Waldie's Select Circulating Library, Volumen2Adam Waldie Adam Waldie, 1833 |
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... took their stations as before in the immediate centre , the governor , whose stern and somewhat dissatisfied ex- dark - lashed eye , in which a shade of languor harmonised where the former stood principally conspicuous to the pression ...
... took their stations as before in the immediate centre , the governor , whose stern and somewhat dissatisfied ex- dark - lashed eye , in which a shade of languor harmonised where the former stood principally conspicuous to the pression ...
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... took , they said true ; but when they went him do what his own wisdom did not tell him . " those by whom he expected to be surrounded , stalked to the first , and said that all the rest had fallen , they used " Then , if the talk came ...
... took , they said true ; but when they went him do what his own wisdom did not tell him . " those by whom he expected to be surrounded , stalked to the first , and said that all the rest had fallen , they used " Then , if the talk came ...
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... took a direct line head of the principal staircase . Alre with the stern of the boat , where the sailor who was in scending the first steps , when a louc charge still lay extended at his drowsy length , his tar- thrill of terror through ...
... took a direct line head of the principal staircase . Alre with the stern of the boat , where the sailor who was in scending the first steps , when a louc charge still lay extended at his drowsy length , his tar- thrill of terror through ...
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... took pos- were the bodies of the poorer classes , who could not session cach of a boat , and brought them up in triumph . afford that expensive mode of interment . The Turks of the cacheef's boats were so incensed when they saw this ...
... took pos- were the bodies of the poorer classes , who could not session cach of a boat , and brought them up in triumph . afford that expensive mode of interment . The Turks of the cacheef's boats were so incensed when they saw this ...
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... took us a pelled by Mr. Niebuhr's sober wand of truth ? —I now short and dreary walk to the chapel and the charnel consider it an advantage to have travelled through the house , where the bodies of strangers who have perished been ...
... took us a pelled by Mr. Niebuhr's sober wand of truth ? —I now short and dreary walk to the chapel and the charnel consider it an advantage to have travelled through the house , where the bodies of strangers who have perished been ...
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Agatha alarm appearance arms beautiful boatswain Bolton Burke Burney called Captain Blessington Captain de Haldimar character chief Clara Colonel de Haldimar Colonsay companion countenance d'Arblay dark daugh daughter dear death doctor enemy Erskine excited exclaimed eyes father favour fear feelings feet felt Fleur de lis garrison gentlemen governor Greville Halloway hand head heard heart heaven honour hope hour Hulson Indian John Leyden Johnson lady length letter Leyden look Lord Arnwood Lord Sandwich Madame de Genlis manner memorialist ment mind Miss morning Murdoch never night observed officer once Ottawa party passed person Pilot's Mark pleasure Ponteac present prisoner rampart recollection returned round Saganaw SAMUEL CRISP savages scarcely scene schooner seemed seen Sir Everard smile soon spirit stood Streatham thing thought Thrale tion tomahawk turned uttered Valletort voice Wacousta Waltham warrior whole young
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Página 65 - How blest is he who crowns, in shades like these, A youth of labour with an age of ease ; Who quits a world where strong temptations try, And since 'tis hard to combat, learns to fly...
Página 65 - Amidst these humble bowers to lay me down; To husband out life's taper at the close, And keep the flame from wasting by repose. I still had hopes, for pride attends us still, Amidst the swains to show my book-learned skill, Around my fire an evening group to draw, And tell of all I felt and all I saw...
Página 104 - In her dwelling, and in her appearance, the mermaid of the northern nations resembles the siren of the ancients. The appendages of a comb and mirror are probably of Celtic invention. The Gaelic story bears, that Macphail of Colonsay was carried off by a mermaid, while passing the gulf above mentioned : that they resided together, in a grotto beneath the sea, for several years, during which time she bore him five children : but finally, he tired of her society, and, having prevailed upon her to carry...
Página 106 - Slave of the mine ! thy yellow light Gleams baleful as the tomb-fire drear. — A gentle vision comes by night My lonely widow'd heart to cheer : Her eyes are dim with many a tear, That once were guiding stars to mine ; Her fond heart throbs with many a fear! I cannot bear to see thee shine.
Página 106 - SLAVE of the dark and dirty mine, What vanity has brought thee here ? How can I love to see thee shine...
Página 65 - In all my wanderings round this world of care, In all my griefs — and God has given my share — I still had hopes my latest hours to crown, Amidst these humble bowers to lay me down...
Página 170 - ... Mr. Boswell, that wore an air, ridiculously enough, of purporting to personify the same model. His clothes were always too large for him ; his hair, or wig, was constantly in a state of negligence ; and he never for a moment sat still or upright upon a chair. Every look and movement displayed either intentional or involuntary imitation.
Página 65 - Amidst the swains to show my book-learned skill, Around my fire an evening group to draw, And tell of all I felt and all I saw; And, as a hare, whom hounds and horns pursue, Pants to the place from whence at first she flew, I still had hopes, my long vexations past, Here to return - and die at home at last.
Página 167 - When we were summoned to dinner, Mrs. Thrale made my father and me sit on each side of her. I said that I hoped I did not take Dr. Johnson's place — for he had not yet appeared. 'No,' answered Mrs. Thrale, 'he will sit by you, which I am sure will give him great pleasure.
Página 152 - Though secure of our hearts, yet confoundedly sick If they were not his own by finessing and trick: He cast off his friends, as a huntsman his pack, For he knew when he pleased he could whistle them back.