Ransome
noun
Arthur . 1884–1967, English writer, best known for his books for children, including Swallows and Amazons (1930) and Great Northern? (1947)
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The first time it happened Ransome and I were very much alarmed.
The Shadow-LineJoseph Conrad
The fever-devil had not laid his hand yet either on Ransome or on me.
The Shadow-LineJoseph Conrad
The unfailing Ransome lighted the binnaclelamps and glided, all shadowy, up to me.
The Shadow-LineJoseph Conrad
Ransome lingered in the cabin as if he had something to do there, but hesitated about doing it.
The Shadow-LineJoseph Conrad
In my cautious progress I came against a man in whom I recognized Ransome.
The Shadow-LineJoseph Conrad