Quote by Richard Francis Burton

Between 2 and 3 in the morning of the 19th inst. I was aroused by the cry that the enemy was upon us.

Between 2 and 3 in the morning of the 19th inst. I was arous

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This quote describes a specific event where the speaker was awakened in the middle of the night by the sound of someone alerting them that the enemy had arrived. It highlights the element of surprise and the urgent situation they found themselves in. The statement captures the immediate sense of danger and the need for quick action in response to the perceived threat.

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Morning

By Richard Francis Burton

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