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The Philippine Islands Page 182

Author:
Lala, Ramon Reyes
Publication Info:
New York: Continental publishing company, 1899, pg 182

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I2 The Philippine Islands. fleet infested the coast and became the terror of the Spanish islanders. His exploits filled Manila with consternation, and councils were held to devise some method of getting rid of him ; but he set all their efforts at naught. The captured galleon Pinar put a million and a half of dollars into his treasure-chest ; water-carriers and fruit-vender. the Covadouga yielded him immense wealth. Spies upon high promontories watched the seas for the dreaded British ships ; the people of Manila were held ready to defend the city from assault ; every one was on the alert.the Covadouga yielded him immense wealth. Spies upon high promontories watched the seas for the dreaded British ships ; the people of Manila were held ready to defend the city from assault ; every one was on the alert.
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