Novels and Romances of the Author of Waverley, Volumen1Archibald Constable & Company, Edinburgh, and Hurst, Robinson & Company, London, 1824 |
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... believe , he listened to the tales chaunted concerning these wonders of nature , and creatures of credulous belief , told in the rude but energetic language of the ancient Scalds . But there wanted not softer and lighter amuse- ment ...
... believe , he listened to the tales chaunted concerning these wonders of nature , and creatures of credulous belief , told in the rude but energetic language of the ancient Scalds . But there wanted not softer and lighter amuse- ment ...
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... believe , Mr Mertoun had only to throw himself into the stern of Sweyn's boat , or betake himself to a poney , if he liked a land journey better , and he would see not only his son , but twenty folks besides , who would be most happy to ...
... believe , Mr Mertoun had only to throw himself into the stern of Sweyn's boat , or betake himself to a poney , if he liked a land journey better , and he would see not only his son , but twenty folks besides , who would be most happy to ...
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... believe in your Bible , Baby ? ” I Baby was silenced by an appeal to Scripture , however mal - a - propos , and only answered by an inarticulate humph of incredulity or scorn , while her brother went on addressing Mordaunt.- " Yes , you ...
... believe in your Bible , Baby ? ” I Baby was silenced by an appeal to Scripture , however mal - a - propos , and only answered by an inarticulate humph of incredulity or scorn , while her brother went on addressing Mordaunt.- " Yes , you ...
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... believe that the tempest , which had raged so lately , and which was now declining , was sinking subdued before the charmed verse of Norna . Certain it was , that the blast seemed passing away , and the apprehended danger was already ...
... believe that the tempest , which had raged so lately , and which was now declining , was sinking subdued before the charmed verse of Norna . Certain it was , that the blast seemed passing away , and the apprehended danger was already ...
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... Westra -the wind has blown you on a rough coast , and we that are the natives must be kind to you as we can . This , I believe , is your sister - Mistress Bar- bara Yellowley , permit me the honour of a neigh- 226 THE PIRATE .
... Westra -the wind has blown you on a rough coast , and we that are the natives must be kind to you as we can . This , I believe , is your sister - Mistress Bar- bara Yellowley , permit me the honour of a neigh- 226 THE PIRATE .
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ancient answered arms betwixt boats Brenda Bryce Snaelsfoot Burgh-Westra called Captain Cleveland Claud Halcro dance dark daunt Drows fair father favour fear fish Fitful-head folks frae guests hand hear heard heart Heaven islands jagger Jarlshof John Dryden Kirkwall Lady Glowrowrum land Lerwick look Magnus Troil maidens mair Maister Mordaunt manner mansion master maun mind Minna Troil Mistress Baby Mordaunt Mertoun never Norna Norse Norsemen occasion Odin old Norse once Orkney pedlar racter Ranzelman replied Mordaunt rock Saint Saint Magnus Saint Ninian scarce Scotland seemed shew shore sister song speak stood stranger sure Swertha tacksman tell thee ther thing thou thought Thule tide tion tolemus tone Triptolemus Udaller usual vessel voice waves weel wild wind woman words Yellowley young youth Zetland
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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!