The wanderer: or, A collection of original tales and essays, Volumen2 |
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... soon called to the contem- plation of another object`equally , if not more dis- tressing . Near the door of this horrid cage was erected a vile shed that was barely able to shelter one of the most miserable objects I ever had the misfor ...
... soon called to the contem- plation of another object`equally , if not more dis- tressing . Near the door of this horrid cage was erected a vile shed that was barely able to shelter one of the most miserable objects I ever had the misfor ...
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... warded him as he deserved , I thought proper to enquire into the truth of his tale , and I soon had the delightful satisfaction to find every thing as he had stated . There was something so extra- ordinary 12 THE WANDERER .
... warded him as he deserved , I thought proper to enquire into the truth of his tale , and I soon had the delightful satisfaction to find every thing as he had stated . There was something so extra- ordinary 12 THE WANDERER .
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... soon after his arrival in this city , the Laquais was left hanging loose upon society with a precarious subsistance , but notwithstanding his straightened circumstances , he soon became fa- mous in Moscow for his extraordinary ...
... soon after his arrival in this city , the Laquais was left hanging loose upon society with a precarious subsistance , but notwithstanding his straightened circumstances , he soon became fa- mous in Moscow for his extraordinary ...
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... soon re - conducted to the same miserable abode , by the young sovereign . Though , perhaps , I ought not to lament this treachery and ingratitude of Narran- Row , as it led to the loss of his kingdom and life ; for the English ...
... soon re - conducted to the same miserable abode , by the young sovereign . Though , perhaps , I ought not to lament this treachery and ingratitude of Narran- Row , as it led to the loss of his kingdom and life ; for the English ...
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... soon envelloped the pathetic scene before me and consumed the mortal part of the fair devotee , while her emancipated spirit winged its happy way to the arms of her beloved consort in the regions of eternal bliss . Thus in the prime of ...
... soon envelloped the pathetic scene before me and consumed the mortal part of the fair devotee , while her emancipated spirit winged its happy way to the arms of her beloved consort in the regions of eternal bliss . Thus in the prime of ...
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Página 15 - Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.
Página 159 - THE Lord my pasture shall prepare, And feed me with a shepherd's care ; His presence shall my wants supply, And guard me with a watchful eye ; My noonday walks He shall attend, . And all my midnight hours defend.
Página 128 - Two of far nobler shape erect and tall, Godlike erect, with native honour clad In naked majesty seemed lords of all, And worthy seemed, for in their looks divine The image of their glorious Maker shone, Truth, wisdom, sanctitude severe and pure, Severe, but in true filial freedom placed; Whence true authority in men...
Página 160 - Though in the paths of death I tread, With gloomy horrors overspread ; My steadfast heart shall fear no ill, For thou, O Lord, art with me still ; Thy friendly crook shall give me aid, And guide me through the dreadful shade Though in a bare and rugged way, Through devious lonely wilds I stray.
Página 83 - Cowards die many times before their deaths ; The valiant never taste of death but once. Of all the wonders that I yet have heard, It seems to me most strange that men should fear; Seeing that death, a necessary end, Will come when it will come.
Página 53 - Tis as the general pulse Of life stood still, and Nature made a pause ; An awful pause! prophetic of her end.
Página 212 - Confess'd from yonder slow-extinguish'd clouds, All ether softening, sober Evening takes Her wonted station in the middle air ; A thousand shadows at her beck.
Página 212 - In circle following circle, gathers round, To close the face of things. A fresher gale Begins to wave the wood, and stir the stream, Sweeping with shadowy gust the fields of corn ; While the quail clamours for his running mate. Wide o'er the thistly lawn, as swells the breeze, A whitening shower of vegetable down Amusive floats.
Página 215 - Low walks the sun, and broadens by degrees, Just o'er the verge of day. The shifting clouds Assembled gay, a richly-gorgeous train, In all their pomp attend his setting throne. Air, earth, and ocean smile immense.
Página 65 - Looking tranquillity. It strikes an awe And terror on my aching sight. The tombs And monumental caves of death look cold, And shoot a chillness to my trembling heart.