Novels and Romances of the Author of Waverley, Volumen1Archibald Constable & Company, Edinburgh, and Hurst, Robinson & Company, London, 1824 |
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... character was discovered , engaged the affections , and received the troth - plight , of a young lady possessed of some property . A patriotic individual , JAMES FEA , younger of Clestron , formed the plan of securing the buccaneer ...
... character was discovered , engaged the affections , and received the troth - plight , of a young lady possessed of some property . A patriotic individual , JAMES FEA , younger of Clestron , formed the plan of securing the buccaneer ...
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... character , and qualities of their guest , did not arise from apathy on the part of his kind hosts , for the islanders had their full share of natural curiosity ; but their delicacy deemed it would be an infringement upon the laws of ...
... character , and qualities of their guest , did not arise from apathy on the part of his kind hosts , for the islanders had their full share of natural curiosity ; but their delicacy deemed it would be an infringement upon the laws of ...
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... character in a new light , and effectually checked all future efforts at extra- vagant imposition . A dispute arose in the kitchen of the Castle be- twixt an old governante , who acted as housekeeper to Mr Mertoun , and Sweyn Erickson ...
... character in a new light , and effectually checked all future efforts at extra- vagant imposition . A dispute arose in the kitchen of the Castle be- twixt an old governante , who acted as housekeeper to Mr Mertoun , and Sweyn Erickson ...
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... character . When Minna Troil heard a tale of woe or of injustice , it was then her blood rushed to her cheeks , and shewed plainly how warm it beat , notwithstanding the ge- nerally serious , composed , and retiring disposition , which ...
... character . When Minna Troil heard a tale of woe or of injustice , it was then her blood rushed to her cheeks , and shewed plainly how warm it beat , notwithstanding the ge- nerally serious , composed , and retiring disposition , which ...
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... character . The dispositions of these lovely sisters were not less different than their complexions . In the kind- ly affections , neither could be said to excel the other , so much were they attached to their father 44 THE PIRATE .
... character . The dispositions of these lovely sisters were not less different than their complexions . In the kind- ly affections , neither could be said to excel the other , so much were they attached to their father 44 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!