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Archive 2006-01-01 Michael Turton 2006
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"Wretch" seems to me an appropriate description of the moral depravity of slave trading, and thinking of it that way makes the line much more appealing than I suppose it would be if I saw it as some general affirmation of original sin.
A Week To Go Steven Barnes 2009
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"Wretch," said Legendre, "thou hast the strength of Hercules for the perpetration of crime."
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"Wretch," said the dying king, "what have I done to thee that thou shouldst attempt my life?"
With Spurs of Gold Heroes of Chivalry and their Deeds Frances Nimmo Greene 1885
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"Wretch," said Paulett, "wouldst thou confound private murder with the open judgment of God and man?"
Unknown to History: a story of the captivity of Mary of Scotland Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862
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"Wretch," said Montreuil, "if that packet is opened, thy life is already gone."
Devereux — Complete Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton 1838
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"Wretch," said Montreuil, "if that packet is opened, thy life is already gone."
Devereux — Volume 06 Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton 1838
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"Wretch," exclaimed Father d'Aigrigny, endeavoring to shake himself loose from the grasp, "do you dare to lay hand upon me?"
The Wandering Jew — Complete Eug��ne Sue 1830
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"Wretch," exclaimed Father d'Aigrigny, endeavoring to shake himself loose from the grasp, "do you dare to lay hand upon me?"
The Wandering Jew — Volume 09 Eug��ne Sue 1830
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I was out of bed, and had thrown on a wrapping gown about me; I trembled from head to foot; he came up to me furiously; "Wretch," cried he, "you have broken your oath with me, and therefore mine is no longer binding - prepare to die."
The Castle of Wolfenbach Eliza 1793
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