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THE OXYGEN EXPLOSION.

A formidable explosion resounded. * * * The whole army of Quiquendone fell to the earth, like an army of monks. Happily there were no victims; a few scratches and slight hurts were the only result. The confectioner, who, as chance would have it, had not fallen from his horse this time, had his plume singed, and escaped without further injury.—Page 398.

Vol. 7.