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  • The bandolin was soon placed in concert with the harp, and the strings of both vibrated to the thrilling notes of the

    The Scalp Hunters Mayne Reid 1850

  • The bandolin had been thrown down upon the ottoman, where it lay, but "she" was not there.

    The Scalp Hunters Mayne Reid 1850

  • We had brought with us the guitar and bandolin; but, after a few notes had been struck, the music was forgotten, and the instruments lay upon the grass at our feet.

    The Scalp Hunters Mayne Reid 1850

  • In one corner half a dozen sons of Orpheus twanged away upon harp, guitar, and bandolin; occasionally helping out the music with a shrill half-Indian chant.

    The Scalp Hunters Mayne Reid 1850

  • She sings it, accompanying her voice with the bandolin.

    The Scalp Hunters Mayne Reid 1850

  • He plays upon the bandolin, sings an Andalusian ditty, and is fond of _chingarito_ (mezcal whisky) and the "fandango."

    The Rifle Rangers Mayne Reid 1850

  • There are bedsteads of bamboo; the universal tortilla-stone; mats of palm-leaf; baskets of the same material; a small altar-like fireplace in the middle of the floor; a bandolin hanging by the wall; a saddle of stamped leather, profusely ornamented with silver nails and plates; a hair bridle, with huge Mameluke bit; an escopette and sword, or machete; an endless variety of gaily-painted bowls, dishes, and cups, but neither knife, fork, nor spoon.

    The Rifle Rangers Mayne Reid 1850

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