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A man describes his birth and upbringing through the adventures of his family.

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if the French are treacherous⁠⸺⁠They are as treacherous as devils, an’ please your honour, said the corporal⁠⸺⁠It gives me concern always when I hear it, Trim , said my uncle Toby ,⁠—for they don’t want personal bravery; and if a breach is made in the ramparts, they may enter it, and make themselves masters of the place when they please:⁠⸺⁠Let them enter it, said the corporal, lifting up his pioneer’s spade in both his hands, as if he was going to lay about him with it,⁠—let them enter, an’ please your honour, if they dare.⁠⸺⁠In cases like this, corporal,

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