Novels and Romances of the Author of Waverley, Volumen1Archibald Constable & Company, Edinburgh, and Hurst, Robinson & Company, London, 1824 |
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... question , such is the force of the sweeping sea- blast . At a short distance from the mansion , and near to the sea - beach , just where the creek forms a sort of imperfect harbour , in which lay three or four fishing - boats , there ...
... question , such is the force of the sweeping sea- blast . At a short distance from the mansion , and near to the sea - beach , just where the creek forms a sort of imperfect harbour , in which lay three or four fishing - boats , there ...
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... it would be an infringement upon the laws of hospi- tality , to ask questions which their guest might have found it difficult or unpleasing to answer ; and instead of endeavouring , as is usual in other coun- THE PIRATE . 13.
... it would be an infringement upon the laws of hospi- tality , to ask questions which their guest might have found it difficult or unpleasing to answer ; and instead of endeavouring , as is usual in other coun- THE PIRATE . 13.
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... question how far manse and glebe , stipend , victual , and money , might have out - balanced the good lady's predisposition towards Presbytery ; but her zeal was not put to so severe a trial . She died before her son had completed his ...
... question how far manse and glebe , stipend , victual , and money , might have out - balanced the good lady's predisposition towards Presbytery ; but her zeal was not put to so severe a trial . She died before her son had completed his ...
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... question , put as abrupt- ly as the former . " Which think you the handsomest ? " . " I , sir ? " replied his son with some wonder , but without embarrassment- " I really am no judge- I never considered which was absolutely the hand ...
... question , put as abrupt- ly as the former . " Which think you the handsomest ? " . " I , sir ? " replied his son with some wonder , but without embarrassment- " I really am no judge- I never considered which was absolutely the hand ...
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... questions which Mordaunt asked him- self eagerly , but in vain . He looked to the summit of the cliff on which he had left his father , and shouted to him for his assistance ; but his eye could not distinguish his form , and his voice ...
... questions which Mordaunt asked him- self eagerly , but in vain . He looked to the summit of the cliff on which he had left his father , and shouted to him for his assistance ; but his eye could not distinguish his form , and his voice ...
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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!