Count
A count is a nobleman in various European countries, of the equivalent rank of a British earl.Originally the title denoted the rank of a high official in the late Roman Empire and later in many German kingdoms in the early Middle Ages, as well as the Holy Roman Empire in Central Europe.
It was often conferred by the head of a country as an honorific title for special services rendered. The French equivalent is comte[?] and the German is Graf[?]. In German kingdoms the title was combined with the word for the jurisdiction or domain the nobleman was responsible for, such as "Landgraf" - landgrave, "Burggraf" - burgrave (see also: palatine count, margrave, rhinegrave, wildgrave, altgrave).
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followed by the two tramps. Soon Tom was released from the
fire. "Tar and feathers are fine, aren't they?"
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rip Tom's clothing from his back. Soon the unfortunate youth was
and advanced upon him.
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IN THE NICK OF TIME
him.
"Ha! ha! I guess you are pretty well scared now," laughed Baxter.
mark my words."
"Bah, Tom Rover, you can't frighten me. When I get through with
so that he could not stir. As his legs were still bound, kicking
"Here goes!"
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sending the tar brush spinning to a distance.
"You rascal, let Tom alone!" came in Dick Rover's voice, and he
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"I reckon we've got about all we want out of dis crowd, anyway!"
suddenly that he knew not what to do.
As quickly as he could Dan Baxter scrambled to his feet. As he did
he did so his hand went into his hip pocket and he drew a.
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