单词 | Donkin |
例句 | Turner's Round Trip quartet grew out of Con gigs in 2007 with his close friend the drummer Josh Morrison and bassists Phil Donkin and Empirical's Tom Farmer, with saxophonists Tom Challenger and Mark Chillingworth. Richard Turner obituary 2011-08-28T12:25:31Z Mr Donkin said the "heritage" value of the coins should be considered as well as their monetary worth. Anglo-Saxon coin plotters Craig Best and Roger Pilling jailed 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Jess Donkin, who started playing football in childhood at the age of seven, had to drop the game at university because there was not enough uptake among other students. 'This team is everything', says nine-year-old Beau 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z "Residents got a knock on the door and were taught how to use a PCR test," Ms Donkin says. Covid: Has Bolton, focus of the Delta variant, turned a corner? 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z "Initially we did see some cases linked to international travel," says Ms Donkin. Covid in Bolton: What's causing the spike? 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z Donkin refused, and that night the two men got into a fight. The Spin | England’s first Test tour: death, brawling, betting and cross-dressing 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z By 1845, with Donkin's patent now expired, Britain's navy decided to save money by finding a cheaper supplier. What links Silicon Valley and tinned food? 2019-10-01T04:00:00Z “Forestry plantations are being felled and cleared and avocados planted,” said Derek Donkin, chief executive of the South African Subtropical Growers’ Association. Avocado 'green gold' ripe and ready for South Africa's farmers 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z Andrew Donkin, the marketing chief, and Pamela Catlett, senior vice president and general manager of Under Armour’s women’s and youth categories, are leaving the company. Two More Senior Executives to Exit From Under Armour 2017-11-01T04:00:00Z "I'm just getting silly offers," Ms Donkin said, "the prices just keep going down and down." Housing: 'I'm trapped in my own home' 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z Banks went on to describe Donkin's work as "one of the most important discoveries of the age we live in". The story of how the tin can nearly wasn't 2013-04-21T15:03:28Z In the following year, Mr H. B. Donkin in his volume Voluntaries, done for an East End hospital, included Henley’s unrhymed rhythms quintessentializing the poet’s memories of the old Edinburgh Infirmary. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" 2012-04-14T02:00:23.707Z I would have, if old Donkin hadn't got hold of my collar. Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z Many of the late Mr. Donkin's photographs show this in great perfection, as also Signor Sella's. Colour Measurement and Mixture 2012-02-27T03:00:13.987Z "There's no housing bubble in the North East," added Ms Donkin. Housing: 'I'm trapped in my own home' 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z Nine days after Wellington decisively beat the French at Vitoria in Spain, Donkin and Gamble presented their beef to the Duke of Kent at Kensington Palace on 30 June. The story of how the tin can nearly wasn't 2013-04-21T15:03:28Z We left Donkin Cove, as soon as I had taken observations for the chronometers. 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 This was unhappily the last paper that Mr. Donkin read at the Photographic Society, for he was unfortunately lost in the Caucasus the following autumn. The Evolution of Photography With a Chronological Record of Discoveries, Inventions, etc., Contributions to Photographic Literature, and Personal Reminescences Extending over Forty Years 2012-02-15T03:00:30.577Z Perhaps, and when poor old Donkin lost his wife a year ago, a lot of women wrote and proposed to him. Christina 2012-01-16T03:00:06.507Z They swarmed over the Donkin Reserve on their way to the locations. The Stronger Influence 2011-12-02T03:00:23.630Z The duke requested more cans to try out on his family and the following day, Donkin collected the glowing letter from the Counting House in Lombard Street. The story of how the tin can nearly wasn't 2013-04-21T15:03:28Z About an hour after midnight, we landed in safety at Donkin Cove; so tired, and numbed by the cold, for it was freezing sharply, that we could hardly get out of the boat. 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 The late Mr. Donkin was both an expert Alpine climber and photographer, and many of his photographs of Alpine scenery have been published and admired. The Evolution of Photography With a Chronological Record of Discoveries, Inventions, etc., Contributions to Photographic Literature, and Personal Reminescences Extending over Forty Years 2012-02-15T03:00:30.577Z Captain Donkin, of the forty-fourth regiment, to do duty as major of brigade. An Account of the Campaign in the West Indies, in the Year 1794, Under the Command of their Excellencies Lieutenant General Sir Charles Grey, K.B., and Vice Admiral Sir John Jervis, K.B. 2011-12-02T03:00:21.770Z After that the undergraduate was more inclined to work with Mr. Donkin. An American at Oxford 2011-12-02T03:00:19.150Z Anything but fulsome praise from the royals might have spelt the end for Donkin's experiments. The story of how the tin can nearly wasn't 2013-04-21T15:03:28Z We left Donkin Cove directly after noon, and with a fresh and fair wind, steered towards Pecket Harbour. 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 In October of the same year, the corps again took the field, under Major-General Donkin, against the Pindarees. The Young Dragoon Every Day Life of a Soldier 2011-08-31T02:01:26.737Z Donkin admitted using threatening words and behaviour to cause distress. Community service for 'bang' jibe 2011-06-29T13:59:52Z When he reported, the Master was writing, and merely paused to say: "Sit down, Mr. Barnes, you are working with Mr. Donkin, are you not?" An American at Oxford 2011-12-02T03:00:19.150Z Bryan Donkin left the chimney smoke of the city behind as his carriage headed south through Bermondsey, with the Duke of Kent's letter of approval in his hand. The story of how the tin can nearly wasn't 2013-04-21T15:03:28Z Fitz-RoyPassage Donkin Cove Spot marked on Plan 52 45 30 C. 71 21 3671 19 55 23 40 Wigwam Cove Do. 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 Kelsey Donkin, 22, made the comment when Pc David Rathband arrived at Newcastle Crown Court for the trial of two men accused of helping Moat. Woman said 'bang bang' to Moat Pc 2011-06-27T11:13:07Z Kelsey Donkin, 22, made the comment in March when Pc David Rathband arrived at Newcastle Crown Court for the trial of two men accused of helping Moat. Community service for 'bang' jibe 2011-06-29T13:59:52Z But the most beautiful mountain of all appeared above the opening between Mount Dawson and Mount Donkin. Among the Canadian Alps 2011-05-30T02:00:16.600Z The patent was finally his, the meat suppliers paid and adverts placed in newspapers, while business cards were engraved with the name of the company - Donkin, Hall and Gamble. The story of how the tin can nearly wasn't 2013-04-21T15:03:28Z Ms Donkin will next appear at Newcastle Magistrates' Court on 27 June accused of using threatening words and behaviour to cause Pc Rathband distress. Denial over Moat Pc 'bang' remark 2011-04-21T11:04:51Z Ms Donkin, of Clinton Place, Sunderland, is due to appear before Newcastle magistrates on 21 April. Charge over Moat Pc 'bang' remark 2011-04-05T09:36:52Z The profession which he adopted was that of a solicitor, and from 1833 to 1847 he was engaged in active practice in Newcastle as a member of the firm of Donkin, Stable & Armstrong. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" Donkin slapped a tissue on the desk, and hurried back to his key in the despatchers' room. The Night Operator The factory occupied a rectangular plot of about 300 sq m, dwarfed by Donkin's larger plant for papermaking machines. The story of how the tin can nearly wasn't 2013-04-21T15:03:28Z Rufane Donkin was the eldest child, and received his first commission at the age of five in his father’s regiment; he joined, at fourteen, with eight years’ seniority as a lieutenant. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" The dictionary has been published in a remodelled form for English readers by T. C. Donkin. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 4 "Diameter" to "Dinarchus" General Donkin was of a very jealous disposition and could not endure his wife liking anything or anybody but himself. A Marriage at Sea It wasn't Donkin's fault; there was never so much as a hint that it was. The Night Operator Without Girard, there wouldn't have been Donkin, Hall and Gamble. The story of how the tin can nearly wasn't 2013-04-21T15:03:28Z On the succeeding day we moved on, but learned that the hunted parties of the Pindarees had fallen into the hands of General Donkin's division, with another portion of their baggage. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment I being a German, and Professor Donkin being a confirmed invalid, we were allowed to play, and we certainly had an appreciative, though not always a silent, audience. My Autobiography A Fragment It's an advertisement inserted by a London firm of solicitors—Donkin, Donkin, and Judd, Lincoln's Inn. The Dop Doctor It grew hot in the room; but Donkin's fingers were like ice on the key, and, strong man though he was, he faltered. The Night Operator Nutting, editorial director, The Can Maker Donkin, on the other hand, seemed to have a genuine interest in tin technology, and had already demonstrated a flair for making concepts work commercially. The story of how the tin can nearly wasn't 2013-04-21T15:03:28Z The head on Donkin's knees moved from side to side with groans. Stingaree And there was no answer save that echo in the room that brought the perspiration streaming down from Regan's face, a harder light into Carleton's eyes and a chill like death into Donkin's heart. The Boy Scouts Book of Campfire Stories Gerald and Donkin declined, but helped themselves to fresh jorums of cider. The Right Stuff Some Episodes in the Career of a North Briton The smile was back on Donkin's face as he pushed his chair from the table, stood up, and held out his hand—man-to-man fashion. The Night Operator It took Donkin two years to refine the method set out by Girard for use on a commercial scale. The story of how the tin can nearly wasn't 2013-04-21T15:03:28Z In the end I suppose I shall have to tell Donkin, my cashier, and Fowler the clerk. Stingaree Donkin had opened the draft a little while before, and the sheet-iron sides now began to purr red-hot. The Boy Scouts Book of Campfire Stories He elaborately linked arms with the now comatose Donkin, and each thereupon absorbed, without drawing breath, about a pint of cider apiece. The Right Stuff Some Episodes in the Career of a North Briton And there was no answer save that echo in the room that brought the perspiration streaming now from Regan's face, a harder light into Carleton's eyes, and a chill like death into Donkin's heart. The Night Operator Donkin and Gamble even had a system of quality assurance - each can spent one month of incubation at 90-110C heat before going out. The story of how the tin can nearly wasn't 2013-04-21T15:03:28Z Donkin must ken, but I'm none so sure o' yon other impident young squirt. Stingaree "Use your head"—Donkin was everlastingly drumming that into him; for the dispatcher used to confront him suddenly with imaginary and hair-raising emergencies, and demand Toddles' instant solution. The Boy Scouts Book of Campfire Stories The discreet Master Donkin sidled respectfully in at the door, and Gerald continued. The Right Stuff Some Episodes in the Career of a North Briton In another hour now he'd be up in the despatcher's room at Big Cloud for his nightly sitting with Bob Donkin. The Night Operator Donkin's interest in canning ended in 1821 when he dissolved his partnership with Hall and Gamble. The story of how the tin can nearly wasn't 2013-04-21T15:03:28Z "But it's too late to think about it now, and in a few days Donkin may know the truth." Stingaree "What's your name—Toddles?" inquired Donkin, as Toddles halted before the dispatcher's table. The Boy Scouts Book of Campfire Stories His name is Donkin, and he regards Gerald, so far as I can see, with a grim mixture of amusement and compassion. The Right Stuff Some Episodes in the Career of a North Briton He could see Bob Donkin there now; and he could hear the big despatcher growl at him in his bluff way: "Use your head—use your head—Hoogan!" The Night Operator Canning has come a long way since Donkin's fledgling factory opened for business in the summer of 1813, with a handful of people each making six cans an hour. The story of how the tin can nearly wasn't 2013-04-21T15:03:28Z Donkin himself thanked Fergus for his ration; he who served it out alone went thirsty. Stingaree There wasn't any sound for an instant, save the clicking of the instruments; then Donkin spoke again—a little gruffly: "When are you going to quit making a fool of yourself?" The Boy Scouts Book of Campfire Stories Gerald and Donkin, smothered in violets and primroses, were personally conducting a sort of tumbril, which dashed across my field of vision from time to time, sometimes full, sometimes empty, but always at full gallop. The Right Stuff Some Episodes in the Career of a North Briton "Use your head"—Donkin was everlastingly drumming that into him; for the despatcher used to confront him suddenly with imaginary and hair-raising emergencies, and demand Toddles' instant solution. The Night Operator Donkin continued his papermaking machine business and later assisted Sir Marc Brunel in tunnelling under the River Thames. The story of how the tin can nearly wasn't 2013-04-21T15:03:28Z "If it's practical joke o' mine, Donkin, it's recoiled on my own poor pate," said the old man. Stingaree Carleton didn't ask many questions—he'd asked them before—of Bob Donkin—and the dispatcher hadn't gone out of his way to invest the conductor with any glorified halo. The Boy Scouts Book of Campfire Stories The resolution was seconded by a confirmatory mumble from Master Donkin. The Right Stuff Some Episodes in the Career of a North Briton Toddles realized that Donkin was getting to the heart of things, and that some day he, Toddles, would be a great despatcher—like Donkin. The Night Operator And even on his own grave, his name appears rather as a footnote, below three other relatives named Bryan Donkin and their spouses. The story of how the tin can nearly wasn't 2013-04-21T15:03:28Z There was no wit, however, and no attempt at it on the part of Donkin, the cantankerous cashier. Stingaree In another hour now he'd be up in the dispatcher's room at Big Cloud for his nightly sitting with Bob Donkin. The Boy Scouts Book of Campfire Stories And now, Donkin, you had better muster your brigade and ascertain what are your losses. Under Wellington's Command A Tale of the Peninsular War Spence sick, and two men handling the despatching where three had handled it before, didn't leave Bob Donkin much spare time—not much. The Night Operator Durand sold the patent to engineer Bryan Donkin for £1,000 and he disappears from the story, having pocketed a fee and secured an elevated place in history. The story of how the tin can nearly wasn't 2013-04-21T15:03:28Z They had often agreed that it would be worth all their labor to enlighten Donkin by letting the pit gape under his nose as he entered the bank. Stingaree Toddles realized that Donkin was getting to the heart of things, and that some day he, Toddles, would be a great dispatcher—like Donkin. The Boy Scouts Book of Campfire Stories "This is Colonel O'Connor, Donkin, who checked Soult's passage at the mouth of the Minho, and has performed other admirable services." Under Wellington's Command A Tale of the Peninsular War But at the end of a month Bob Donkin was a god! The Night Operator And Donkin, who never did a decent day's work in his life, no doubt earns his living by discoursing with filthy eloquence upon the right of labour to live. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle I cannot go that way, you know, because of Donkin's dog; So I set forth and travel north, and cross the fallen log. A Book for Kids Spence sick, and two men handling the dispatching where three had handled it before, didn't leave Bob Donkin much spare time—not much. The Boy Scouts Book of Campfire Stories The position Terence had chosen was a quarter of a mile west of the spur held by Donkin's brigade. Under Wellington's Command A Tale of the Peninsular War We are indebted chiefly to Dr. Karell, of St. Petersburg, for our knowledge of the value of milk as an exclusive diet, and to Dr. Donkin for the extension of Karell's treatment to diabetes. Fat and Blood An Essay on the Treatment of Certain Forms of Neurasthenia and Hysteria Donkin chafed at the peace—at the ship—at the sea that stretching away on all sides merged into the illimitable silence of all creation. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Why don't you come through Mr Donkin's land? A Book for Kids Some success in blast burning of dust fuel has been attained in the more commonplace method of the blacksmith's forge, and a boiler furnace is arranged at Messrs. Donkin's works at Bermondsey on this principle. Scientific American Supplement, No. 586, March 26, 1887 Of course, I saw in orders what good work you did, that day when you were in our camp, against the French when they attacked Donkin. Under Wellington's Command A Tale of the Peninsular War For fuller statements as to the reasons for the various rules to be observed in using milk, I must refer the reader to Karell's paper and to Donkin's book. Fat and Blood An Essay on the Treatment of Certain Forms of Neurasthenia and Hysteria Then Jimmy, without stirring, blinked his eyelids, and Donkin had another shock. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle A steep peaked hill near our landing-place was named Donkin's Hill after the inventor of the preserved meats; upon a canister of which our party dined. Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia Performed between the years 1818 and 1822 — Volume 1 Donkin and Bacon contrived a machine in 1813, in which the types were placed on a revolving prism. Men of Invention and Industry The men fell into their places and prepared to climb the hill and assist Donkin's brigade, which was evidently unable alone to resist the attack. The Young Buglers There’s Donkin, the Warder of Tounghoo Jail; there’s hundreds that I could lay my hand on if I was in India. The Man Who Would Be King Jimmy did not move but glanced languidly out of the corners of his eyes.—"Calm?" he asked.—"Yuss," said Donkin, very disappointed, and sat down on the box. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Till then the English had borne the brunt of the fighting; on General Donkin coming to tell Sir Arthur that the Spanish were betraying him, the general-in-chief quietly said, "Go back to your division." World's Best Histories — Volume 7: France In other publications, the claims of Bacon and Donkin were put forward, while those of the real inventor were ignored. Men of Invention and Industry Donkin had repulsed the French who attacked him in front, but his force was insufficient to guard the whole crest of the hill. The Young Buglers Only one, papa, and that is Donkin's Bay. The World of Waters A Peaceful Progress o'er the Unpathed Sea Donkin observed him from the chest with hopeful eyes; then, without rising, tried the lid. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle If so, I had better go at once and call on this Mr. Donkin, to whom the advertisement refers me. North and South The daughter of my old friend Archdeacon Daffodil Donkin, whose sermons are read to me every evening after dinner. The Inca of Perusalem Mackenzie and Donkin had not yet fallen hack from the Alberche. The Young Buglers A little pause, and then: "Old Mr. Heythorp's solicitors are Crow & Donkin, I believe." Five Tales The development of the destitute Donkin aroused interest. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin, looking away, bent his ear to Jimmy's lips, and heard a sound like the rustle of a single dry leaf driven along the smooth sand of a beach. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin closed the door behind him gently but firmly. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle The French attacked the British outposts with great impetuosity, and Mackenzie and Donkin were driven in with a loss of 4000 men. The Young Buglers He lifted his head and turned bravely at Donkin, who saw a strange face, an unknown face, a fantastic and grimacing mask of despair and fury. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin's fluttering heart eased its pace, and when he looked towards the bunk again Jimmy was staring as before at the white beam.—"'Ow d'yer feel now?" he asked.—"Bad," breathed out Jimmy. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle He posed the problem and grinned all round.—"Let 'er go to 'ell," sneered Donkin. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin put his hands in his pockets, and in one slouching stride came up to the bunk. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle The Rangers were now joined by the 48th and the 29th, so that these, with Donkin's brigade, formed a strong body of troops. The Young Buglers Donkin, agile and thin, flitted past with his right arm going like a windmill—and then stood still suddenly with his arm pointing rigidly above his head. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin felt this vaguely like a blind man feeling in his darkness the fatal antagonism of all the surrounding existences, that to him shall for ever remain irrealisable, unseen and enviable. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin let it pass.—"Will they split on me?" he asked, with pained anxiety.—"Who—split?" hissed Belfast, coming back a step. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin prowled spiteful and alone amongst the shadows, thinking that Jimmy too long delayed to die. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin dived in, groped in the corner and when he came up again his mouth was full. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin was surprised; he sat suddenly on the chest, and looked down, exhausted and gloomy. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin abused him to his face, jeered at him while he gasped; and the same day Wait would lend him a warm jersey. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin, instinctively, glanced over his shoulder at the brilliant flame; then, still looking away, felt under the pillow for a key. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin gave it a defiant glance and slunk off noiselessly as if judged and cast out by the august silence of its might. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin looked out for a fair wind along with the rest. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle He talked with the cook only, having somehow persuaded the good man that he—Donkin—was a much calumniated and persecuted person. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle At last we knew that our compassion would not be misplaced, and we could again smile without misgivings—but we reckoned without Donkin. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin scrambled viciously, caring not where he kicked, and anxious that the officers should have none of it. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle "Donkin's dead," guffawed some one, "Sell 'is bloomin' clothes," shouted another. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin stuck his head out, and it appeared in the yellow light, fragile and ghastly. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle "So I will," yelped Donkin, popping out behind him. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin said:—"You put no more weight on a rope than a bloody sparrer." The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin glided behind backs, restless and anxious, like a man looking for an ambush. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin's arms seemed glued to his thighs; he stood, eyes front, as if drawn on parade. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle By Jove," murmured appreciatively Mr. Creighton in the tone of a connoisseur.—"Don't tech me," snarled Donkin, backing away.—"Then go. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin rose and watched Belfast's back lurch through the doorway. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin's position in the forecastle was distinguished but unsafe. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin looked severe and disgusted; Jimmy very bored; a grey-haired sea-dog shook his head slightly, smiling at the bowl of his pipe, discreetly amused. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Jimmy opened and shut his lips several times as if swallowing draughts of fresher air; Donkin moved the toes of his bare feet and looked at them thoughtfully. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Belfast wandered about as though he had lost his way in the dim forecastle, and nearly fell over Donkin. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle On deck the men exchanged bitter words, suggested by a silly exasperation against something unjust and irremediable that would not be denied, and would whisper into their ears long after Donkin had ceased speaking. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin's insolence to long-suffering Mr. Baker became at last intolerable to us, and we rejoiced when the mate, one dark night, tamed him for good. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle "Donkin," he called out in a short, sharp tone. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin dodged behind one, then behind another, but they looked over their shoulders and moved aside. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin tore away one arm from his side.—"Vy are yer down on me?" he mumbled with effort and as if his mouth had been full of dough.—"If you don't..." began the master. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle We decried our officers—who had done nothing—and listened to the fascinating Donkin. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle We had been called—just before midnight—to trim the yards, and Donkin—as usual—made insulting remarks. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle The younger men listened, thinking—this 'ere Donkin's a long-headed chap, though no kind of man, anyhow. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle A policeman with the face of Donkin drank a glass of beer by the side of an empty well, and flew away flapping vigorously. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin, crouching all in a heap against the bowsprit, hunched his shoulderblades as high as his ears, and hanging a peaked nose, resembled a sick vulture with ruffled plumes. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin, perched sullenly on the coal-locker, swung his legs and concurred. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle But, in truth, no great harm was done—even if Donkin did lose one of his front teeth. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle So Donkin, unrebuked, cursed enough for two, cadged for matches, borrowed tobacco, and loafed for hours, very much at home, before the stove. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle In the silence of the forecastle, full of interested men, Donkin pronounced distinctly:—"Well, I'm blowed!" and sniggered. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle It made him look cheerful—and Donkin had a pair of old sea boots thrown at him. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin started and sat down on a chest near by, out of sheer surprise. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin finished his hard bread and got up.—"You're not going?" asked Jimmy, staring at the ceiling.—"No," said Donkin, impulsively, and instead of going out leaned his back against the closed door. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin nodded: one of his cheeks bulged out. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle We didn't at the time see anything of Donkin, and did not care. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Once Donkin reviled him for half an hour; reproached him with the extra work his malingering gave to the watch; and ended by calling him "a black-faced swine." The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle She carried Singleton's completed wisdom, Donkin's delicate susceptibilities, and the conceited folly of us all. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Jimmy's head moved slightly and he turned his eyes to Donkin's face; a gaze unbelieving, desolated and appealing, of a child frightened by the menace of being shut up alone in the dark. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin asked:—"What 'ee could do without hus?" and we could not answer. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin assured us it was all our "good 'eartedness," but we would not be consoled by such shallow sophistry. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle Donkin opened his mouth once or twice, but restrained himself. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle |
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