Novels and Romances of the Author of Waverley, Volumen1Archibald Constable & Company, Edinburgh, and Hurst, Robinson & Company, London, 1824 |
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... looks forth at the measureless waters , from the crest of Fitful - head , something is yet left that re- sembles power of defence . If the men of Thule have ceased to be champions , and to spread the banquet for the raven , the women ...
... looks forth at the measureless waters , from the crest of Fitful - head , something is yet left that re- sembles power of defence . If the men of Thule have ceased to be champions , and to spread the banquet for the raven , the women ...
Página 105
... look and action , and evinced , at the same time , such strength of lan- guage , and energy of purpose , that it would have been difficult for the greatest sceptic to have doubt- ed the reality of her enthusiasm , though he might smile ...
... look and action , and evinced , at the same time , such strength of lan- guage , and energy of purpose , that it would have been difficult for the greatest sceptic to have doubt- ed the reality of her enthusiasm , though he might smile ...
Página 109
... , asha- med of his motion , " to look at the bear - braird , which must be sair laid wi ' this tempest ; but if this ho- nest woman like to bide wi ' us , I think it were best to let us a ' sit doun canny thegither , THE PIRATE . 109.
... , asha- med of his motion , " to look at the bear - braird , which must be sair laid wi ' this tempest ; but if this ho- nest woman like to bide wi ' us , I think it were best to let us a ' sit doun canny thegither , THE PIRATE . 109.
Página 110
... look of supreme contempt ; then , stepping to the window , seemed engaged in deep contemplation of the heavens , while the old maid - servant , Tronda , drawing close to her mis- tress , implored , for the sake of all that was dear to ...
... look of supreme contempt ; then , stepping to the window , seemed engaged in deep contemplation of the heavens , while the old maid - servant , Tronda , drawing close to her mis- tress , implored , for the sake of all that was dear to ...
Página 111
... look upon the spirit he has evoked , and which , though he knows how to subject him to his spell , bears still an aspect appalling to flesh and blood . The attendants stood by in different attitudes , expressive of their various ...
... look upon the spirit he has evoked , and which , though he knows how to subject him to his spell , bears still an aspect appalling to flesh and blood . The attendants stood by in different attitudes , expressive of their various ...
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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!