in Bengal 2011-10-13T02:00:35.977Z
The problem of how we are to attend to the victualling department must not be lost sight of. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z
I wonder how any man can bear to eat his victuals sitting up all alone, with not a soul to speak a word with. Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z
I wish Jim was back, and with some victuals to eat. The Bobbsey Twins at Cedar Camp 2011-09-30T02:00:20.203Z
He was furnished with good victuals, and attended by a Catholic priest from the 2d corps. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z
Our cooks often deal in victuals of that kind; they used to buy a whole liver, cut it in pieces, and sell it to the other convicts. The House of the Dead or Prison Life in Siberia with an introduction by Julius Bramont 2011-09-27T02:00:18.213Z
The Directory often conversed with General Bonaparte about the army of Italy, whose general—Sch�rer—was always representing the position as difficult, and never ceasing to ask for help in men, victuals, and money. Napoleon's Letters to Josephine 2011-09-23T02:00:21.947Z
And suppose they were," says Billy, "what's the good unless they'd got enough victuals inside to last 'em ever so long? Palm Tree Island 2011-09-21T02:00:31.730Z
“What, nothing to eat but victuals and drink?” exclaimed Percy. The Motor Maids' School Days 2011-09-17T02:00:33.303Z
You will get your victuals free, at any rate.’ Snowdrop and Other Tales 2011-09-12T02:00:31.553Z
The mess-caterer is the officer who has been elected to superintend the victualling, as the wine-caterer does the liquor department, and a by-no-means-enviable position it is, and consequently it is for ever changing hands. Medical Life in the Navy 2011-09-08T02:00:20.387Z
“A meal of victuals at this house has got to be just like attending one of Old Dimple’s lectures.” The Girls of Central High on the Stage The Play That Took The Prize 2011-09-05T02:00:21.083Z
Though our fresh food was now all gone, we still had great stores of the common victuals—biscuit and pease and oatmeal, besides salt junk, a sufficiency of rum, and water for two months. Palm Tree Island 2011-09-21T02:00:31.730Z
‘Not only would we do our people a great justice by providing them with the very best kind of victuals, but we would save them funeral expenses besides.’ The Whale and the Grasshopper And other Fables 2011-09-05T02:00:18.250Z
Not less heinous was the selling of putrid victuals. Chaucer and His England 2011-09-01T02:00:19.940Z
Laying in provisions for the wagon was like victualling a ship for a voyage. Yankee Girls in Zulu Land 2011-08-31T02:01:39.710Z
Bennett, an English traveller, writing of Boston in the year 1740, says that “the generality of the people with their victuals” drank cider, which was plentiful and good at three shillings a barrel. Stage-coach and Tavern Days 2011-08-31T02:01:27.587Z
Let no one believe that it is from mere daintiness that man is fastidious in regard to food, and that he lives on a great variety of victuals. Popular Books on Natural Science For Practical Use in Every Household, for Readers of All Classes 2011-08-29T02:01:12.927Z
But, on the other hand, that all the victuals they required were supplied by barter or by distribution on the part of the chieftain of the respective group is hardly to be imagined. An Introduction to the History of Japan 2011-08-25T02:00:29.177Z
Not sufficient to buy a man his victuals! Colorado?The Bright Romance of American History 2011-08-25T02:00:28.183Z
The passages open overhead, by which the cats pass continually into the cellar, and eat the victuals, for which one was tried, condemned, and executed by the sword. Ireland in the Days of Dean Swift Irish Tracts, 1720 to 1734 2011-08-23T02:00:30.217Z
Nor was he wrong in his reckoning, for shortly afterward a plump and pretty maid brought him out a tray of victuals that looked most tempting. No title 2011-08-23T02:00:29.833Z
By this stratagem, they surprised, and, with the loss of five men, became masters of a ship mounting 36 guns, which was victualled and stored for a long voyage. History of the Buccaneers of America 2011-08-19T02:00:13.187Z
Ralegh went on that expedition, which failed to attain its object but captured sixty Hanseatic vessels, laden with victual and ammunition, which report said, were intended to provision a new Armada. Great Ralegh 2011-08-16T02:00:43.100Z
Indeed, when religious people quarrel about religion or hungry people about their victuals, it looks as if they had not much of either among them. Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume I (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings 2011-08-16T02:00:37.443Z
Oh, she hath a good bed, and good victuals. The Coming of the King 2011-08-13T02:00:24.197Z
I’m pecking and tasting at victuals all day long. Carolyn of the Corners 2011-08-10T02:00:14.997Z
They had chocolate, but no sugar; and all the kettles they possessed, constantly kept boiling, were not sufficient to dress victuals for so many men. History of the Buccaneers of America 2011-08-19T02:00:13.187Z
And whosoever shall show himself a coward upon any landing or otherwise, he shall be disarmed and made a labourer and carrier of victuals for the rest. Great Ralegh 2011-08-16T02:00:43.100Z
Lack of victuals shook his nerve and made him timid. A Child of the Jago 2011-08-05T02:00:52.533Z
By that rampart they levy custom, and even victuals are taxed! For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z
Very soon those poor Phalsbourgers, when they are blockaded, will have nothing to put into their own mouths; their six weeks' victuals are already consumed, without mentioning their other provisions. The Pl?biscite or, A Miller's Story of the War 2011-07-27T02:00:38.240Z
Davis again sailed to the Galapagos Islands, to victual and refit his ship. History of the Buccaneers of America 2011-08-19T02:00:13.187Z
And when evening came, the disciples asked him to send the multitude away, that they might go into the villages and buy themselves victuals. Ludicrous Aspects Of Christianity A Response To The Challenge Of The Bishop Of Manchester 2011-07-22T02:00:20.277Z
Upon this he retired to his cell, where, without putting himself to any further trouble for anything in the world, he remained three days and three nights without victuals. The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning 2011-07-16T02:00:19.397Z
It was too dark to scrutinize, and, as we had no arms, we pushed on hurriedly about a mile further, and laid down, rather than slept, on the shore, without victuals or fire. Scenes and Andventures in the Semi-Alpine Region of the Ozark Mountains of Missouri and Arkansas 2011-07-10T02:00:18.883Z
Without armies, or guns, or muskets, or victuals, or military stores, betrayed, surprised, overrun in all directions, this nation has risen again! The Pl?biscite or, A Miller's Story of the War 2011-07-27T02:00:38.240Z
The doree, or boat, in which he and the other Indians were, was built sharp at each end and flat bottomed: in the middle they had a fire burning for dressing victuals, or other use. History of the Buccaneers of America 2011-08-19T02:00:13.187Z
Poor victual shall ye find in me, so small and slight am I; and if ye kill so frail a thing, in no wise shall your worship be increased. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z
I do not mean victuals, but the caterpillar. A Book of Ghosts 2011-07-08T02:00:19.203Z
Aas� accompanied him into the kitchen, and immediately afterwards returned alone, with some victuals, which she placed in a badger-skin wallet that hung suspended from a deer's antler near the fireplace. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z
It was supposed, too, that the blockade of Phalsbourg would be raised, and everybody was preparing baskets, bags, and all things needful to carry victuals to our poor lads. The Pl?biscite or, A Miller's Story of the War 2011-07-27T02:00:38.240Z
We always gave them victuals when we met any of them. History of the Buccaneers of America 2011-08-19T02:00:13.187Z
Eliduc bade the board be well set forth, and invited all needy knights that lodged in the town to share his victual. Tales from the Old French 2011-07-09T02:00:12.200Z
Philadelphia reaps the greatest profits from its trade to the West Indies: for thither the inhabitants ship almost every day a quantity of flour, butter, flesh, and other victuals, timber, plank, and the like. The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 2011-07-06T02:00:47.077Z
This same scheme of victualling a town, blockaded by the enemy, is a service for which I have little appetite. The Surrender of Calais A Play, in Three Acts 2011-07-05T02:00:33.083Z
Arra, dear shoy, I could never think to leave him while I could eat; he gave me so many good victuals, and promised to prefer me to be his own bone-picker. Amusing Prose Chap Books 2011-06-27T02:01:05.043Z
Did not Annette think that a respectable boarding house or something select in the licensed victualling line might do? The Weight of the Crown 2011-06-26T02:00:09.240Z
How could they victual their troops; or how could they establish any safe line of transport across deserts traversed by flying hordes of warlike plunderers? Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z
"I gave no orders for the boat to be victualled," exclaimed the kapitan. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z
They cared little for his menaces at first; but as soon as they saw the moon disappear, they ran to him with abundance of victuals, and implored pardon of the conqueror. Astronomical Myths Based on Flammarions's History of the Heavens 2011-06-24T02:00:15.873Z
And how did you get victuals at last? Amusing Prose Chap Books 2011-06-27T02:01:05.043Z
Meanwhile the women had begun to boil potatoes, and to unwrap and get ready the victuals brought along with them. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z
And Fancy be better, too, wi' some sart o' appetite for her victuals. The Soul of Susan Yellam 2011-06-16T02:00:19.090Z
Bacon's men had, in their eagerness to procure food, "waded shoulder deep through the river," to one of the island forts, "still entreating and tendering pay for the victuals," but all to no avail. The Story of Bacon's Rebellion 2011-06-16T02:00:14.737Z
All that which he had formerly despatched with rapidity,--running, swallowing of victuals, speaking, smoking, starting up,--all this went now club-footed, and finally stood fast. Titan: A Romance Vol. II (of 2) 2011-06-14T02:00:26.670Z
His mind was too full of other things to trouble himself about the quality of his victuals. The Squire's Daughter 2011-06-13T02:00:25.710Z
The dainty victuals arrested the attention of his guests, and none remarked that they were served up in common ware. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z
On Sundays Mrs. Yellam and other housewives ate cold victuals for dinner, unless they stayed away from Morning Service to make hot beef-and-kidney puddings. The Soul of Susan Yellam 2011-06-16T02:00:19.090Z
Pay isn't very good there, nor victuals very plenty.' Faithful Margaret A Novel 2011-06-10T02:00:21.627Z
In march-time and following the word of command this militia mounted the dining-hall as their wall and brought nothing away from the fortification but their portion of victuals for half a day. The Invisible Lodge 2011-06-09T02:00:19.470Z
William wisely did not look at him, but gave all his attention to the victuals, and in a few minutes had the satisfaction of seeing his guest doing full justice to the fare. The Squire's Daughter 2011-06-13T02:00:25.710Z
“The secret service men didn’t take away all the victuals, did they?” Two Boys of the Battleship or For the Honor of Uncle Sam 2011-06-07T02:00:13.313Z
I might be less thankful if so be as I mixed up my victuals as you do. The Soul of Susan Yellam 2011-06-16T02:00:19.090Z
Then Morris had disembarked his troops with scarcely any water or victuals. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z
Are you terrified at the mention of victuals? Ormond, Volume II (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:19.953Z
Jest knock me up a plateful o' victuals, Ann, and I'll throw on a clean shirt, and jerk on my Sunday clothes, and Joey, he can take me to the train. The Tobacco Tiller A Tale of the Kentucky Tobacco Fields 2011-06-01T02:00:27.327Z
I am either ravenously hungry, or uncomfortable from having eaten too much, all the time, so that I do not get much comfort from victuals; but rum hits me just right, and I love it. The Mystery of the Locks 2011-05-29T02:00:08.800Z
It was vain to think of bringing through the miles-long trains which are indispensable for victualling an army. The Franco-German War of 1870-71 2011-05-26T02:00:14.447Z
Who'll be starved out first: a blockaded island or a fleet of ships with scarcely enough victuals to last out another fortnight? Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z
For he was like the aristocracy who borrow from the lower classes, not money, but only victuals, just as there are many judges who are bribeable with the latter, but not with the former. Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. 2011-05-20T02:00:42.297Z
Hare, ape, and fox went forth in quest of victuals for their guest. Curious Myths of the Middle Ages 2011-05-19T02:00:06.517Z
"What she done said was that she ain't never noticed whether you is much of a hand fer victuals or not." Back at School with the Tucker Twins 2011-05-14T02:00:10.887Z
In Metz the lack of victuals was becoming very painfully felt. The Franco-German War of 1870-71 2011-05-26T02:00:14.447Z
Let us take victuals and a few other things down yonder. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z
The chief of the executive power has just decided that, dating from to-day, all victualling trains and all supplies of provisions directed to Paris shall be stopped. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z
When he heard that the price of victuals was high, he “viewed the matter in a serious light,” and that of course was all he could do. Royal Highness 2011-05-05T02:00:22.363Z
While she was resting they held a council, and agreed not to renew the attack on the morrow, but recall the troops into the city, which was now well victualled, and there await reinforcements. Heroines That Every Child Should Know Tales for Young People of the World's Heroines of All Ages 2011-05-04T02:00:19.257Z
The fortress was armed with 140 guns and abundantly victualled, and the garrison, which had been supplemented by escaped prisoners, was 6000 strong. The Franco-German War of 1870-71 2011-05-26T02:00:14.447Z
Paul was really madly in love with Jeannette, but still he had to spare a considerable amount of affection for the steaming tankard of mulled ale and the victuals, which she had brought him. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z
One decree authorised the chiefs of barricades to requisition the necessary implements and victuals; another condemned every house from which Federals were shot at to be burned. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z
I 'members dat us always had plenty of good victuals. Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume I, Alabama Narratives 2011-05-04T02:00:16.830Z
But soon we shall go where lodgings are free, And the sleepers need neither victuals nor drink; The sooner the better for Roger and me. Browning and the Dramatic Monologue 2011-04-30T02:00:14.330Z
He had chartered her for the homeward voyage," answered Hartop, "and spent his last groat in victualling her. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z
"They haven't a coat to their backs," said tailor Brandt, of Jarmen, "and by all their labour they can only earn victuals." Seed-time and Harvest A Novel 2011-04-18T02:00:12.023Z
Two delegations required only good-will—those of the victualling department and of the public or municipal services. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z
Dey took everything we had in de way of victuals and stock, too. Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume I, Alabama Narratives 2011-05-04T02:00:16.830Z
We rose early on the following morning, and profiting by the advice of that wisest of travellers, Captain Dalgetty, victualled for an indefinite period. Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. I 2011-04-15T02:00:13.527Z
Gilbert had been on board many times during the past two weeks while the business of preparation and victualling was in progress. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z
The old naval dockyard was shut up in 1869, but the royal victualling yard is still the largest establishment of its kind. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde 2011-04-14T02:00:57.977Z
Officers and guards encumbered the offices of the Ministry, some demanding munitions and victuals, others complaining of not being relieved. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z
Then on each side the treasure laden chests Were fasten'd carefully; some victuals too Packed in a basket, had not been forgot. Ekkehard. Vol. II (of II). A Tale of the Tenth Century 2011-04-14T02:00:45.217Z
"Nay, dame," said I, "there is no occasion to carry victual for my short journey." The MS. in a Red Box 2011-04-07T02:00:20.313Z
Heaps of wood, and clothes, and victuals—everybody had to smile As they watched the old roan canter down the crossroad, o'er the hill, To the little cheerless shanty in the hollow by the mill. The Cornflower, and Other Poems 2011-04-07T02:00:18.740Z
This was all a made story; but, however, the tale told so well, that they believed it thoroughly, and received our men very kindly, led them up to their camp, and gave them some victuals. A New Voyage Round the World by a Course Never Sailed Before 2011-04-07T02:00:17.607Z
The tradespeople not being allowed to go backwards and forwards, victuals were on the point of failing. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z
The caravel was well victualled and it was manned by men ready for toils, and Alvaro Fernandez was young in years and audacious. The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea Vol. II 2011-04-05T02:00:10.813Z
Now the ships, on setting out, went first to victual at the Madeiras, because of the great supplies that were there. The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea Vol. I 2011-04-02T02:00:10.597Z
All cooks proverbially encourage an enormous consumption of victuals. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 370, August 1846 2011-04-01T02:00:28.747Z
Nay, seignior, says he, I have only sent them some victuals to maintain my two hostages, for you know they must not want. A New Voyage Round the World by a Course Never Sailed Before 2011-04-07T02:00:17.607Z
On some occasions, perhaps for reasons known at the time, there was a scarcity of victuals. History of American Socialisms 2011-03-28T02:00:20.967Z
Everyone laughed, and Mrs. Remington added: “If I was a Black Bear, I’d scout for victuals and not expect the squaws to bring their own feast!” The Woodcraft Girls in the City 2011-03-27T02:00:11.007Z
And then, from the passionate patriot, that passing mock at "America, from a safe distance, distributing victuals and justice to people giving up their lives." The Messenger 2011-03-26T02:00:14.523Z
Couldn't eat ship's victuals till I starved him to it, and finally got me into the wust scrape of my life. Rick Dale, A Story of the Northwest Coast 2011-03-24T02:00:12.337Z
At nine we landed to dress victuals, and wait for M. Le Roux and the Indians. Voyages from Montreal Through the Continent of North America to the Frozen and Pacific Oceans in 1789 and 1793 Vol. I 2011-03-24T02:00:11.430Z
Young men, it is stated, wasted the good things at the commencement of the experiment; and besides victuals, dry-goods supplied by the Association were unequally obtained. History of American Socialisms 2011-03-28T02:00:20.967Z
The detections, particularly in the victualing hoys and transports, since the establishment of the Marine Police, prove the existence of the evil, and the wide field which it embraces. A Treatise on the Police of the Metropolis Containing a Detail of the Various Crimes and Misdemeanors by which Public and Private Property and Security are, at Present, Injured and Endangered: and Suggesting Remedies for their Prevention 2011-03-23T02:00:17.353Z
We haven't no right to come here and eat up the victuals and use the things of the people that own this house, without payin' for 'em. The Casting Away of Mrs. Lecks and Mrs. Aleshine 2011-03-15T02:00:14.097Z
For I know very well, without being told twice, That when victuals are tepid they're not very nice. The Anglican Friar and the Fish which he Took by Hook and by Crook 2011-03-13T03:00:22.773Z
There might have been seen great nobles, plenty of all manner of strange victual. Cabinet Portrait Gallery of British Worthies Volume I 2011-03-12T03:00:27.327Z
They are always singing by turns 'Dear to my heart, thou forest fair,' and 'Gaudeamus,' and when they leave it the 'forest fair' is always littered with cold victuals, greasy brown paper, and tin cans. Erlach Court 2011-03-12T03:00:24.407Z
Imagine the horror of this anti-matrimonial reasoner if it were proposed that he should give half his victuals for not cooking at all, or doing anything except keeping up appearances. How to be Happy Though Married Being a Handbook to Marriage 2011-03-11T03:00:13.410Z
“Well, ye-e-s; if the rain comes in season, and the crops are good, and the cattle don’t break into the corn, and their victuals are well cooked, they are apt to be middling religious.” Joscelyn Cheshire A Story of Revolutionary Days in the Carolinas 2011-03-10T03:00:48.177Z
Now the Abbot was tall, and so terribly thin, That victuals scarce ever, you'd think, were asked in To fill up the gap 'twixt the bones and the skin. The Anglican Friar and the Fish which he Took by Hook and by Crook 2011-03-13T03:00:22.773Z
It is but fair to say that Betty seems to adore him; she crams the monster all day with stolen victuals, and appears to have no other care in life than in watching after him. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I 2011-03-03T03:00:56.130Z
I was over the whole place, Jemi," said he, "and there 's not a scrap of victuals to be had for love or money. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. II 2011-03-03T03:00:54.950Z
"Why," asked a Sussex labourer, "should I give a woman half my victuals for cooking the other half?" How to be Happy Though Married Being a Handbook to Marriage 2011-03-11T03:00:13.410Z
He takes his victuals in his two fore paws, and eats like a squirrel. The Two Goats and the Sick Monkey 2011-03-01T03:00:40.380Z
You see, children are so thoughtless, and yet you can’t wonder at it—but as long as they have their meal’s victuals that’s all they think about. Friends I Have Made 2011-02-25T03:01:14.587Z
We et meat and collards and cornbread and rough grub, and they biled all the victuals in a big, black pot what hung on a rack in the kitchen fireplace. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume XVI, Texas Narratives, Part 4 2011-02-25T03:01:11.447Z
They brung the victuals and water to the fields on a slide pulled by a old mule. Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume XVI, Texas Narratives, Part 3 2011-02-25T03:01:02.913Z
Nearly two weeks were spent in victualing and fitting her for the dainty lady she was to carry. A Song of a Single Note A Love Story 2011-02-24T03:01:01.930Z
She appointed herself cook for the Germans, and was thus able to pick up all sorts of broken victuals for her friends on the top floor. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z
The statute of 1552 defines engrossing as “buying corn growing, or any other corn, grain, butter, cheese, fish or other dead victual, with intent to sell the same again.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" 2011-02-19T03:00:59.807Z
Dey didn't have to eat string victuals like us; us have to eat something to stick to de ribs. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume XVI, Texas Narratives, Part 4 2011-02-25T03:01:11.447Z
They liked to have them to help fill out on the victuals. Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume XVI, Texas Narratives, Part 3 2011-02-25T03:01:02.913Z
They dinna see a thing beyond their victuals, and liquor, and the cards and dominoes in their hands. A Song of a Single Note A Love Story 2011-02-24T03:01:01.930Z
A trench was dug before the gate to prevent ingress and egress of men or victuals, and the brethren appear to have been starved out. Canterbury 2011-02-17T03:00:20.527Z
For a few days we tried to be our own cooks, one of the party in turn being detailed for the purpose; but much good victuals was spoiled. Two Years in Oregon 2011-02-16T03:00:33.293Z
Only I'll tell you that I'm not going to pack off the cooked victuals. Oldfield A Kentucky Tale of the Last Century 2011-02-13T03:00:19.953Z
They went in the smokehouse and got all the sugar and rice and strowed it up and down the streets and not carin' at all that victuals was scarcer than hen's teeth in them parts! Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume XVI, Texas Narratives, Part 3 2011-02-25T03:01:02.913Z
Torrent answers him, that if they will lie here, i.e. leave the town, they are to have victuals enough. Torrent of Portyngale 2011-02-11T03:00:28.940Z
In mere victuals it could stand out for but a few days, and, worst of all, it had behind it the continued example of necessary and fatal surrenders which had marked the whole summer. The French Revolution 2011-02-10T03:00:50.577Z
Fresh victuals and bread were supplied, I suppose to feed us up for the market, that we might be in some good plight against the day we were to be sold. White Slavery in the Barbary States 2011-02-10T03:00:50.200Z
The skill of our people supplied them with weapons to kill game, and instruments to procure bark for their canoes, and to dress and cook their victuals. Algic Researches, Comprising Inquiries Respecting the Mental Characteristics of the North American Indians, Vol. 2 of 2 Indian Tales and Legends 2011-02-06T03:01:02.343Z
He give us a good supper and let us sleep in his barn and breakfast next mornin' and his wife fixes up some victuals in a box and we starts to Mansfield. Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume XVI, Texas Narratives, Part 3 2011-02-25T03:01:02.913Z
And into the kitchen I went, where a good neck of mutton at the fire, and other victuals boiling—I do not think they fared very hard. London in Modern Times or, Sketches of the English Metropolis during the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries. 2011-01-28T03:00:22.900Z
“We got to take some water and some victuals with us.” Swamp Island 2011-01-28T03:00:22.400Z
The women pressed close to the water's edge; with eyes fixed upon the ships, they awaited anxiously the issue of the combat upon which depended the victualing of their city. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z
He wears collars made of cellular materials, And sandals in the place of leather boots, And his victuals are composed of either cereals Or roots. Familiar Faces 2011-01-26T03:00:30.173Z
I 'members I had a cravin' for victuals all the time. Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume XVI, Texas Narratives, Part 3 2011-02-25T03:01:02.913Z
The inhabitants live there in great abundance of victuals and servants. A Narrative of the expedition of Hernando de Soto into Florida published at Evora in 1557 2011-01-20T03:00:07.377Z
These ships were to be manned, victualed, and maintained at the expense of the Company, which in its turn was to contribute and maintain sixteen like ships of war and four yachts. Dutch and English on the Hudson A Chronicle of Colonial New York 2011-01-17T03:00:47.770Z
Inside were half a dozen soldiers, all lying down, or rather sprawling one across the other, among empty bottles, dirty plates, greasy paper wrappers and remnants of broken victuals. The Woman of Mystery 2011-01-15T03:00:36.260Z
What a bad boy, when he had good clothes and victuals and folks were clever to him! Silver Pitchers: and Independence A Centennial Love Story 2011-01-13T03:01:02.190Z
Her victualling was for eighteen months; and there was put on board of her ten carriage and ten swivel guns, together with an ample store of ammunition and other necessaries. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z
Likewise he sent his ships back to the Island of Cuba, that they might return within a certain time with victuals. A Narrative of the expedition of Hernando de Soto into Florida published at Evora in 1557 2011-01-20T03:00:07.377Z
Reduced at length to great distress, and without victuals and ammunition, the gipsies made so violent and bold a sortie from their fortress, that they broke through and routed the ranks of the Imperialists. The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z
You stay and eat your victuals like you always do, or I’ll box your ears.” The Wishing Well 2010-12-20T17:12:27.090Z
A victualling bill serves as a certificate of clearance when there is nothing but stores on board the ship. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" 2010-12-20T17:12:05.780Z
Having completed their victualling, and furnished themselves with the necessary supply of naval stores, our navigators sailed out of the bay on the 9th of May. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z
From thence the Governor sent two horsemen to his people that were behind, to make haste after him; because the way grew long, and their victuals short. A Narrative of the expedition of Hernando de Soto into Florida published at Evora in 1557 2011-01-20T03:00:07.377Z
They will barricade themselves, victual the intrenchments for a few hours, and prepare for a struggle. English Pharisees and French Crocodiles and Other Anglo-French Typical Characters 2010-12-20T17:12:04.833Z
You must be deranged, or have missed the road; but come in and refresh yourself with some victuals, and rest.’ British Goblins Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions 2010-12-20T17:11:57.810Z
He only knew that he received them at Jennie's hands, and with this soft nourishment he had victualled his Tower. The Tower of Oblivion 2010-12-20T17:11:53.787Z
They were amply provided with water, and, as we have seen, were well victualled for a siege longer than this was likely to prove. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies
They burnt great store of victuals, and took many Indians. A Narrative of the expedition of Hernando de Soto into Florida published at Evora in 1557 2011-01-20T03:00:07.377Z
In Spain, almost every family has a barrel of olive oil for a supply during the winter; for they cook a great many victuals with it. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 12
You say very true, scald knave, when Got’s will is: I will desire you to live in the meantime, and eat your victuals.... British Goblins Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions 2010-12-20T17:11:57.810Z
We had victuals of the best in plenty, and roamed where we pleased, with no restraint but our own wills. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 8
It was well victualled for a siege, at least with grain, of which there was enough in the magazines for two years' consumption. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies
This warrant was so readily obeyed that by the way before they came to the towns they came to receive them with hens and victuals. A Narrative of the expedition of Hernando de Soto into Florida published at Evora in 1557 2011-01-20T03:00:07.377Z
Even the captain, after a severe squall we had off the west of Ireland, commended me, saying, 'Square, you are worth your room and victuals!' Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7
Indeed, the natives build huts for them, where victuals are regularly placed every day. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4
The most difficult, but also, perhaps, the most important, point in the equipment of a sledge expedition is thoroughly good and adequate victualling. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896
Indeed I had arrived at my last victual, and had scarce wherewithal to meet the charges of my lodging. Idonia: A Romance of Old London
It has a steam factory, naval and victualling yards, hospitals, and a coal depot. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli
Yet of room I had little, and my victuals were no boast. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7
I eat at ten or half-past ten, A. M., and at four, P. M. So I do not have to go to bed with a meal of victuals on my stomach. Forty Years in the Wilderness of Pills and Powders Cogitations and Confessions of an Aged Physician
"It's a nasty muddle of stuff, not fit for any Christian who has to earn her victuals over a kitchen fire." Rachel Ray
Holste filled my conveyance with victuals of that description, and I was glad to cry quits with him for some time to come. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster
It is retained by Britain as a naval sanatorium, coaling and victualling station, and store depot. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli
The present, however, was the greatest of all; but still he began to get courage, and was able to eat his victuals as usual. Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry
Beest thou so long with Monsieur Canard, and hast not learned enough to deceive a simple peasant and get thy victuals? The Adventurous Simplicissimus being the description of the Life of a Strange vagabond named Melchior Sternfels von Fuchshaim
“No disrespect to you, ma’am, remembering the good victuals you’ve often given me, but kind of to keep my courage up, like the boy going through the woods.” Jessica Trent: Her Life on a Ranch
Again the jury was sent back to their room, and the prisoners returned to Newgate; both being so kept for another twenty-four hours; the jury without victuals, drink, or other accommodations. A Concise Biographical Sketch of William Penn
On which account the aged king, Zeilam, is said to have ordered the pans in which his victuals were cooked to be made of loadstone. On the magnet, magnetick bodies also, and on the great magnet the earth a new physiology, demonstrated by many arguments & experiments
And no mistake; it is better to have a bellyful of victuals every day than to starve with hunger. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 1 of 6
But victual and keep are all they've got, And the stars still dot the sky. Impertinent Poems
One thing I do know, though, and so do you, and that is–that while your old Aunt Sally is at Sobrante ranch you’ll never be late to your victuals again.” Jessica Trent: Her Life on a Ranch
To my intense joy I discovered some broken victuals. Tales of the Wonder Club Volume I
"I always thought cold victuals nice; My choice would be vanilla ice." Dinners and Luncheons Novel Suggestions for Social Occasions
They cannot supply themselves with victuals where they are. The Firebrand
It would 149 be a grand bit for them to chew with their victuals.” A Rose of a Hundred Leaves A Love Story
We’ll begin it right away by getting a taste of Aunt Sally’s good victuals. Jessica Trent: Her Life on a Ranch
The parcels were heaped up before him, and he could hardly conceal his delight and eagerness to begin on the victuals at once. Bill the Minder
That the king's purveyors seize great quantities of victuals without payment; 2. View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3
Finally, Mrs. Evering was obliged to give Venus her wages and let here go at once, as she protested "she would never eat another meal's victuals in the house." Stories for Helen
"She has the chance of wholesome victuals," said Mrs. Dosett, "and I don't know what other chances you or I can give her." Ayala's Angel
"Besides," he added, "I have told the house-folks to make ready somewhat in the way of victuals, as I judged you mought be a little hungry." Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency
The Snipe was anchored in the Hamoaze, not far from the docks for the convenience of victualling. A Traitor's Wooing
Much, however, was no doubt given in victuals. View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3
Of these the consumption of victualling stores is alone constant, being determined by the number of men to be victualled from day to day. Naval Warfare
His garrison is but eighty-two old Invalides, reinforced by thirty-two young Swiss; his walls, indeed, are nine feet thick; he has cannon and powder, but alas! only one day's provision of victuals. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII
A good victual's meal and a fair night's rest would make another man of you. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency
"I hope you'll be back on time, because I don't like to keep victuals waiting." Penny Nichols and the Knob Hill Mystery
“Well, the difference is in the folks, and the furniture, and the way you eat your victuals.” Zigzag Journeys in Europe Vacation Rambles in Historic Lands
He also said they must not linger over their victuals, and told them that two extra beers apiece would be awarded to the ten men who finished first. H. R.
He must be very sleepy indeed, before he’ll go without his victuals. Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa
The boy is often without his natural rest, or a meal's victuals; and the general thinks so much of him, that he can't spare him to come home. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency
His eye brightened; he did not cast a glance at the smoking victuals about him, though I knew he was hungry as a dog. The Sword of Damocles A Story of New York Life
I'm not afraid of any creature that eats cooked victuals. On the Heights A Novel
Twenty-four hours of victuals and twenty-four hours of hunger will be many more hours than we shall need. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt"
About us the fairer sex was apparently in the majority and the discussions carried on around us concerned garments, the price of victuals and the evil ways of certain husbands. A Top-Floor Idyl
In Madrid they tame the tiger, till it takes victual from its keeper's very hand. The White Plumes of Navarre A Romance of the Wars of Religion
I mean," said Mr. Peacock, "that I don't care about her victuals. The Perfume of Eros: A Fifth Avenue Incident
The victuals were not fit for a dog to eat. Hunted Down or, Five Days in the Fog
Chickens were dismembered like felons, and even jokes and witticisms were bandied upon the victuals. Jack Hinton The Guardsman
Your sister's two boys was always at them and filled theirselves so full they couldn't hardly eat no decent victuals, let alone havin' stomach ache. A Top-Floor Idyl
And in that same year there was great scarcity of all victuals, and the bushel of wheat was sold for fifteen shillings, of thirty shillings to the florin. Villani's Chronicle Being Selections from the First Nine Books of the Croniche Fiorentine of Giovanni Villani
You will be amused to learn that the French party is overjoyed because of your having victualed the starving Jacobins. The Red City A Novel of the Second Administration of President Washington
In common with the general victualling of these penal establishments, this bakery is not managed by the State, but by private enterprise. Paris From the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 2
They were victualled for a long siege, and as the place was strong they had nothing to fear. Jack Hinton The Guardsman
Continued Mercy: “She wouldn’t eat a meal of victuals with me if she was starvin’. The Sun Maid A Story of Fort Dearborn
He holding the needs within the city to be yet greater, alike from sickness and death, and from lack of victuals, determined not to depart till he should have taken the city. Villani's Chronicle Being Selections from the First Nine Books of the Croniche Fiorentine of Giovanni Villani
He liv’d upon nothing but victuals and drink; Victuals and drink were the chief of his diet, And yet this young pickle could never be quiet. Holiday House A Series of Tales
They had a ship, but no provisions for the voyage, and on account of the prohibition were prevented from victualling at one of the islands. The West Indies and the Spanish Main
I had good victuals, light work, a suit o’ clean clothes, a plenty music, and quiet, smiling German folk all around that let me sit in their gardens. Rewards and Fairies
From the time of Henry VIII. to 1830 it was used as a crown victualling office, but was subsequently purchased by the corporation and adapted as a town hall. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama"
And in the said year there was much scarcity of victuals, and grain was sold in Florence at twenty-two shillings the bushel, reckoning fifty-one shillings to a golden florin. Villani's Chronicle Being Selections from the First Nine Books of the Croniche Fiorentine of Giovanni Villani
While every body seemed occupied, either in the preparation or in the consumption of victuals, a loud cry was heard.  Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 [of 2]
Vessels were provided to carry the settlers wherever they wished, and provision made for victualling them on the voyage, as well as for a short time after their landing in their new homes. The West Indies and the Spanish Main
Bompard, he liked it; he took me on for cabin servant, and after that no one asked questions; and thus I got good victuals and light work all the way across to America. Rewards and Fairies
Considerable latitude in the article of language must be allowed to the poet, who presents to us engaged in dialogue two natives of a country where clothes and victuals are nearly unknown. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 359, September 1845
And those officers provided victual for King Solomon, and for all that came unto King Solomon's table, every man in his month: they let nothing be lacking. The Bible Story
Their household utensils are baskets made of silk grass, gourds, which grow to the shapes they desire them, and earthen pots to boil victuals in, which they make of clay. The History of Virginia, in Four Parts
Nelson had a slight acquaintance with Lady Hamilton; and upon his representations of the urgent necessity for victualling his fleet, secret instructions were given that he should be supplied with all he required. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14
He summoned them with the clapping of two sticks of ivory together, till his brothers began to wonder how it was their victuals were dwindling so fast. The Three Mulla-mulgars
The standard ration as recommended in 1907 by a committee appointed to inquire into the question of victualling in the navy is as follows:— Service Afloat. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 4 "Diameter" to "Dinarchus"
So the captain of the guard gave him victuals and a present, and let him go. The Bible Story
The gentry pretend to have their victuals dressed, and served up as nicely, as if they were in London. The History of Virginia, in Four Parts
She’ll make a right smart lot of good, wholesome flesh, if she keeps on enjoyin’ her victuals as she does now. Dorothy on a House Boat
How glad they were of all the wood they had brought in, and of their great cupboardful of victuals! The Three Mulla-mulgars
It was garrisoned by five hundred men, was well provided with ammunition, and was victualled for a two months' siege. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2
He provided victuals for the cities, and furnished them with all manner of munition, until the name of his glory was named unto the end of the earth. The Bible Story
But oysters and wild fowl are not so dear, as the things I have reckoned before, being in their season the cheapest victuals they have. The History of Virginia, in Four Parts
Seems sometimes as if she’d like to ask all creation to meals without regard to victuals. Dorothy on a House Boat
They drag all such victuals into their burrows, and begin the digestion of the food by pouring on it from their mouths a secretion somewhat like pancreatic juice. Earth and Sky Every Child Should Know Easy studies of the earth and the stars for any time and place
The town was victualled for three weeks, and the magazines were tolerably well supplied with ammunition. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2
There is no money in the purse, no victuals in the wallet, no munitions in the magazine, no baggage-train, no commissariat, no provision for trench warfare, and no thought of it. Religious Perplexities
They never serve up different sorts of victuals in one dish; as roast and boiled fish and flesh; but always serve them up in several vessels. The History of Virginia, in Four Parts
In others, catamites were maintained in every village; they went from house to house as they pleased, and it was unlawful to refuse them what victuals they chose. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem
Housekeeper has to follow him round with plates of victuals, and put them under his nose wherever he happens to stand still. Hildegarde's Harvest
The two vessels were so plentifully provisioned, that they had sufficient victuals for a voyage of two years, although the number of people on board was much greater than ordinary. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain.
We cannot get beyond to fetch salt for our victuals, nor cotton for our clothing. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain.
The merchant refused, saying that he had a reason; and on Ali Baba’s asking him what that was, he replied: “It is, sir, that I can eat no victuals that have any salt in them.” Favorite Fairy Tales The Childhood Choice of Representative Men and Women
Derived from corps, Fr., "deceased body," oratio, Lat., "speaking," and ration, Eng., "victuals," and means a moribund body, good for nothing but feeding and spouting. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853)
Not like the beggar folks come ‘tramping’ by and has ‘victuals’ given to them? Dorothy at Oak Knowe
The command of these vessels he gave to a cavalier named Alvarado de Saavedra, and they were abundantly victualled for one year, besides carrying a large quantity of goods for barter. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain.
Motecusuma took great delight in these entertainments, and ordered the broken victuals and pitchers of cacao liquor to be distributed among these performers. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain.
Jack addressed her, at the same time telling her a pitiful tale, and requesting that she would give him some victuals and drink, and also a night’s lodging. Favorite Fairy Tales The Childhood Choice of Representative Men and Women
Mr. Punch,—As there is some stir just now about the price of victuals and conveyance, I hope you will say a word for us. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853)
Just one day of good victuals and Dame’s cossetting and the pink’s streamin’ back to her cheeks. Dorothy at Oak Knowe
Thousands of the villages through which the traveler eats his way may never have victualed a caravan before. Library of the World's Best literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 12
Whenever he ordered any victuals to be presented them, they ate it standing, in the deepest veneration, though without daring to look at him full in the face. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain.
In no case should the dog suffering under these complaints be allowed to gorge or cram itself; but the victuals must be withdrawn the instant it has swallowed sufficient to support nature. The Dog
What is the Curate expected to undertake for �20 a year and his victuals? Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853)
And that right here, Dorothy, in a town full o’ victuals! Dorothy at Oak Knowe
He screams horribly if you touch him or his share of victuals? A Century of English Essays An Anthology Ranging from Caxton to R. L. Stevenson & the Writers of Our Own Time
We then returned to our camp, much pleased with the victuals and the Indian females. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain.
He spoils other things besides victuals; and the more daintily he lives the more generally is he troublesome. The Dog
His work is mostly as optional, conversely, as his victuals: so that he can eat and drink as much, and exert himself as little as he likes. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853)
Bless your heart, Joseph, I'm doing no more than if I was alone, except perhaps there may be more victuals on the table. The Princess and Joe Potter
Thus our ancestors were in the habit of holding parochial meetings every Whitsuntide, usually in some barn near the church, consisting of a kind of picnic, as each parishioner brought what victuals he could spare. Folk-lore of Shakespeare
She was a Lancashire woman, who, when Duke Hamilton was defeated, and there was a scarcity in those parts, “wandred abroad to get victuals.” Witch Stories
Instead of eating much, and ungratefully becoming thinner and thinner upon that which it consumes, the animal displays a disposition to thrive upon its victuals. The Dog
I carefully charged my pistols and told Anton how I proposed to go out to shoot mountain hares or other victual that I could see. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway
No one shall travel, cook victuals, make beds, sweep house, cut hair or shave, on the Sabbath or fasting day. The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 3 May 1906
And then o'er his platter and mug, if you please, Sate gloomily gooming at loaf and cheese— Gooming and gooming as if the mere sight Of his victuals could satisfy appetite! Down-Adown-Derry A Book of Fairy Poems
And being further examined what she had done to her children, she answered, “That she had been fain to open her Child’s Mouth with a Tap to give it victuals.” Witch Stories
As you please; only I say you 're wrong not to victual the ship whenever you stand in-shore. Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas
Whereupon, so filled with moon-madness were they, that they would refuse good victual, because it had been given them upon a day with a heathen name. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway
From the day he left home till he returned, a period of more than three years, this volunteer never slept in a bed nor sat at a table to eat a meal of victuals. Company K, Twentieth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry Roster and Record
As to refreshments, the Old Woman who lived on victuals and drink declared that victuals and drink were nothing to the good things which Miss Muffet had provided. Miss Muffet's Christmas Party
The voyages, ship construction, refitment and victualling were matters that could only be advised by the skilled seamen. Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war
There he was closely besieged by his foes, but the castle was well victualled, and held out stoutly against its assailants. Historic Tales, Vol. XIII (of 15), Part I The Romance of Reality. King Arthur
Yet here she was, handing victual like a servitor, before a field-preaching. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway
Hamlet is a man whose victuals don't agree with him. A Guest at the Ludlow and Other Stories
The victuals that they give me here may all be very fine For vulgar, common palates, but they will not do for mine. Second Book of Verse
He is my Husband to love and obey,— Those were the words of the priest, I think,— He is to purchase the clothes I wear, Order my victuals and order my drink! The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 3
We had great stores of arms and ammunition, together with some heavy guns—these last conveyed to the island by a miracle of ingenuity and determination—and we had victuals in abundance. Francezka
Si never found anywhere victuals or cooking to equal that of his mother. Si Klegg, Book 3 (of 6) Si And Shorty Meet Mr. Rosenbaum, The Spy, Who Relates His Adventures
Nelly recollected some years ago having had a young pig, which could not be prevailed upon to take its victuals. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 11
He'd a tragedy air, and wore copious hair; And when he ate victuals, he ordered 'em rare. Second Book of Verse
The actors saw what a vain fellow was feasting them, and as they wanted victuals and he wanted flattery, the business was soon settled. The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain and Other Tales
Luckily, he had Beauvais to look after the wine and victual, and myself to look after the horse feed. Francezka
Indeed, I hardly know whether I dare go home and get my victuals, Won't you trust me? Olla Podrida
Want to look out that he don't slip one over on you, though, if the victuals run short. Doubloons—and the Girl
Mr. Snooks is a wonderful good-natured man, but he likes his victuals on time, same as most men-folks. Peggy Raymond's Vacation or Friendly Terrace Transplanted
Great was the surprise of the king, for he thought she was carrying victuals. Tales from the Lands of Nuts and Grapes Spanish and Portuguese Folklore
During this fortnight the consumption of victuals, wine and horse feed was something stupendous, but my master never grumbled about the charges. Francezka
Little did Lucy, when she loaded my wallet with victuals, think that she had so long lain in these arms. Olla Podrida
They are taught to clean and mend lace; and two at a time, they by turns, three times a week, cook and distribute victuals to the poor of the village. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 8, January, 1851
And ever since he’s been sneaking and skulking and stealing his victuals, and been stoned and driven off with whips, and shot at till it’s a wonder he don’t go ’round biting everybody he sees.” Peggy Raymond's Vacation or Friendly Terrace Transplanted
He afterwards transported an English army to Brittany in his own ships, and released more than 1,000 of our victualling vessels. Old and New London Volume I
‘Oh yes, ma’am,’ replied cabby, ‘I give him lots o’ victuals to eat, only, you see, he hasn’t any time to eat ’em.’  Railway Adventures and Anecdotes extending over more than fifty years
To these were added, as privileged outsiders, his Reverence and Mrs. Abel, the popular stationmaster of Deadborough, Tom Barter—who supplied the victuals—and myself. Mad Shepherds and Other Human Studies
This is the heat which cooks our victuals, the heat we feel, the heat that singes Mr. Merriman. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 8, January, 1851
Now then, pirate, hurry up with those victuals. The Squire's Daughter Being the First Book in the Chronicles of the Clintons
We tarried there about two hours, then returned to the Indian village, where they gave me some victuals. Glimpses of the Past History of the River St. John, A.D. 1604-1784
As for the assailants, as soon as they saw conclusive proof that the blockade had been broken and the city victualled, they found themselves deserted by the ally on whose aid they had most counted. The Angel of the Revolution A Tale of the Coming Terror
Kep' up round and done the work, but her victuals didn't relish, nor yet they didn't set. The Wooing of Calvin Parks
We are not allowed a knife to cut our victuals with, nor a razor to shave; but they have lately allowed some barbers that are here to shave. The Writings Of Thomas Paine, Volume III. 1791-1804
On the other hand, the victualling of his army was the one obstacle to Burgoyne's advance to Albany. Burgoyne's Invasion of 1777 With an outline sketch of the American Invasion of Canada, 1775-76.
By an adherence to this rule you will not endanger the children's health; you will save your victuals, expose your scholars to sufficient disgrace, and give them an opportunity of learning their book. The Academy Keeper Or Variety of useful Directions Concerning the Management of an Academy, The Terms, Diet, Lodging, Recreation, Discipline, and Instruction of Young Gentlemen. With the Proper Methods of addressing Parents and Guardians of all Ranks and Conditions
Of all the victuals in pot or plate, There’s only one that we loathe and hate. The So-called Human Race
He’s got a hard pull of it with a half share of victuals and a double share of children, so the two ends hardly ever see each other, much less think of meeting.” Stories by American Authors, Volume 7
I sent straight certain gentlemen in, to see their weapons and armour laid down, and to guard the munition and victual there left for spoil. Spenser
He said it was a sign of a highly-organized mind, hinting that it was only coarse-fibred people who could keep their victuals under hatches in a roll. The Recipe for Diamonds
The soldiers who guarded them sold the victuals which were brought in for them from the country.” Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3
Instead of returning to the tender with the boats, these three men remained on the beacon all day, and had their victuals sent to them along with the smiths’. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 16 (of 25)
When the eagle had swallowed the twelve oxen she asked the soldier to kill one more for victuals on the journey. East of the Sun and West of the Moon Old Tales from the North
Munition and victual great store: though much wasted through the disorder of the soldier, which in that fury could not be helped. Spenser
One of the greatest, to my way of thinking, was the way we were victualled. The Recipe for Diamonds
Charles was now to victual his fleet with the savings of the board-wages! for this “surplusage” was taken into account! Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3
The French garrison were living upon salted horse-flesh, and you may guess, therefore, at the condition of the civilians' victualing department. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 2, No. 12, May, 1851.
A good story will keep better than hot victuals. Peggy Owen and Liberty
They must purvey victuals for a month to cross it only, for to go through it lengthways would require a year’s time.  Old Roads and New Roads
Only, as Henri says, it would give us away badly if we went down to the farm and demanded victuals. With Joffre at Verdun A Story of the Western Front
In 1604 was published a “Proclamation for the true winding or folding of wools,” as well as one “For the due regulation of prices of victuals within the verge of Kent.” Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3
The twenty workmen, to be bound for seven years of service to the Company, would be transported and "victualled as other tenantes for one whole yeare at the Companies charge." The First Seventeen Years: Virginia 1607-1624
The question is," says Courtney, "that a sum not exceeding £1,103,200 be voted to Her Majesty on account of sums falling due for victualling, clothing and Naval establishments. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, March 29, 1890
So they subsisted on the odd bits of broken victuals which they begged from door to door in baskets. Happy Days for Boys and Girls
Lot kept the fire blazing just right, Joe kept the victuals hot and baked fresh bread, while Billy and I waited on Muir. Alaska Days with John Muir
On the river front, extending into the borough of Greenwich, are the royal victualling yard and the site of the old Deptford dockyard. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor"
I got my victuals in the kitchen, and I thought myself very well off, because I came to London to better myself. Gossip in the First Decade of Victoria's Reign
In all the borders of Paea the victual rots on the ground, And swine are plenty as rats. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 14 (of 25)
With the rise however of Naples, the fame of Puteoli began to grow dim, and its importance to decline, although throughout Imperial times it ranked after Ostia as the chief victualling port of Rome. The Naples Riviera
When de war am over, massa call us all and say we's free, but can stay on and work for de victuals and clothes. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Texas Narratives, Part 1
What wonder then that customers are clamorous, That appetites, of good cheap victuals amorous, Sharpen at sight of that big toothsome joint? Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, 19 April 1890
For aught I knew, there might have been fifty of you at least to victual. Shirley
It's the only money he has to spend, except what he pays for victuals. Robert Coverdale's Struggle Or, On The Wave Of Success
Not only did they obtain their fuel from the heaths, but much of their victual as well. The Broom-Squire
Us have to take de victuals in de bucket to de field. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Texas Narratives, Part 1
The strongest and most novel situation was the entrance of a horse, which, like the old woman who "lived on nothing but victuals and drink," "wouldn't be quiet," and nearly gave poor Carmen fits. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, 19 April 1890
Well, she’s starting out through the big woods with a lot of victuals for old Granny England. The Cup of Fury A Novel of Cities and Shipyards
My Quaker had a man-servant too, but had but one maid; but she borrowed two more of some of her friends for the occasion, and had a man-cook for dressing the victuals. The Fortunate Mistress (Parts 1 and 2) or a History of the Life of Mademoiselle de Beleau Known by the Name of the Lady Roxana
T.—That was very extraordinary indeed; and how did he get victuals? The History of Sandford and Merton
It is a wooded section, with a clearing here and there for a Negro shack and plots of ground for growing "victuals and co'n." Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Texas Narratives, Part 1
Whilst a young enthusiast is declaiming Shakespeare, one of his listeners—doubtless, equally enthusiastic, but with an eye for victuals—is interrupting a soliloquy with the remark: "Now! who says bacon?" The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 27, March 1893 An Illustrated Monthly
Mamise had worn herself down gadding the workmen’s row with medicines and victuals in her basket. The Cup of Fury A Novel of Cities and Shipyards
They were so affected by their recollection of the luscious victuals they enjoyed in Egypt, that they actually cried with sorrow at their loss. Bible Romances First Series
He now, from exercise and abstinence, began to find a relish in his victuals which he had never done before, and the doctor permitted him to mingle a little wine with his water. The History of Sandford and Merton
Or is the stomach of a ghost capable of digesting such victuals? Flowers of Freethought (Second Series)
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