| 单词 | purser |
| 例句 | At the purser’s desk I picked up the keys to a tiny roomette and splurged $3 for a cheery yellow sheet and scratchy bath towel that could have exfoliated an alligator. A D.I.Y. Trip Through Alaska’s Inside Passage 2018-05-21T04:00:00Z So she struck a deal with the Chilean airport officials: The chief purser would hold the packaged needles until the plane landed in Argentina. Perspective | Flying with diabetes: What you need to know 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z Like Mona, a senior purser, who likes to crochet. Cathay Pacific Puts Its Best Faces Forward in New Ad Campaign 2010-07-26T02:20:00Z Then, as he was on his way to lunch with 15-year-old Elizabeth Taylor and her mother, they collided in a corridor on the ship as Grant was leaving the purser’s office. Betsy Drake, Movie and Stage Actress, Dies at 92 2015-11-11T05:00:00Z The chief purser offered me a 30 pound refund. Hey, I paid extra for my British Airways seat, but it didn’t recline 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z I’d look up from time to time, studying my fellow passengers and the crew: the captain in the wheelhouse, the purser counting the take. Rockaway Ferry 2014-10-31T04:00:00Z “No running allowed,” the purser repeatedly announced over the intercom. Ferry-camping in Alaska’s Inside Passage The brothers made their professional debut as children, when their father put them on a boat to Detroit to visit an uncle and told the purser the boys would put on a free show. Mark Russell, political satirist with a star-spangled piano, dies at 90 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z “Those include the fish processing workers, U.S. Coast Guard licensed personnel, refrigeration specialists, marine electricians, fish crews, pursers, cooks and others.” An inside look at Seattle’s fishing industry | Provided by Seattle Propeller Club 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z “We’ve nothing at the moment,” the purser said as he sent me off to explore, “but we’ll get back to you.” ‘One Day, After Several Months of Not Stopping By, He Poked His Head In’ 2021-01-24T05:00:00Z For veteran El Al purser Hedva Opatovsky, the flight marked a fitting final journey for her 46 years of air travel. El Al flight LY971 to Abu Dhabi was no typical air journey 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z After the war, Harold studied chemistry, physics and maths at Cardiff University, before initially deciding to re-join the Merchant Navy as an assistant purser. Medals for the last WW2 Arctic Convoys veterans 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z When the purser made the announcement, a collective groan echoed through the aircraft. Think your job is tough? Try being the human punching bag for airline passengers | Produced by Advertising Publications 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z As his pursers attempted to ram the car, he contacted colleagues at a station in Chantilly, further north. French car-chase victim snares thieves 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z The ship’s pursers used Gladstone bags like this one, recovered in 1987, to transport valuables. The Titanic’s Artifacts Are About to Change Hands. Here’s What’s for Sale. 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z I raised it with the purser - the man was moved and spoken to, apparently. Planes, trains and McDonalds: Your stories of porn in public - BBC News 2017-01-18T05:00:00Z “Men became pursers, or senior crew – but increasingly invisible to the public in terms of the cultural glamourisation. The image of the job became very feminised: looking after people, serving, looking great.” Glass ceiling in the sky: Qatar Airways’ problem with pregnant cabin crew 2015-06-19T04:00:00Z The three other charges Cho faces are the use of violence against flight crew, hindering a government probe and forcing the flight's purser off the plane. Former Korean Air exec pleads not guilty in nut rage case 2015-01-19T05:00:00Z Cho allegedly unleashed a torrent of abusive language at the cabin crew and then ordered the plane to return to the gate and forced the chief purser off the plane. South Korean airline heiress indicted over ‘nut rage’ on plane 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z They include many personal items such as these belonging to the ship's purser. Pictures: Life aboard the Mary Rose 2013-05-30T15:31:56Z Purser The purser, who controlled food and drink onboard, was a robust, strong and muscular man, with good teeth and an old head wound which had healed. The Mary Rose crew members revealed 2013-05-30T00:14:44Z When the co-pilot complained of the smell and the irritation to his eye and throat, the captain called the purser. Dizzy pilots 'masked for landing' 2013-05-09T08:08:56Z The voice of the purser was shaking and breaking as she spluttered instructions: "Fasten your seat belts, ensure that your seats are …" Couples gripped each other's hands across the aisles, mothers held children. Smoke in the cabin, crew in tears: how my flight turned into terror at 30,000ft 2013-03-17T00:06:25Z In one case, a flight purser was caught by the customs department while taking 372 mini liquor bottles from a plane. Air India 'staff stole alcohol' 2012-05-17T08:13:47Z What I was going to say when I was interrupted, dear, was that, if you’re a bad sailor, you ought to make a point of making friends with the purser. The Early Life and Adventures of Sylvia Scarlett 2012-04-26T02:00:17.327Z Here, illuminated by the glimmer of a couple of purser's dips, or tallow candles, was the place where for the next two or three years I was to live and sleep--otherwise my floating home. A Lad of Grit A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea in Restoration Times 2012-04-21T02:00:23.363Z On this deck, at the forward first-class entrance, were the purser's office and the inquiry office, where passengers' telegrams were received for sending by the Marconi apparatus. Loss of the Steamship 'Titanic' 2012-04-17T02:00:14.973Z "Please note that the last door on the left side cannot be used in case of emergency," advised the purser. Smoke in the cabin, crew in tears: how my flight turned into terror at 30,000ft 2013-03-17T00:06:25Z The captains, pilots, and pursers of that period were as fine a set of men as ever turned a wheel. The Columbia River Its History, Its Myths, Its Scenery, Its Commerce 2012-04-07T02:00:31.747Z He was in the hands of the purser, whose usual title at that time indicates his unpopularity: he was termed “Nipcheese.” The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z Our losses were heavy: besides the lieutenant, two midshipmen, the bos'n, and sixteen men were killed, and the purser and thirty-three men wounded. A Lad of Grit A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea in Restoration Times 2012-04-21T02:00:23.363Z Subsequently he had a dispute with the surgeon, and later with the purser. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z The purser also noted: "It is still very warm in some parts of the aircraft," and a Scandinavian passenger, an executive for a heating and cooling company, worried about switching off the air-conditioning system. Smoke in the cabin, crew in tears: how my flight turned into terror at 30,000ft 2013-03-17T00:06:25Z Many shots were fired, but missed; at length the purser shot the animal between the eyes, when she began to stagger. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z The purser of the Medusa, with a few others, opposed such a dastardly proceeding, but in vain; and the raft, without means of propulsion, was abandoned. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z If so be I do not return by that time, let the purser mark me off the books, 'D.D.' A Lad of Grit A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea in Restoration Times 2012-04-21T02:00:23.363Z The captain, purser, master, chyrurgeon, clerk, and 16 men were ashore; the rest drowned. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z Later became a surgeon in the British service; was also purser on the Culloden at the battle of the Nile. The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution 2012-04-02T02:00:25.387Z Besides the ten passengers we had the purser, the ship's agent, and another man at the table, and the table was never intended to seat more than eight. The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia 2012-03-13T02:00:27.187Z The purser of those days was taken from an inferior class of men, and often obtained his position by influence, rather than merit. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z "I've heered them called the weaker sex," said the purser's yeoman, who was fond of literature of the dime novel variety. Woven with the Ship A Novel of 1865 2012-03-12T03:00:26.883Z Only one man saved, by swimming from wreck to wreck, and getting to the Sterling Castle; the captain ashore, as also the purser.” The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z Early in the voyage an old lady complained to the purser because a young man in the music room insisted on playing the Dead March from "Saul." The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z It must be the 'squire—show me where he's moored, my old purser. Wild Oats or, The Strolling Gentlemen 2012-03-08T03:00:09.310Z After a time he was promoted to a stewardship and later became the purser of a rather important vessel. Essays In Pastoral Medicine 2012-03-05T03:00:09.993Z Here one of the volunteers, our poor old purser, generally known on board as the bellman, left us, and returned to England. The Cruise of the 'Alerte' The narrative of a search for treasure on the desert island of Trinidad 2012-02-17T03:00:29.247Z We realised that our observations had been imperfect; and so, being ever desirous of improving ourselves, we offered to put the purser on shore in the Dragon Fly. West African studies 2012-02-15T03:00:28.537Z I remember he told us with great glee how he and another young aviation officer had nailed the purser in his cabin one night during the trip across. The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z They cannot all be mistaken, and the man who is purser on this steamer seems to believe in him firmly. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z Began to teach the purser to read from notes with a leaf of music out of some periodical. Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 2012-01-24T03:00:23.377Z Mr. Pollock and Mr. Pursell undertook the posts of purser and carpenter. The Cruise of the 'Alerte' The narrative of a search for treasure on the desert island of Trinidad 2012-02-17T03:00:29.247Z The purser of the steamer thereon said “that people who said things like those about a poor inanimate steam launch were fools with a flaming hot future, and lost souls entirely.” West African studies 2012-02-15T03:00:28.537Z A hasty visit to the purser, and an examination of the sailing list, showed her the astonishing truth. The Blue Lights A Detective Story 2012-01-17T03:00:19.713Z She glanced at him for a moment in a fashion which sent a thrill through him; but Austin seldom forgot that he was the Estremedura's purser. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z Later, firefighters rescued the ship’s purser by helicopter, hoisting him strapped to a stretcher. Death Toll Rises to 6 in Italian Cruise Ship Accident 2012-01-16T09:24:53Z Our purser alone was to blame for what had occurred. The Cruise of the 'Alerte' The narrative of a search for treasure on the desert island of Trinidad 2012-02-17T03:00:29.247Z Well, that purser went off the scene in a blue flame; and I said to my companion, “Sir! we cannot say things like that.” West African studies 2012-02-15T03:00:28.537Z He sailed her for twenty years as captain and purser, her first route being a round trip every ten days between Kingston, York and Queenston. A Century of Sail and Steam on the Niagara River 2012-01-11T03:00:29.487Z Sobrecargo means much the same thing as purser, and Austin was an Englishman, though the Estremedura was to all intents and purposes a Spanish steamer. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z Then I left the business, and went to sea as a purser's mate in the American trade. In the Yellow Sea 2011-12-26T03:00:10.083Z Of course I had to keep hidden most of the time, especially when the captain or purser were around. A Texas Cow Boy or, fifteen years on the hurricane deck of a Spanish pony, taken from real life 2011-12-17T03:00:14.127Z “Not a wink,” they assured my friend the Irish purser, had they had “for a couple of months.” West African studies 2012-02-15T03:00:28.537Z Mr. Alexander Leach was purser and confidential agent. A Century of Sail and Steam on the Niagara River 2012-01-11T03:00:29.487Z There were four of us—our doctor, our purser, marine officer, and myself. Wild Adventures in Wild Places 2011-12-12T03:00:22.477Z It made Joe wonder of what size was the storeroom on this ship, and how it was that the purser or his assistants managed to gauge what would be required en route. A Boy of the Dominion A Tale of Canadian Immigration 2011-12-05T03:00:47.097Z A careful inspection of the passenger list and a few moments with the purser had convinced him that none of his three suspects were on board. On Secret Service Detective-Mystery Stories Based on Real Cases Solved By Government Agents 2011-11-26T03:00:14.947Z You must not mind what he says, said the captain; and he was ordered down to the purser's cabin: I was ordered centinel there. State Trials Vol. 2 (of 2) Political and Social 2011-11-24T03:00:50.470Z The mules were landed at Capetown, but the supercargo, or purser, who was in charge, collected the purchase money and the freight earnings and then disappeared. A Century of Sail and Steam on the Niagara River 2012-01-11T03:00:29.487Z It is supposed that the purser must have been bribed and in the business; at any rate when they arrived at Hong Kong both bullion, diamonds, and purser were mysteriously missing. The Beautiful White Devil 2011-11-11T03:00:24.760Z Find one of the officers if you can, or, better still," he said, "go along to the purser. A Boy of the Dominion A Tale of Canadian Immigration 2011-12-05T03:00:47.097Z Not a thing in the world," said the purser, "except that she is a most beautiful and apparently attractive woman. On Secret Service Detective-Mystery Stories Based on Real Cases Solved By Government Agents 2011-11-26T03:00:14.947Z He told me it was to put on the outside of the purser's cabin-door, to bolt the crazy gentleman in. State Trials Vol. 2 (of 2) Political and Social 2011-11-24T03:00:50.470Z “But I only felt full relief when the purser said there was nobody left on board.” Polish Pilot Rejects Hero Label After Crash Landing Boeing Jet 2011-11-02T16:06:04Z But I have four of those letters to P. and O. pursers unexpended still. Thirty Years in Australia 2011-10-25T02:00:27.397Z Then get off to the cabin steward, or to the purser, if you can find him, and ask for three dozen towels. A Boy of the Dominion A Tale of Canadian Immigration 2011-12-05T03:00:47.097Z "You have a passenger on board by the name of Dodge," he informed the purser, after he had shown his badge. On Secret Service Detective-Mystery Stories Based on Real Cases Solved By Government Agents 2011-11-26T03:00:14.947Z The captain ordered Mahony a dram; he drank it; he also ordered one Jack Lee to put two bolts on the purser's cabin-door. State Trials Vol. 2 (of 2) Political and Social 2011-11-24T03:00:50.470Z The purser was talking to the Old Man about it after breakfast. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z Whilst there I went out duck-shooting with the purser, who had the reputation of being a thorough sportsman and an excellent shot. The War of the Axe Adventures in South Africa 2011-10-10T02:00:22.657Z No place of quiet and comfort for me except swinging in the foretop with the purser’s monkey. The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn 2011-10-03T02:00:28.483Z "Is Mr. MacPherson, the purser of the Atlantic, there?" he inquired. On Secret Service Detective-Mystery Stories Based on Real Cases Solved By Government Agents 2011-11-26T03:00:14.947Z The Recorder—By whose direction was he put into the purser's cabin? State Trials Vol. 2 (of 2) Political and Social 2011-11-24T03:00:50.470Z In the absence of a doctor he and the purser were attending to the helpless survivors of the tanker. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z A story went around that the purser's wife, after working a presidential press charter, was asked by Bobby Kennedy to spend a weekend with him. Why I'm not watching "Pan Am" 2011-09-26T01:15:00Z The purser nodded and went about his duties while Sherman leaned over the forward rail and watched the shore, looming larger now every moment. The Duke Decides 2011-09-14T02:00:47.307Z On the arrival of the ship at Birkenhead, the purser, after offering two pounds for Tom in vain, stole Tom Brandy; but Tom was at his master’s house that night, nevertheless. The Domestic Cat 2011-09-08T02:00:21.853Z Jones—Nothing but a thin deal-partition parts it from the purser's cabin. State Trials Vol. 2 (of 2) Political and Social 2011-11-24T03:00:50.470Z We had drawn our boat well up on the sandy beach of a little cove, hidden by some scraggy bushes when— “‘Look, look!’ cried our purser’s clerk. O'er Many Lands, on Many Seas 2011-09-08T02:00:19.987Z I remember another notorious purser who seemed to be able to get away with anything. Why I'm not watching "Pan Am" 2011-09-26T01:15:00Z A grim smile played round the Senator's firm lips when, after going through the needful formalities with the purser, he quitted the steamer's stronghold, carrying the leather despatch-box. The Duke Decides 2011-09-14T02:00:47.307Z Both the purser and the steward informed me that she had not been seen on the steamer. The Bradys After a Chinese Princess The Yellow Fiends of 'Frisco 2011-09-06T02:00:11.117Z Jones—About Wednesday or Thursday before this happened, the captain said to me, Cooper, get this purser's cabin cleaned out, for he said he expected a gentleman shortly to come on board. State Trials Vol. 2 (of 2) Political and Social 2011-11-24T03:00:50.470Z Now our purser was a mean old fellow. O'er Many Lands, on Many Seas 2011-09-08T02:00:19.987Z I was mighty glad it was not the purser’s fault. The Sea and the Jungle 2011-08-30T02:00:30.350Z Could it be that one of the "confidence-men," about whom he had just spoken so lightly, was going to practise on him ere even the securities were out of the purser's custody? The Duke Decides 2011-09-14T02:00:47.307Z Our young woman was already seated: and a fat uniformed mate or purser or official of some sort was finishing off in the distance. Sea and Sardinia 2011-08-28T02:00:30.857Z I drawed aside the scuttle that looked into the purser's cabin from the steward's room, and cried, Sir, if you are alive, speak. State Trials Vol. 2 (of 2) Political and Social 2011-11-24T03:00:50.470Z As I say, that purser’s boat your sister and her sickly husband was in had jest as good a chance as we had. Carolyn of the Corners 2011-08-10T02:00:14.997Z I became the purser of the “Capella,” with my wages lawfully recorded at a shilling per month. The Sea and the Jungle 2011-08-30T02:00:30.350Z Lilian was both relieved and sorry when the iron-master hurried away in search of the purser to make sure that several bags of silver currency were put in safe keeping. The League of the Leopard 2011-07-23T02:00:12.490Z “You are Miss Fielding, I see by the purser’s list,” said the curious person, staring at Ruth through her glasses. Ruth Fielding Homeward Bound A Red Cross Worker's Ocean Perils 2011-07-17T02:00:37.407Z Williams—The purser's cabin is in a place called the Cockpit, the lower steps of the ladder is just by the door of the purser's cabin. State Trials Vol. 2 (of 2) Political and Social 2011-11-24T03:00:50.470Z There was another boat—the purser’s, it was—was driftin’ about all night with us. Carolyn of the Corners 2011-08-10T02:00:14.997Z “Here’s the room,” said the purser, stopping suddenly, and referring to the list he carried. Ruth Fielding Down in Dixie Great Times in the Land of Cotton 2011-07-17T02:00:32.150Z The purser clutched at a stanchion and uttered a quick exclamation; Maxwell wheeled round suddenly. The League of the Leopard 2011-07-23T02:00:12.490Z She had glanced through the purser’s list and knew that there was no passenger using that name on the Admiral Pekhard. Ruth Fielding Homeward Bound A Red Cross Worker's Ocean Perils 2011-07-17T02:00:37.407Z The gentleman walked to-and-fro the purser's cabin while they were nailing the bolts on. State Trials Vol. 2 (of 2) Political and Social 2011-11-24T03:00:50.470Z “Well, sir, after the two boats come so nigh smashin’ into each other, the purser must have slipped his drag. Carolyn of the Corners 2011-08-10T02:00:14.997Z The purser had evidently been trying to pacify her, but now he gave it up. Ruth Fielding Down in Dixie Great Times in the Land of Cotton 2011-07-17T02:00:32.150Z He knew little of Miss Castro beyond what the purser had told him, and that Maxwell had met her elsewhere; but he was to learn more in due time. The League of the Leopard 2011-07-23T02:00:12.490Z “That is so,” admitted Ruth, who had read the purser’s list. Ruth Fielding Homeward Bound A Red Cross Worker's Ocean Perils 2011-07-17T02:00:37.407Z T. Court—I know no cabins there but the purser's cabin and the slop-room, etc. State Trials Vol. 2 (of 2) Political and Social 2011-11-24T03:00:50.470Z He didn’t want to go in the purser’s boat, if there was more women or children to go. Carolyn of the Corners 2011-08-10T02:00:14.997Z “Do you know these two young ladies?” demanded the purser, in surprise. Ruth Fielding Down in Dixie Great Times in the Land of Cotton 2011-07-17T02:00:32.150Z He will certainly blame us if we allow any opportunity for obtaining news to escape, and I must find somebody to take a note off to the purser. The League of the Leopard 2011-07-23T02:00:12.490Z “Since when were you appointed purser, Mr Hume?” The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z And then I saw captain Goodere going down the ladder from the deck towards the purser's cabin, but for what intention I know not. State Trials Vol. 2 (of 2) Political and Social 2011-11-24T03:00:50.470Z The purser had jest as good a chance as we did. Carolyn of the Corners 2011-08-10T02:00:14.997Z With the group Ruth and Helen recognized the purser who had viséd their tickets. Ruth Fielding Down in Dixie Great Times in the Land of Cotton 2011-07-17T02:00:32.150Z "I wouldn't count too much on that," smiled the purser. The League of the Leopard 2011-07-23T02:00:12.490Z There his education helped him, he became a foreman, next he got the post of purser on one of the steamers trading between Puget Sound and the North. A Claim on Klondyke A Romance of the Arctic El Dorado 2011-07-03T02:00:07.507Z In answer to Goodere, he said that there were in the cockpit the steward's room, the purser's cabin, and the slop-room. State Trials Vol. 2 (of 2) Political and Social 2011-11-24T03:00:50.470Z It sponged out the lamp in the purser’s boat. Carolyn of the Corners 2011-08-10T02:00:14.997Z The purser and policemen went away, and the girls ran out on deck to see the 19 police officers go down the ladder and into the launch. Ruth Fielding Down in Dixie Great Times in the Land of Cotton 2011-07-17T02:00:32.150Z The cabin had previously been used as the purser's office, and from it voice-tubes had communicated with the captain's cabin, the head steward's quarters, and the clerk's office. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z The poet declined the offer, and became purser of the “Aurora” frigate, which had been commissioned to carry out to India certain supervisors or superintendents of the East India Company. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z The Recorder—And could you see who was at the purser's cabin-door all that time? State Trials Vol. 2 (of 2) Political and Social 2011-11-24T03:00:50.470Z So, then, he let me lower him down into the purser’s boat after his wife. Carolyn of the Corners 2011-08-10T02:00:14.997Z Perhaps the purser already has your lost ticket——” At that moment the purser himself appeared, coming up the saloon. Ruth Fielding Down in Dixie Great Times in the Land of Cotton 2011-07-17T02:00:32.150Z "You may as well get your purser to write out a receipt," said O'Hara. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z Besides his nomination as purser, Falconer was promised the post of private secretary to the commissioners. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z Buchanan—I am positive you were there in the purser's cabin when I heard the murder cried out. State Trials Vol. 2 (of 2) Political and Social 2011-11-24T03:00:50.470Z He knew the steamship, Dunraven, had sunk; and what mattered it whether Hannah and her husband had gone down with her or gone down with the purser’s boat a few hours later? Carolyn of the Corners 2011-08-10T02:00:14.997Z “You are Miss Cameron?” asked the smiling purser of Ruth’s chum. Ruth Fielding Down in Dixie Great Times in the Land of Cotton 2011-07-17T02:00:32.150Z Here amongst the hardy, honest fishermen and miners the two sons of Mr. Temple meet with Will Marion, the nephew of a retired purser of the Royal Navy and owner of several fishing-boats. Blackie & Sons Catalogue - 1886 Books for Young People 2011-06-16T02:00:16.233Z She tried to explain the appearance of the round-shouldered man as she led the purser along the deck. Ruth Fielding In the Red Cross Doing Her Best For Uncle Sam 2011-06-14T02:00:23.757Z Big as he was the suit he had on that day was too large, and hung on him like a purser's shirt on a handspike. From Chart House to Bush Hut Being the Record of a Sailor's 7 Years in the Queensland Bush 2011-06-08T02:00:16.290Z We got separated from her, and we was saved, whilst the purser’s boat wasn’t never heard on again.” Carolyn of the Corners 2011-08-10T02:00:14.997Z The deck officer had turned her over to the purser and it was evident that the latter was in for an unpleasant quarter of an hour. Ruth Fielding Down in Dixie Great Times in the Land of Cotton 2011-07-17T02:00:32.150Z The purser from the Zeelander lifted a tub for me and there's still a bit left. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z “Professor Perry has nothing to do with the ladies aboard, I assure you,” chuckled the purser. Ruth Fielding In the Red Cross Doing Her Best For Uncle Sam 2011-06-14T02:00:23.757Z The purser would probably pat us on the back, tell us to be good, and warn us not to read so many detective stories. Nan Sherwood's Summer Holidays 2011-05-22T02:00:14.900Z Then, after 185 day-break, the French battleships that had stood by picked us up, but we couldn’t find the purser’s boat. Carolyn of the Corners 2011-08-10T02:00:14.997Z “She is not of a lovable disposition, that is sure,” agreed the purser. Ruth Fielding Down in Dixie Great Times in the Land of Cotton 2011-07-17T02:00:32.150Z One Western gentleman asked me particularly, in the presence of the purser, if the money would really be devoted to the relief of the sufferers. The Mapleson Memoirs, vol I 1848-1888 2011-05-20T02:00:28.363Z She said nothing to the purser or to anybody else about what she had heard the strange man say in German. Ruth Fielding In the Red Cross Doing Her Best For Uncle Sam 2011-06-14T02:00:23.757Z Each day the purser sticks a flag, representing our ship on this line, so that it shows where we are and how far we have traveled during the day. Nan Sherwood's Summer Holidays 2011-05-22T02:00:14.900Z The purser had a sea anchor out,” said Benjamin Hardy. Carolyn of the Corners 2011-08-10T02:00:14.997Z The instrument is in Room Seventy,” said the purser, bustling away. Ruth Fielding Down in Dixie Great Times in the Land of Cotton 2011-07-17T02:00:32.150Z Gilbert Oglander presented him to the purser, who straightway entered his name on the ship's books. 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 same year he sailed for Bengal as purser of the Aurora frigate, which is believed to have foundered at sea. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z With this she was off to the purser’s office. Nan Sherwood's Summer Holidays 2011-05-22T02:00:14.900Z He was purser on the Weare last summer, and went in after the close of navigation in October or September. All about the Klondyke gold mines 2011-04-13T02:00:12.887Z In a few minutes the purser gave me a nice roomy cabin, and a kind helpful old negro woman took me and the children to its comfortable seclusion. All the Days of My Life: An Autobiography The Red Leaves of a Human Heart 2011-03-31T02:00:16.763Z Let him be your serving-boy, or a powder-boy, or what you like; and bid the purser enter him on the ship's books. 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 Buckles became a purser on merchant ships, traveling the globe. Frank Buckles, last U.S. vet?eran of World War I, laid to rest at Arlington 2011-03-15T21:42:00Z Say, purser, is that berth I had taken for the trip down again? The Great Gold Rush A Tale of the Klondike 2011-03-06T03:00:22.017Z After the armistice, he traveled the globe as a purser on commercial ships and was caught in Manila when Japan invaded the Philippines in 1941. Frank Buckles, last known World War I veteran, dies at 110 2011-03-01T04:50:08Z He prodded the purser in the chest with a finger that would have punched a hole in a weaker man. Sense of Obligation 2011-02-09T03:00:52.337Z It was only then, at that precise moment, that I in any way connected Mettie's remarks with the thought of the Pirate Boy, now a purser in the —— Line. A Lame Dog's Diary 2011-02-04T03:00:23.707Z The chief steward acted as purser, and knew the names of all on board after five minutes’ study of his ledger. His Unknown Wife 2011-01-27T03:00:38.763Z The purser pointed to the mouth of a valley, which soon appeared blocked by a mighty mountain. The Great Gold Rush A Tale of the Klondike 2011-03-06T03:00:22.017Z They had been out there a very long time—too long, and—and what was that man—the purser—doing? A Pasteboard Crown A Story of the New York Stage 2011-01-26T03:00:25.590Z “Tell that t’ the captain or the purser,” he interrupted sharply. The Land of Frozen Suns 2011-01-23T03:00:15.307Z And in case he should be asleep when the boat was off Queenstown, he had asked the purser to give him a call. '?19,000' 2011-01-14T03:00:45.303Z The reply of Captain Semmes was, that his purser had been put in irons, and had his head shaved by us, and that he meant to retaliate. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z However, later, as he was moving toward the purser's office, he came upon her aft on the promenade deck, elbows upon the rail, eyes upon the steerage. Caravans By Night A Romance of India 2011-01-03T03:01:02.370Z An envelope thrust into her unwilling hand, and the purser was away, calling for a Mr. Pemberton Something, and waving one last missive aloft for its claimant. A Pasteboard Crown A Story of the New York Stage 2011-01-26T03:00:25.590Z The cabin of the Moon’s purser was robbed the night you left, and it’s laid to you. The Land of Frozen Suns 2011-01-23T03:00:15.307Z Every passenger, his address, description, and destination had been listed; the evidence of the second mate, doctor, steward, and purser had been committed to paper and signed. '?19,000' 2011-01-14T03:00:45.303Z I had only just embarked on board the Germanic at Liverpool, when the purser handed me a letter from America. Jonathan and His Continent Rambles Through American Society 2010-12-20T17:12:16.420Z "Quite," he agreed, having forgotten the purser in the eternal wonder of her eyes. Caravans By Night A Romance of India 2011-01-03T03:01:02.370Z As soon as I was rated, I received from the purser what necessaries I required, which was placed to my account to be deducted from my wages. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 16 "Looks like a purser's jacket on a marling-spike!" sang out some one else; and then more laughter. Miss Million's Maid A Romance of Love and Fortune He knew that when the purser went his rounds, or the steward, or whoever it might be, and discovered the dead body, all would be confusion. '?19,000' 2011-01-14T03:00:45.303Z During the passage young Barney was insulted by the purser of the Perseus and knocked him down the hatchway for which he was commended by the British captain. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution His curiosity led him to the purser's office where he consulted the register. Caravans By Night A Romance of India 2011-01-03T03:01:02.370Z “I’ll just run in and see the purser,” he announced, with his tireless energy. The Key to Yesterday "All in the ship's safe, in care of the purser," replied Cecilie. The Social Gangster The mayordomo is the purser, and has the immediate charge of the stores, produce, materials for labor, and provisions for consumption, and keeps the accounts. To Cuba and Back Let her draw stores, you find she's steward and purser, just surely poison to the chandlers. A Man in the Open His first move led him to the purser's office. Caravans By Night A Romance of India 2011-01-03T03:01:02.370Z To be the article of the wound and to have no purser is not any more of a delight than is mutton. Geography and Plays Thompson, the purser, a quiet, unexcitable Englishman, met us as we came over the side, and for the moment we lost sight of our new-found friend, Wade. The Social Gangster He caught up a fowling-piece which had belonged to his friend the purser, and handed Frank the fourth gun, an ordinary seaman’s carbine. Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa The captain asked me yesterday to look out for a bright youth to help with the cargo, assist the purser, and be a sort of cabin assistant. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils While the purser was telephoning, Trent scanned the register. Caravans By Night A Romance of India 2011-01-03T03:01:02.370Z The steward consulted the purser, the purser consulted the first officer, and in five minutes the cabin of the latter functionary was at Tancred's disposal. A Transient Guest and Other Episodes The purser, as soon as we came aboard, had summoned the ship's surgeon, and we had scarcely arrived at Rawaruska's room when he joined us. The Social Gangster We reached a little railway, on an island, which was to convey us to a second steamer, because, as the purser explained, the river was "a trifle broken." From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel He's going to help out in the purser's office. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils "It's all right, sir," reported the purser, hanging up the receiver, a new note of respect in his voice. Caravans By Night A Romance of India 2011-01-03T03:01:02.370Z All he could do now was to ask the purser for his master's cabin. Round the World in Eighty Days Kennedy ventured no opinion, but now, more than ever, hastened to signify to the purser that he wanted to look over the ground as quickly as possible before the ship docked. The Social Gangster D—n that purser and the people who christened her! From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel The purser will tell you what to do. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils Note this: that pursers are the biggest thieves that ever deserved to be flogged, pickled, tarred, keel-hauled, and then hanged. Seven Frozen Sailors "There is no young lady on board," said the purser. Round the World in Eighty Days "Why, Miss Hoffman found her," replied the purser quickly. The Social Gangster The purser's steward lay on the ground and screamed; the boatswain spit out his double teeth and two or three mouthfuls of blood, and then threw down his pistol in a rage. International Short Stories English He knew where to find the man who was to be his immediate superior, for on the way to the captain's cabin Mr. Weatherby had pointed out to Nat where the purser's office was. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils The kindly purser was soon pouring hundreds of letters and telegrams into my eager hands, sweet and welcoming messages—happy augury! Geraldine Farrar The Story of an American Singer "Tickets, please!" cried the purser, coming round at this critical moment to collect the fares, and holding out his hand in anticipation. A Fourth Form Friendship A School Story Kennedy looked at the purser keenly for a moment, then asked, "Were they traveling together?" The Social Gangster "This is the gentleman whom you have insulted, Mr. Easy," replied the boatswain, pointing to the purser's Steward. International Short Stories English He went to the purser's office, to see if there was anything that needed to be done. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils At this point the purser explains that the steep ascent to our right is called Bald Hill. Seeds of Pine "Not for the Queen of England!" returned the purser, as he waited, shuffling the tickets and some loose change suggestively in his hand. A Fourth Form Friendship A School Story For technical purposes, as I supposed, I was put down “purser.” The Bonadventure A Random Journal of an Atlantic Holiday Mr. Tallboys, on his return with the purser's steward, went over the ground, and, finding that it was "equal angles subtended by equal sides," declared that all was right. International Short Stories English "And I say they are," replied the purser firmly. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils The purser says this roughness is not worth regarding, for while here is the country a fellow roughs it, in the city he "gets it rough." Seeds of Pine The purser rubbed his chin, as if in doubt. A Fourth Form Friendship A School Story Me he would accept as purser, not so much because I showed any promise as a book-keeper, as that I had been in an infantry battalion in the Line. The Bonadventure A Random Journal of an Atlantic Holiday The purser, with a wen and a gilt-banded cap on his head, was flying about like one distracted. An American Girl Abroad Angrily muttering to himself, the mate started for the captain's cabin, while poor Nat, much distressed over the trouble into which he had gotten, stood dejectedly in the purser's office. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils The purser, a very agreeable and well-behaved man, gave up his office to me, but I did not rest well, in that a whirligig of jubilant mosquitoes was occupying it conjunctively. Seeds of Pine "Well, we have got ourselves into a scrape!" exclaimed Phœbe, as soon as the purser was out of earshot. A Fourth Form Friendship A School Story These brightened up the melancholy purser, who was now approaching the end of his employment. The Bonadventure A Random Journal of an Atlantic Holiday Stranleigh went down to the purser, and that overworked official threw him a friendly glance, which nevertheless indicated that his time was valuable. Lord Stranleigh Abroad At that moment a deckhand came up to where Nat stood talking to the purser. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils Surgeons, pursers and secretaries, went off their feed, and from being rather over sanguine at times, burst forth with lamentable wailings in the poignancy of their despair. Los Gringos Or, An Inside View of Mexico and California, with Wanderings in Peru, Chili, and Polynesia Next morning the Doctor, Tom Wallace, our purser, and myself drove to the place appointed for the meeting, and found the French party already on the ground. Belford's Magazine, Vol 2, December 1888 It seems that the coaster comes in a few hours later, but the trader is dealing a stud game and tells the purser to dump his freight on the beach. The Crimson Gardenia and Other Tales of Adventure Well, then, it is better that you should make all arrangements with the purser yourself. Lord Stranleigh Abroad "I guess Nat needed a place to work as much as did your nephew," replied Mr. Weatherby, when his protégé had gone back to the purser's cabin. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils "I undertook to be purser, but not pilot." A Rent In A Cloud And in one of these boxes, an oblong affair like the case of a cigar-holder, we were permitted to behold the cigarette which the great potentate had deigned to offer the Grand Duke's purser. Captain Macedoine's Daughter Their last glimpse of her showed the captain waving good-by and the purser flapping a red table-cloth at them from the after-deck. The Crimson Gardenia and Other Tales of Adventure The purser—the only official aware of the change—thinks you made a bet to go over steerage, and will probably forget all about the matter. Lord Stranleigh Abroad "Here are the manifest slips all written up, Mr. Dunn," and he handed the purser some blanks, filled in with figures. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils Gudgeon's eldest boy, he is at sea—a mate or a purser. Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war Accepted a post as purser on a grand duke's yacht. Captain Macedoine's Daughter The affairs of the company are managed by an agent known as a “purser,” who from time to time makes calls on the members for the expenses of working. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" I had some business with the purser—business that I rather shrank from executing. Lord Stranleigh Abroad Taking a lantern Nat went down into the forward hold, to examine some bales of goods, in accordance with the purser's instructions. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils His testimony was that he purchased a regular ticket at the same time as his friend Carlson, but these tickets were not taken up by the purser. The Everett massacre A history of the class struggle in the lumber industry Grand duchesses, princesses of principalities, eccentric millionaires, oriental potentates, and English nobles with Mediterranean villas came upon the stage and performed various evolutions which brought them into touch with the Grand Duke's purser. Captain Macedoine's Daughter Miss Neville was now obliged to act as doctor as well as purser. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 11 I judged from this that you are a good-hearted man, and my attention was attracted when you introduced yourself to the purser as Trevelyan, because Trevelyan is my own name.” Lord Stranleigh Abroad While Nat was checking off the bales, finding only one or two slight errors in the list the purser had given him, he heard a noise forward in the dark hold. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils Waiting a few moments to see if they would discover him, he soon gave it up and went in search of the purser, who seemed to know about everyone of note in St. Louis. Bring Me His Ears So it fell out that the Grand Duke, whose photograph showed a much be-whiskered person with very long thin legs and a huge nose, found himself without a purser one day. Captain Macedoine's Daughter The purser spied and introduced me to my host, ex-judge Nahinu, who was then deep in business, despatching and receiving goods. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 18 (of 25) “Are you going to your quarters now?” the purser asked. Lord Stranleigh Abroad "Who's there?" he asked, for it was against the rules for any one to enter the cargo hold, unless authorized by the captain, mate or purser. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils "You know cussed well you wasn't wastin' it," retorted the purser. Bring Me His Ears One boat came within sound and I recognised the Harry Lauder-like voice of the second assistant purser whom I had last heard on Wednesday at the ship's concert. "And they thought we wouldn't fight" And,” the purser added triumphantly after a distinct dramatic pause, “he got it.” The Bandbox The purser rapidly wrote out a new ticket, and took the difference in five-pound notes. Lord Stranleigh Abroad "I shall report this to the purser if you don't answer," he threatened. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils On the river side of the boat they found shelter against the slanting rain and were soon comfortably seated against the cabin wall, wrapped in the blankets he had coaxed from his friend, the purser. Bring Me His Ears But at the dress rehearsal the purser added six dark and dangerous-looking Spaniards. With the French in France and Salonika Staff recognised Mr. Manvers, the purser, betraying every evidence of a disturbed mind. The Bandbox “I wish to ask you if the steerage ticket you gave the purser was taken in part payment for the cabin ticket, or did you forfeit it altogether?” Lord Stranleigh Abroad About half an hour after Mr. Dunn had sent Nat into the hold the purser began to wonder what kept the boy. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils I want to see the purser of this ship. The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography A nice lad of some two-and-twenty, A—— by name, goes out in a nondescript capacity as part purser, part telegraph clerk, part generally useful person. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Volume 9 Pausing en silhouette against the glow, the purser knocked discreetly. The Bandbox In that case you will have no difficulty; your name will be on the purser’s list. Lord Stranleigh Abroad I hope he isn't going to do the way one boy did I used to have," said the purser to himself, "go down there and sleep. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils We found the purser in that condition of harassment which appears to belong, like its uniform, to his post, when a ship is clearing the land. The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography The purser came one day into the cabin, and, touched to the heart by my misguided industry, offered me some other kind of writing, “for which,” he added pointedly, “you will be paid.” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 2 (of 25) As he complied it was the purser who shut the door tight behind him. The Bandbox The purser supplied him with the drug, and he immediately started on his return. Carmen Ariza When he saw the purser, Mr. Marshall came to a sudden stop, and began to sniff the air suspiciously. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils Forty-eight hours later I had said good-bye to Sydney friends, and was installed at a desk in the purser's office on board the Orimba. The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography To such of the officers as knew about me—the doctor, the purser, and the stewards—I appeared in the light of a broad joke. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 2 (of 25) There was, to be sure, a deal more talk in the captain’s cabin—talk in which the purser took little or no part. The Bandbox My brother-in-law is purser on the Celestial Traveller. Sjambak Still, enough came up the hatchway to alarm the captain and purser. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils For one wild moment the panic-born thought of hurrying back to my purser and begging re-engagement for the outward trip to Australia scuttled across my mind. The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography The purser had joined us, and many of the crew. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, May, 1930 “We sailed from New York, June 22,” affirmed the purser. The Bandbox Captain Brooks occupied the pilot-house; Tom Brooks served as first mate, and Bill Brooks acted as purser. Philo Gubb, Correspondence-School Detective Nat, who had been taken in charge by the purser, when it was found there was no danger of the fire spreading, was examined by that official. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils It appeared that the assistant purser of one of the mail-boats had died while on the passage between Melbourne and Sydney. The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography His name was Tordoff on the ship's books, but that was a "purser's name." The Harmsworth Magazine, v. 1, 1898-1899, No. 2 “Ah, yes,” put in the purser sweetly, “but you yourself have just demonstrated conclusively that the robbery couldn’t have taken place at the hour mentioned.” The Bandbox A few minutes later the purser came aft, carrying a parcel in his hand, which he carefully placed upon the taffrail. Adrift on the Pacific A Boys [sic] Story of the Sea and its Perils "Do you think it fell, or did some one shove it?" asked the purser. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils The company preferred to fill such vacancies in England, and so a temporary clerical assistant for the purser would be shipped. The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography "Have you business with the purser or any officer of the ship?" The Destroyer A Tale of International Intrigue “He—” the purser began; but the man he had called Mr. Arnold interrupted. The Bandbox With a gasp of joy, she gazed at it, for she knew just what it was, the family jewel that had been sold to the purser of the Bermudian. The Vagrant Duke From Mr. Dunn, Nat learned when they were in the unsafe passage, for the purser had been over that route many times. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils The purser paid me my five pounds before I left the ship, wished me luck, and vowed, as his habit was in saying good-bye to people, that he was very glad he had met me. The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography Neither the Captain nor the purser could vouch for any of the undistinguished people here, and so each one of them was most thoroughly examined. The Destroyer A Tale of International Intrigue “Vanished—disappeared—gone!” said the purser, waving his hands graphically. The Bandbox We carried a crew of sixteen, this voyage, exclusive of the navigating officers, and the purser, Snap Dean, and Dr. Frank. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1930 "Is that all you've got to do?" asked Mr. Dunn, the purser, of Sam, as he saw the youth standing idly at the rail, when every one else was busy. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils I always smile when my eyes fall upon such writings; and, generally, I recall, momentarily at all events, some aspect of my own arrival in England as purser's clerk on board the Orimba. The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography Pachmann compared the items of the description point by point with the man who sat smiling so shamelessly before him, answering the purser's questions in an ironical voice. The Destroyer A Tale of International Intrigue “A bit thick,” commented the purser in an acid voice. The Bandbox He didn’t hear what they said because the purser joined them.” Astounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1930 He said in his letter there might be a chance for me, after all, to get a place in the purser's office. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils Arrived within hailing distance of the vessel, I shout to the purser, the supercargo, or to anybody else who may have brought news or correspondence for me. The Pearl of the Antilles, or An Artist in Cuba "It is for the immigration bureau," the purser hastened to explain. The Destroyer A Tale of International Intrigue There we found the purser's sister, stumbling blindly to and fro, like a woman robbed of sight, while children were clinging to her dress and crying pitifully because she did not heed them. The House Under the Sea A Romance “Well, I’m not disputing that,” said the purser mildly. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1930 "Wait until I get in the purser's office," he mused as he puffed at his cigarette. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils You will get hold of the purser, and see Mrs. Leslie is made comfortable in every way before you follow me, Gillow. Thurston of Orchard Valley But perhaps they had merely been to see the purser, and were now on their way back. The Destroyer A Tale of International Intrigue In a little plot of ground in the temple garden, Mr. Phillips, purser of the Alceste, sowed mustard-seed, peas, and a variety of other seeds, the natives taking his directions for their culture. Account of a Voyage of Discovery to the West Coast of Corea, and the Great Loo-Choo Island Carter’s hands were fumbling at the purser’s pockets. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1930 "If you need any witnesses call on me," said the purser, as the boy went aft. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils "It is impossible for us to turn back, madam," said the purser to whom Millicent appealed. Thurston of Orchard Valley "Did you wish to see the purser or some officer of the ship?" The Destroyer A Tale of International Intrigue “Let’s hear it!” roared every body except the medico and purser. Captain Brand of the "Centipede" A Pirate of Eminence in the West Indies: His Love and Exploits, Together with Some Account of the Singular Manner by Which He Departed This Life But, glancing up, I saw, illumined by the turret lights, the figures of Ob Hahn in his purple-white robe, and Johnson the purser. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1930 The mate saw his advantage, as the purser hesitated, and he pursued it. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils George Comstock who was appointed steward after the mutiny, and business calling him into the cabin, he saw the former steward, now called the purser, engaged in loading a pistol. A Narrative of the Mutiny, on Board the Ship Globe, of Nantucket, in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 1824 And the journal of a residence of two years on the Mulgrave Islands; with observations on the manners and customs of the inhabitants And all that day, he sat beside the assistant purser, while the first-cabin passengers were called up, one by one, to make it clear that they were entitled to land in America. The Destroyer A Tale of International Intrigue “Why, Harry, what the deuce did you come down here for?” squeaked out the purser, as he unscrewed his lips into a pleasant smile. Captain Brand of the "Centipede" A Pirate of Eminence in the West Indies: His Love and Exploits, Together with Some Account of the Singular Manner by Which He Departed This Life The dead bodies of the captain and purser had drifted together on the floor in the center of the room. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1930 Nat questioned Mr. Dunn, seeking to have him recall exactly what had taken place, but the purser, much as he wanted to help his assistant, failed dismally. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils "I believe it happens sometimes with you, as it does with us, that the purser is a little of a rogue." The Surrender of Napoleon Being the narrative of the surrender of Buonaparte, and of his residence on board H.M.S. Bellerophon, with a detail of the principal events that occurred in that ship between the 24th of May and the 8th of August 1815 The purser was forced to confess that they were. The Destroyer A Tale of International Intrigue The doctor and purser told me they saw her cheat boldly; but yet she not only bagged all the money, but she won their mules into the bargain!” Captain Brand of the "Centipede" A Pirate of Eminence in the West Indies: His Love and Exploits, Together with Some Account of the Singular Manner by Which He Departed This Life Snap had taken the code-word sheet, that time we sealed the purser in the cage. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1930 "You will be relieved of your duties in the purser's office," went on Captain Marshall. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils He is so smart and has such a dignified manner we might well mistake him for the captain, but he is an officer, called the purser, who looks after the passengers. Round the Wonderful World I borrowed a pass-key from the purser on the plea that I had left mine in my room. Peter the Brazen A Mystery Story of Modern China The fifty dollars reward is in the purser's hands, where I advise you to leave it till you really need it. Harper's Young People, April 6, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly We were a seedy and careworn lot, in vivid contrast with the smartly uniformed purser of the boat. The Trail of the Goldseekers A Record of Travel in Prose and Verse Mr. Dunn complimented him on his aptitude for the work, and said it would not be long before he could qualify for the position of assistant purser. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils “Give me—well, say two hundred dollars, and I’ll have the purser change it.” The Dark Star Snapping off the light, he plunged down the murky corridor, with the guilty rose cameo clutched in his sweating hand, and came at length to the purser's office. Peter the Brazen A Mystery Story of Modern China "I'll answer for the three, and the cuisine," declared the purser boldly. Hurricane Island When the next boat came in I timidly approached the purser. The Trail of the Goldseekers A Record of Travel in Prose and Verse To be a helper to a pilot on a passenger steamer was much better than to be an assistant to the purser of a freighter. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils When Neeland returned from a visit to the purser with a pocket full of British and French gold and silver for Ruhannah, he knocked at the stateroom door of the Princess Mistchenka. The Dark Star What facts of significance he might have discovered from Blanchard were overshadowed by the purser's suspicious attitude. Peter the Brazen A Mystery Story of Modern China When I left the purser I turned in, for the night was shrewd and discomfortable enough to bar romantic thoughts on leaving the English coast. Hurricane Island There were about ten of us who lined up to the purser's window of the little steamer which came along that night and purchased second-class passage. The Trail of the Goldseekers A Record of Travel in Prose and Verse He was originally from Schenectady, for a time was a purser in the U.S. As I Remember Recollections of American Society during the Nineteenth Century I’m going to have the purser lock them in the safe and give me a receipt. The Dark Star Blanchard, the purser, dwarfed, perpetually stoop-shouldered, looked up from a clump of cargo reports and blinked through convex, thick, steel spectacles at his interrupter. Peter the Brazen A Mystery Story of Modern China It could only have been stolen by some one in our own part of the ship, since the purser had not ventured among the enemy. Hurricane Island The mutineers then proceeded to murder eight other officers, two lieutenants, the purser, the surgeon, the captain’s clerk, one midshipman, the boatswain, and the lieutenant of marines. By Conduct and Courage A Story of the Days of Nelson Fact is, we have state apartments, as you might say, for I've rented the second lieutenant's and 70 purser's cabins. Our Home in the Silver West A Story of Struggle and Adventure So he noted the door number and went away hastily in search of the purser, to do what he could in the matter of foreign money for the girl. The Dark Star A restrained note of triumph was unquestionably evident in the purser's cracked voice. Peter the Brazen A Mystery Story of Modern China The Prince's eyes gleamed ferociously, as if he would have sprung on the little purser, who slunk against the wall sullenly. Hurricane Island I should also be glad if the purser’s clerk would issue a couple of suits for my two men. By Conduct and Courage A Story of the Days of Nelson I telled him, gentlemen, that the first luff had sent Mr Snelling the purser to me with a dose, and he just grunted at me and went up again. Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop Why, look ye, you nincompoop," was the reply, "can't there be more'n one Jack Jones on the purser's books, and wherefore shouldn't there be more than one San Francisco in the chart of the world? Kathay: A Cruise in the China Seas Steamship and commercial messages were awaiting his nimble fingers, a half-dozen of them, in a neat little pile where the purser had left them to attract his attention as soon as he came on duty. Peter the Brazen A Mystery Story of Modern China "Good heavens, who wants to lock his ship in these accursed bilboes?" cried the purser. Hurricane Island Likewise stood up the owner, boatswain, purser, and every man well armed. The True Story Book As I stood alongside of him, both the purser and myself, who were five feet seven, appeared like pigmies. A Sailor of King George Eventually, by dint of zealous enquiry, I ascertained that the purser was the person charged with the assignment of berths and staterooms. Fibble, D.D. On the 1st of April the pursers joined their respective ships, and on the 3d we made sail with a fair breeze, and soon cleared the English channel. Narrative of a Voyage to India; of a Shipwreck on board the Lady Castlereagh; and a Description of New South Wales I looked across at the purser of the Sea Queen, with his good-looking, easy-natured face, his sleek black hair, and his rather flabby white face, and still I hesitated. Hurricane Island "Pretty full, but I think we can stow you away somewhere," said the purser. The Rover Boys in Alaska or Lost in the Fields of Ice “The devil has them by this time,” said the purser. A Sailor of King George We heard from Mr. Hooper, the purser, who was in her, that after waiting in vain for the barge's return, he set fire to the prahus. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery Suddenly Jack recollected what the purser had said about the diamonds. The Ocean Wireless Boys And The Naval Code We chaps have the benefit of a pleasure yacht, doctor," said he, winking, "and you bet I'm not purser for nothing. Hurricane Island The purser managed to find a large stateroom for them, containing three berths. The Rover Boys in Alaska or Lost in the Fields of Ice The purser, who had been eyeing him with a wicked look, said to us, “I’ll make that fellow drunk before he leaves the ship.” A Sailor of King George “By the Lord, if it isn’t my little purser!” exclaimed Colonel Clive. Athelstane Ford “Let the purser give you a suit of clothes for him, for we can’t do less than this for him.” Up The Baltic Young America in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark Lane, the purser, was the most in evidence in these discussions. Hurricane Island Knowing several officers of the mercantile marine, Wilmshurst strolled into the Zungeru's ship's office and asked the purser's clerk to let him have a look at the list of supernumeraries. Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force At length we came to the purser’s cabin which was neatly fitted up and well lighted. A Sailor of King George I told them my story, and had to tell it again to Mr. Griffiths and the purser when I reached the ship. Athelstane Ford Their last glimpse of her showed the captain waving good-by and the purser flapping a red tablecloth at them from the after-deck. The Boy Scouts Book of Campfire Stories "My hat!" cried the purser suddenly, slapping his flank. Hurricane Island “I had a talk with the purser last night, and I’m afraid we’ll have to ‘cut out’ the bugle calls on this trip. The Boy Scouts on the Yukon I have to add that Mr. Hanney, the purser, was wounded in the head, and Mr. Taylor, the gunner, in the shoulder and left hand, but neither dangerously. A Sailor of King George “Mr. Ford, sir, purser’s assistant of his Majesty’s ship Talisman.” Athelstane Ford The purser had claims to dispose of, and even your bedroom steward knew of a likely ledge of which he would divulge the position—for a consideration. From Paris to New York by Land Holgate turned his heavy face and still sombre eyes upon the purser, but said nothing nor otherwise remarked his outburst. Hurricane Island Formerly the note for slops given by the officer of a division to be presented to the purser. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. We soon rejoined the ship, quite elated with our prize, and sent her to Jamaica in charge of the purser. A Sailor of King George And whether from that occasion or another, by the time our voyage was ended I was known all over the ship as Colonel Clive’s purser. Athelstane Ford At meals they consisted of the three lieutenants, the surgeon, purser, and seven midshipmen. With Cochrane the Dauntless We trooped down, Prince and all, and it was as the purser had said. Hurricane Island A counterpart of the ship's open list, which is kept by the purser, to enable him to make the necessary entries in it. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The purser, who was with me, purchased with some rum which the coxswain of the boat brought with him two sacks of beans and some oranges. A Sailor of King George “There’s my little purser all over!” he exclaimed, with evident goodwill. Athelstane Ford The purser gave him a list, and he noted Kenwardine’s name near the bottom. Brandon of the Engineers "Now, then, Lane," I went on, and the purser followed me into the saloon. Hurricane Island A document delivered with the purser's accounts respecting provisions. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. It was a terrible mistake making me a purser. A Sailor of King George However, I found Mr. Sanders, the purser, to be a respectable, religious man, having as little love for Papists and Jacobites as I had myself. Athelstane Ford This somewhat surprised him, for the purser transacted the ship’s business and, so far as he knew, none of the other guests had been taken to the captain’s room. Brandon of the Engineers "Why, man, the purser's key—the key of the strong room," he said impatiently. Hurricane Island The purser's steward's assistant in the bread and steward's room. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. I had cautioned the purser not to buy any grunters, as those poor animals blown out with water we had purchased from these honest islanders in days of yore, were still fresh in my memory. A Sailor of King George Follow me this minute to the purser, and remember you are on board of one of his Majesty’s ships, and not a dirty herring smack.” Athelstane Ford By and by he thought he would speak to the purser, whom he knew, and went down the alleyway that led to his office. Brandon of the Engineers I knew enough of the purser to go bail for him in such a case. Hurricane Island During the war, when pressed men caught at every opportunity to desert, they adopted aliases to avoid discovery if retaken, which alias was handed to the purser for entry upon the ship's books. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. Before I had finished moving my under jaw, which had been in constant motion for the last twenty minutes, in came the purser and one of the mids to report the boat being on shore. A Sailor of King George Sheltered in the lee of the little deckhouse, Janice was left to herself and to her thoughts save when the purser came around for her fare. The Mission of Janice Day “Then you must be quick,” said the purser. Brandon of the Engineers Upon entering the wardroom I found Kennedy, Mackenzie, Grimwood the purser, and, somewhat to my astonishment, the doctor, present and chatting animatedly. The First Mate The Story of a Strange Cruise The weight formerly used in the navy, by which the purser retained an eighth for waste, and the men received only seven-eighths of what was supplied by government. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. “First of all,” whispered the purser to me, “we will try him with the punch.” A Sailor of King George Number Eight, take her ticket to the purser, get her stateroom key, and send the stewardess. Dorothy's Travels “You can pick your place,” said the purser. Brandon of the Engineers The whole of the mail was saved, the purser bringing it into the cabin, whence it was fished out and taken on board the tug. Faces and Places The office devoted to the purser's steward of former times, now paymaster's steward, whence he issues most of the light provisions to the ship's company.—Ward-room. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The purser was much cut about the head, and both his arms severely contused. A Sailor of King George The purser stood at the entrance of the saloon and assigned a seat to each person upon the examination of a ticket presented. Dorothy's Travels “Very well; I’ll tell you what I know,” he said, and related how he had found the man with the flute loitering about the purser’s door. Brandon of the Engineers The purser, who had fixed himself in the rigging some yards above them, getting numbed, loosed his hold, and falling headlong struck against the lady and bounded off into the sea. Faces and Places In large passenger ships which do not carry a purser, part of his duties devolves upon the captain's steward. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. In the meanwhile the purser went to his cabin, mixed some strong punch, and made some sherbet. A Sailor of King George The purser did his task very well,—said some slightest word to introduce the uncle and the niece together, and then vanished. Ralph the Heir Nobody met them, however, and they found the purser disengaged. Brandon of the Engineers It included not only bestowing their belongings in the chosen places, but interviewing purser and stewards in regard to rugs, steamer chairs, and other delightfully exciting matters. The Sunbridge Girls at Six Star Ranch In the royal navy it was an officer holding a warrant from the navy board, as the master, surgeon, purser, boatswain, gunner, carpenter, &c. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The purser was now sufficiently recovered to join us in our rambles of an evening, in one of which we came near a large tamarind-tree, where a number of humming-birds were flying around. A Sailor of King George But at last he was on board, and whispered his question to the purser. Ralph the Heir “About then,” the purser answered in awkward Castilian. Brandon of the Engineers In September, 1769, he embarked for India as purser of the Aurora frigate, which touched at the Cape, but never reached her destination. The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 2 A term applied erroneously to the purser, master surgeon, &c., of a man-of-war, for all men on board may be called on, more or less, to fight. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. However,” added he, “there is one more—I mean the purser: he is a complete nip-cheese, and as for his steward, he ought to have swung at the fore-yard arm long ago.” A Sailor of King George The purser had just raised his cap to Sir Thomas, and had turned towards the cabin-stairs to go in search of the lady herself; but he was stopped immediately by Miss Bonner herself. Ralph the Heir The purser shut the drawer noisily, but just then 255 a bell rang overhead and the whistle blew to warn the visitors that they must go ashore. Brandon of the Engineers He has hopes that on his making appearance aboard, and again entering his name on the frigate’s books, the purser will advance him a sum sufficient to release his retained chattels. The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea The present designation of the station formerly held by the purser; the officer superintending the provisioning and making payments to the crew. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. She proved a Spanish privateer of six guns and forty men, with a number of sheep on board, but the mids declared they were more like purser’s lanterns. A Sailor of King George The master-gunner, purser, one master's mate, one midshipman, and a parson, with nine seamen, was got into the longboat and cleared the ship. "The Gallant, Good Riou", and Jack Renton 1901 Finally the indurated mass became so susceptible of polish as in the last resort to provide the purser with a supply of snuff-boxes. William Pitt and the Great War We only stopped at Madeira long enough to get a few purser’s stores to add to the supply with which the generosity of Don Ferdinando had already provided us. Crown and Anchor Under the Pen'ant Also, a seaman takes up slops when he applies to the purser for articles of ready-made clothes, to be charged against his wages. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The purser was the shadow of a man, very regular in his accounts, fond of peach-water, playing the flute, of going on shore, receiving his necessary money and taking all imaginable care of number one. A Sailor of King George The purser and his child had been pulled on deck, and the combatants had a fair field. Golden Days for Boys and Girls Volume XIII, No. 51: November 12, 1892 But these provisions were issued by pursers who often eked out their scanty pay by defrauding the crew. William Pitt and the Great War This was equivalent to an order; and the master with a deep groan disappeared, only to make room for Mr Nipper, the purser. Crown and Anchor Under the Pen'ant An extra allowance formerly allowed to pursers for the coals, wood, turnery-ware, candles, and other necessaries provided by them. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The purser purchased several tons of yams for the use of the ship’s crew, some of which weighed upwards of twenty pounds each. A Sailor of King George All Vancouver's friends, patrons, and officers—lieutenants, pursers, pilots, and pilot's mates—are abundantly honored in the names scattered about this region. Life at Puget Sound: With Sketches of Travel in Washington Territory, British Columbia, Oregon and California The purser was one of the most gentlemanly and best educated men in the ship. The Three Midshipmen After some conversation they sent the passports back; then, headed by the agent and purser, manifest in hand, they began to verify the list and scrutinize the passengers in the staterooms. Bidwell's Travels, from Wall Street to London Prison Fifteen Years in Solitude One of the complaints of the mutiny was, having the purser's instead of an honest pound. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. Another most destructive insect to the biscuit is the weevil, called by the mids purser’s l——e. A Sailor of King George It was evident that, notwithstanding the forethought of the purser, many of the articles which he had intended to put into the boat had been left on board the ship. The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader And what befell their Passengers and Crews. At all events I will speak to the purser, and see that Hartley gets a proper outfit. Owen Hartley; or, Ups and Downs A Tale of Land and Sea Expecting to be followed, I had taken that instant precaution of impressing on the purser's mind that I was a Frenchman. Bidwell's Travels, from Wall Street to London Prison Fifteen Years in Solitude "Like a purser's shirt on a handspike;" a comparison for clothes fitting loosely. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. Pushing men hustle each other at the windows of the purser's office, under pretence of expecting letters or despatching telegrams. Gossamer 1915 It now contained 37 persons, including the captain, first officer, doctor, steward, purser, several able-bodied seamen, and all the passengers; while the two lifeboats had 31 of the crew. A Boy's Voyage Round the World “If we had but some food, we might fare better,” observed the purser. Owen Hartley; or, Ups and Downs A Tale of Land and Sea I passed into the washroom, just opposite where the purser sat, washed myself and brushed my hair. Bidwell's Travels, from Wall Street to London Prison Fifteen Years in Solitude Also, the smallest candle formerly issued by the purser. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The purser told me you were up here somewhere. Gossamer 1915 The discovery by Swires of the location of the secret safe in the purser's cabin had come about in a very simple manner. Tom Gerrard A large tub was brought them to wash in, and they were supplied by the purser with a seaman’s suit apiece. Owen Hartley; or, Ups and Downs A Tale of Land and Sea I’m captain, and purser too, and I’m not so extravagant as to serve out two courses for dinner. Picked up at Sea The Gold Miners of Minturne Creek The surgeon, chaplain, purser or paymaster, assistant surgeons, secretary, and ship clerks, on board men-of-war. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. Masters, midshipmen, and pursers must do duty as seamen. Down the Rhine Young America in Germany The purser laughed in unison, and then turning the key of his door, rose, went to his bunk, and touched a concealed spring in the heavy panelling at the back. Tom Gerrard The purser had purchased his stores, and got them on board. Owen Hartley; or, Ups and Downs A Tale of Land and Sea A haggard purser peered at them from his office. No Man's Land He was just finishing an apple, so he said, and was about to shy the core at the second purser when the torpedo hit the ship. Tom Slade on a Transport Lieutenants, masters, midshipmen, and pursers mingled with the seamen, and the work was done with promptness and precision. Down the Rhine Young America in Germany And if the skipper or the purser comes along, and finds you loafing about in, the alley-way when you ought to be turned in, I'll get into trouble as well as yourself. Tom Gerrard Even then it was several moments before the bedroom stewards perceived the prisoner, and instead of unbinding him at once they ran in search of the purser. Messenger No. 48 The master gave me lessons in mathematics and navigation, and the purser taught me writing and arithmetic, so that though I was still berthed for’ard I had advantages which even the midshipmen did not possess. Won from the Waves The Captain and the purser were the only two who did gamble going over, and they were very fond of poker. Forty Years a Gambler on the Mississippi His master dying, left him his bark as a mark of his good-will, and when but eighteen he became purser of a vessel frequenting the ports of Biscay. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold Leaving her with Blake, Fraser rejoined Gerrard, and together they went to the purser, whom they found in his cabin, and asked to see the passenger list. Tom Gerrard "That sounds reasonable enough, but at the same time I don't believe the story," the purser said severely. Messenger No. 48 The friends of Uncle Boz were mostly commanders and lieutenants, surgeons, pursers, and marine officers. Tales of the Sea And of our Jack Tars "I don't mean the Captain or the purser, but the other gentleman." Forty Years a Gambler on the Mississippi The purser of the "Birkenhead," with several companions, were drifting on one piece of wreck, when they observed a portion of a boat that was floating towards them, just under the surface of the water. Grace Darling Heroine of the Farne Islands "Well, go and get them now if you will," said the obliging purser. Tom Gerrard Jet was in that frame of mind when to confide in some one is a relief, and he told him the same story the purser of the steamer refused to believe. Messenger No. 48 It will put the purser’s whiskers in curl if he gives them a turn round with a marline-spike. Tales of the Sea And of our Jack Tars "Yes," said I, and I sent to the hotel and got the Captain and the purser, who testified that the young man did not play a card coming over. Forty Years a Gambler on the Mississippi And while he spoke, the purser was busily but very politely shepherding the promenade deck crowd toward the doorway giving access to the dining-saloon. In Search of El Dorado We therefore victualled him that day, and put him on our books with the purser’s name of Pompey. Olla Podrida My purser provides everything, and keeps a regular account, which I sign as correct, and send home to government, which defrays the whole expenses, under the head of conciliation money.” Diary in America, Series One Before, however, Lord Reginald took him into the berth he got him rigged out in a uniform supplied by the purser, which, with other articles of clothing belonging to Voules, made up his outfit. The Rival Crusoes “But what if her captor is bigger than we are?” asked the purser. The Two Shipmates And, so saying, the purser, cool and imperturbable as ever, bowed and withdrew, his departure being instantly followed by a hurried rush of the passengers to their cabins. In Search of El Dorado Meanwhile, Seagram, the surgeon, and purser were huddled together on the quarter, cursing a calm which deprived them of prize-money if not of promotion. Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver There was no such incident as that which stirred us on another voyage the taking of a carving knife to the purser by a drunkard. Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales We, who had been anxiously awaiting this hour for a couple of long summer days, took the ship by storm, and drove the most amiable and obliging of pursers nearly frantic with our pressing solicitations. Over the Rocky Mountains to Alaska “Not unless she is the smallest,” answered the purser, who was addicted to croaking. The Two Shipmates Then suddenly there came, unceremoniously elbowing his way through the excited crowd, the well-known form of the purser, his face wreathed with smiles, and a paper in his hand. In Search of El Dorado That night, on deck, a close friend of the purser came for an hour's walk around the deck. The Blot on the Kaiser's 'Scutcheon The purser opened his eyes and glared about him, as if he expected to find the record of the morning's doings chalked in big letters somewhere on the clean deck. The Adventurous Seven Their Hazardous Undertaking He was booked from Dar-es-Salaam to Bombay, and the purser professed neither to know whence he came nor whither he went beyond those two fixed points. The Priest's Tale - Père Etienne From "The New Decameron", Volume III. Upon application to the purser for a chair I received a camp stool. A Woman who went to Alaska On this I was rated as purser at twenty-five cents for the trip. A Labrador Doctor The Autobiography of Wilfred Thomason Grenfell It seemed that some months before he had been a purser on an East Indian liner. The Blot on the Kaiser's 'Scutcheon "Tut, tut, Missy, he could not have done that in broad daylight without someone seeing him," replied the purser, who always treated Nealie as if she were no older than Rumple or Sylvia. The Adventurous Seven Their Hazardous Undertaking The Doctor signed on the ship's articles as surgeon, I as purser. The Red-Blooded Heroes of the Frontier After this occurrence, the need for commanding officers became so imperative that even the purser and chaplain of the "Essex" were pressed into the service. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 "They were set right, though, when about noon the purser, having finished his own work, delivered the stories entrusted to him." Charles Carleton Coffin War Correspondent, Traveller, Author, and Statesman The purser told the woman that he had been shot in the right arm and could not help her nor come near to her. The Blot on the Kaiser's 'Scutcheon The boatswain's mate and the purser are to go with us to the brig, and see what is required in the way of stores. At Aboukir and Acre A Story of Napoleon's Invasion of Egypt After greeting the captain and shaking hands with his comrade the purser, he went into the saloon where some Englishmen were already asleep in the corners. The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume VIII. The sailing-master was at Baltimore, and the chaplain and purser were at Washington. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 While other knights of the pen confided their missives to the purser of the despatch steamer, Arago, Carleton put his in the hands of a passing stranger, who was going North. Charles Carleton Coffin War Correspondent, Traveller, Author, and Statesman This was his first voyage to test his strength to prove to the Government that he could take his old task as purser. The Blot on the Kaiser's 'Scutcheon The purser promptly seized one of his legs, and the fat washerwoman with equal presence of mind, laid hold of the other. The Narrative of a Blockade-Runner Mr. Beale, purser, was of great service at the guns, and in carrying my orders throughout the ship, with Midshipman Montgomery. The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876 |
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