The pirate. By the author of 'Waverley'. |
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... formed around old Halcro , while the bard chaunted to a low , wild , monotonous air , varied only by the efforts of the singer to give interest and emphasis to particular pas- sages , the following imitation of a Northern war - song ...
... formed around old Halcro , while the bard chaunted to a low , wild , monotonous air , varied only by the efforts of the singer to give interest and emphasis to particular pas- sages , the following imitation of a Northern war - song ...
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... formed , by crossing their weapons over the heads of their fair partners , resembled the band of Amazons when they first joined in the Pyrrhic dance with the followers of Theseus . But by far the most striking and appropriate figure was ...
... formed , by crossing their weapons over the heads of their fair partners , resembled the band of Amazons when they first joined in the Pyrrhic dance with the followers of Theseus . But by far the most striking and appropriate figure was ...
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... forming a semi- chorus , which accompanied and bore burthen to the principal singer . I. MERMAID . Fathoms deep beneath the wave , Stringing beads of glistering pearl , Singing the achievements brave Of inany an old Norwegian earl ...
... forming a semi- chorus , which accompanied and bore burthen to the principal singer . I. MERMAID . Fathoms deep beneath the wave , Stringing beads of glistering pearl , Singing the achievements brave Of inany an old Norwegian earl ...
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... formed syren , who had preceded him with as light a step as if she had been a real Nereid , who , having remained too late upon the shore , was , under the dread of Amphitrite's displea- sure , hastening to regain her native element ...
... formed syren , who had preceded him with as light a step as if she had been a real Nereid , who , having remained too late upon the shore , was , under the dread of Amphitrite's displea- sure , hastening to regain her native element ...
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... formed to entertain , with such deep - rooted fidelity , any affection that may be implanted in it ? " « I do not wonder , " said Mordaunt , eagerly sympathizing with the poor girl ; for , besides the tremulous expression of her voice ...
... formed to entertain , with such deep - rooted fidelity , any affection that may be implanted in it ? " « I do not wonder , " said Mordaunt , eagerly sympathizing with the poor girl ; for , besides the tremulous expression of her voice ...
Términos y frases comunes
amongst ancient answered arms believe betwixt boats bosom Bryce Snaelsfoot Burgh Burgh-Westra called Captain Cleveland Claud Halcro Cleve dame dance dare dark daugh daughters deep dwarf Dwarfie Stone Eric Scambester Erlend fair father favour fear fish Fitful-head glorious John guests hand hastily hear heard heart Heaven Hialtland honest instantly islands jagger Jarlshof John Dryden kinswoman Kirk Kirkwall knew Lady Glourourum land laugh Lerwick look lover Magnus Troil maiden Master Mordaunt mind Minna Troil Mistress Mordaunt Mertoun Nereid never night Norna Norse Norsemen Odin old Norse Orkney pause poor replied Cleveland rhyme rock rude Saint Magnus scarce seemed shore sister smile speak spoke stranger Swertha tale tell thee thing thou thought Thule tide tion tone Triptolemus Udaller Udaller's usual voice Voluspa waves Westra whale wild wind woman words yawl Yellowley young Zetland
Pasajes populares
Página 157 - There was a laughing Devil in his sneer, That raised emotions both of rage and fear; And where his frown of hatred darkly fell, Hope withering fled, and Mercy sigh'd farewell!
Página 95 - I pass, like night, from land to land; I have strange power of speech; That moment that his face I see, I know the man that must hear me: To him my tale I teach.
Página 225 - I do love these ancient ruins. We never tread upon them but we set Our foot upon some reverend history; And, questionless, here in this open court, Which now lies naked to the injuries Of stormy weather, some men lie...