Novels and Romances of the Author of Waverley, Volumen1Archibald Constable & Company, Edinburgh, and Hurst, Robinson & Company, London, 1824 |
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... Head , which presents its bare scalp and na- ked sides to the weight of a tremendous surge , and forms the extreme point of the isle to the south - east . This lofty promontory is constantly exposed to the current of a strong and ...
... Head , which presents its bare scalp and na- ked sides to the weight of a tremendous surge , and forms the extreme point of the isle to the south - east . This lofty promontory is constantly exposed to the current of a strong and ...
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... Head , when what is now a cape , will become a lonely mountain islet , severed from the main - land , of which it is at pre- sent the terminating extremity . Man , however , had in former days considered this as a remote or unlikely ...
... Head , when what is now a cape , will become a lonely mountain islet , severed from the main - land , of which it is at pre- sent the terminating extremity . Man , however , had in former days considered this as a remote or unlikely ...
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... Head . He was an honest , plain Zet- land gentleman , somewhat passionate , the neces- sary result of being surrounded by dependents ; and somewhat over - convivial in his habits , the con- sequence , perhaps , of having too much time ...
... Head . He was an honest , plain Zet- land gentleman , somewhat passionate , the neces- sary result of being surrounded by dependents ; and somewhat over - convivial in his habits , the con- sequence , perhaps , of having too much time ...
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... Head . " I shall be handsomely rid of him , " quoth Magnus to himself , “ and his kill - joy visage will never again stop the bottle in its round . His departure will ruin me in lemons , however , for his mere look was quite sufficient ...
... Head . " I shall be handsomely rid of him , " quoth Magnus to himself , “ and his kill - joy visage will never again stop the bottle in its round . His departure will ruin me in lemons , however , for his mere look was quite sufficient ...
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Sir Walter Scott. treat ; a shelter from the weather for my own head , and for the boy's , is all I seek for . So name your rent , Mr Troil , and let me be your tenant at Jarls- hof . " " Rent ? " answered the Zetlander ; " why , no ...
Sir Walter Scott. treat ; a shelter from the weather for my own head , and for the boy's , is all I seek for . So name your rent , Mr Troil , and let me be your tenant at Jarls- hof . " " Rent ? " answered the Zetlander ; " why , no ...
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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!