rencounter
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It was evident, she thought, that Emma as yet knew nothing of that strange rencounter on the stairs.
From Victor's Triumph Sequel to A Beautiful Fiend by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth
I was beginning to recover my tranquillity, when the appearance of Mr. Talton drove me from your protection:—of my subsequent rencounter with the smugglers, I have already informed you.
From The Mysterious Wanderer, Vol. III A Novel in Three Volumes by Sophia Reeve
But the rencounter at Rakoniz," observed Henry Schlick, "remained, as I have heard, undecided.
From Gabriel A Story of the Jews in Prague by Spiegfried Kohn
The two old Cavaliers laid about them in a style worthy of their best and most chivalrous days, and the citizens as stoutly supported them although but poorly armed and equipped for such a rencounter.
From The Cavaliers of Virginia, vol. 1 of 2 or, The Recluse of Jamestown; An historical romance of the Old Dominion by William A. (Alexander) Caruthers
The youths and their tutor hastened to the drawing-room, when William and his brother were congratulated on the fortunate issue of their rencounter with the tiger.
From Forgotten Tales of Long Ago by F. D. Bedford
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