Novels and Romances of the Author of Waverley, Volumen1Archibald Constable & Company, Edinburgh, and Hurst, Robinson & Company, London, 1824 |
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... youth , " I can do but little for you , but you may do something for yourself . My father's passion resembles the fury of those ancient cham- pions you sing songs about . " 66 Ay , ay , fish of my heart , " replied the old wo- man ...
... youth , " I can do but little for you , but you may do something for yourself . My father's passion resembles the fury of those ancient cham- pions you sing songs about . " 66 Ay , ay , fish of my heart , " replied the old wo- man ...
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... youth but few symptoms of parental affection ; yet , in his ordinary state of mind , the improvement of Mordaunt's education seemed to be the utmost ob- ject of his life . He had both books and informa- tion sufficient to discharge the ...
... youth but few symptoms of parental affection ; yet , in his ordinary state of mind , the improvement of Mordaunt's education seemed to be the utmost ob- ject of his life . He had both books and informa- tion sufficient to discharge the ...
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... youth of the hamlet in those desperate sports , to which the " dreadful trade of the samphire - gatherer " is like a walk upon level ground - often joined those mid- night excursions upon the face of the giddy cliffs , to secure the ...
... youth of the hamlet in those desperate sports , to which the " dreadful trade of the samphire - gatherer " is like a walk upon level ground - often joined those mid- night excursions upon the face of the giddy cliffs , to secure the ...
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... youth added more spirit to the dance , or glee to the revel , than the young stranger , Mor- daunt Mertoun . When his father's state of mind permitted , or indeed required his absence , he wan- dered from house to house a welcome guest ...
... youth added more spirit to the dance , or glee to the revel , than the young stranger , Mor- daunt Mertoun . When his father's state of mind permitted , or indeed required his absence , he wan- dered from house to house a welcome guest ...
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... with interest , there were few to whom her friends were more indebted for enhancing its enjoyments ; and although some- thing in her manners claimed deference ( notwith- standing her early youth ) as well as affection , 46 THE PIRATE .
... with interest , there were few to whom her friends were more indebted for enhancing its enjoyments ; and although some- thing in her manners claimed deference ( notwith- standing her early youth ) as well as affection , 46 THE PIRATE .
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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!