Novels and Romances of the Author of Waverley, Volumen1Archibald Constable & Company, Edinburgh, and Hurst, Robinson & Company, London, 1824 |
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... Halcro comes ! " " Jeer me not , Mordaunt , my good lad , " replied the old man ; " When your foot is as slow as mine , your wit frozen , and your song out of tune- " " " How can you belie yourself , my good mas- ter ? " answered ...
... Halcro comes ! " " Jeer me not , Mordaunt , my good lad , " replied the old man ; " When your foot is as slow as mine , your wit frozen , and your song out of tune- " " " How can you belie yourself , my good mas- ter ? " answered ...
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... Halcro's cheval de battaille , and any allu- sion to which was certain at once to place him in the saddle , and to push his hobby - horse into full career . 66 His laughing eye kindled with a sort of enthu- siasm , which the ordinary ...
... Halcro's cheval de battaille , and any allu- sion to which was certain at once to place him in the saddle , and to push his hobby - horse into full career . 66 His laughing eye kindled with a sort of enthu- siasm , which the ordinary ...
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... Halcro , " we must think of something that will take in our dear Mordaunt , the first voice in the island , whether for a part or solo . I will never be he will touch a string to you , unless Mordaunt Mertoun is to help us out . - What ...
... Halcro , " we must think of something that will take in our dear Mordaunt , the first voice in the island , whether for a part or solo . I will never be he will touch a string to you , unless Mordaunt Mertoun is to help us out . - What ...
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... Halcro , " said Minna , rising , and taking her sister by the arm , " if indeed there be blame any where . " " I should fear then , Minna , " said Mordaunt , endeavouring to soften his tone into one of in- different pleasantry , " that ...
... Halcro , " said Minna , rising , and taking her sister by the arm , " if indeed there be blame any where . " " I should fear then , Minna , " said Mordaunt , endeavouring to soften his tone into one of in- different pleasantry , " that ...
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... Halcro in vain endeavoured to stop them , making , at the same time , a theatrical gesture , and exclaiming , " Now , Day and Night , but this is wondrous strange ! " Then turned to Mordaunt Mertoun , and added- " The girls are ...
... Halcro in vain endeavoured to stop them , making , at the same time , a theatrical gesture , and exclaiming , " Now , Day and Night , but this is wondrous strange ! " Then turned to Mordaunt Mertoun , and added- " The girls are ...
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Página 491 - 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...
Página 296 - I fear, too early : for my mind misgives, Some consequence, yet hanging in the stars, Shall bitterly begin his fearful date With this night's revels...
Página 155 - He was a lovely youth ! I guess The panther in the wilderness Was not so fair as he ; And, when he chose to sport and play, No dolphin ever was so gay Upon the tropic sea.
Página 246 - Portugal I sung, Was but the prelude to that glorious day, When thou on silver Thames did'st cut thy way, With...
Página 47 - She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies ; And all that's best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes : Thus mellow'd to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
Página 422 - 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!