Waverley Novels, Volumen 13A. & C. Black, 1853 |
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... least ) should subsist along with his accomplishments in other respects ; but so it was . Unless called forth in the manner we have mentioned , the habits of Basil Mertoun were retired and gloomy . From loud mirth he instantly fled ...
... least ) should subsist along with his accomplishments in other respects ; but so it was . Unless called forth in the manner we have mentioned , the habits of Basil Mertoun were retired and gloomy . From loud mirth he instantly fled ...
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... least of the current of human pas- sions , " replied Mertoun . " You will hear nothing but the clanging and screaming of scarts , sheer - waters , and sea - gulls , from daybreak till sunset . " 66 " I will compound , my friend ...
... least of the current of human pas- sions , " replied Mertoun . " You will hear nothing but the clanging and screaming of scarts , sheer - waters , and sea - gulls , from daybreak till sunset . " 66 " I will compound , my friend ...
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... least fully adequate to his expenses , which , so far as regarded his habits of life , were of the most frugal description . The luxuries of a few books , and some philosophical instruments , with which he was supplied from London as ...
... least fully adequate to his expenses , which , so far as regarded his habits of life , were of the most frugal description . The luxuries of a few books , and some philosophical instruments , with which he was supplied from London as ...
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... least seemed of that opinion , for he gave himself no farther trouble upon the subject of his household expenses . The conscript fathers of Jarlshof , having settled their own matters , took next under their consideration the case of ...
... least seemed of that opinion , for he gave himself no farther trouble upon the subject of his household expenses . The conscript fathers of Jarlshof , having settled their own matters , took next under their consideration the case of ...
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... least , if not excelled , in Mordaunt's opinion , by the strange legends of Berserkars , of Sea - kings , of dwarfs , giants , and sorcerers , which he heard from the native Zetlanders . Often the scenes around him were assigned as the ...
... least , if not excelled , in Mordaunt's opinion , by the strange legends of Berserkars , of Sea - kings , of dwarfs , giants , and sorcerers , which he heard from the native Zetlanders . Often the scenes around him were assigned as the ...
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Términos y frases comunes
Altamont amongst ancient answered arms ashore Baby better betwixt boat Boatswain Brenda Bryce Snailsfoot Burgh-Westra called Captain Cleveland Claud Halcro command crew dance dark daughters Dick Fletcher eyes fair father favour fear Fitful-head gentlemen of fortune glorious John Goffe guests hand hear heard heart Heaven honest honour islands isles jagger Jarlshof John Dryden Kirkwall land Lerwick look Magnus Troil maiden mair manner Master mind Minna Troil Mistress Mordaunt Mertoun never Norna Norse occasion old Norse once Orcadian Orkney pedlar pirate poor Provost Ranzelman replied Mordaunt rock sail Saint Magnus Saint Ninian scarce Scotland seemed shewed ship shore sister sloop song speak spirit spoke stone stood stranger Swertha tell thee thing thou thought tone turned Udaller vessel voice waves weel wild wind woman words young Zetland
Pasajes populares
Página 107 - 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 197 - 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 498 - I'll not leave thee, Till to thyself, at least, thou'rt reconciled, However thy resentments deal with me. Pier. Not leave me ! Jaff. No ; thou shalt not force me from thee. Use me reproachfully, and like a slave ; Tread on me, buffet me, heap wrongs on wrongs On my poor head ; I'll bear it all with patience, Shall weary out thy most unfriendly cruelty...
Página 35 - 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 375 - A fiery soul, which, working out its way, Fretted the pigmy body to decay, And o'er-informed the tenement of clay. A daring pilot in extremity; Pleased with the danger, when the waves went high He sought the storms; but, for a calm unfit, Would steer too nigh the sands to boast his wit.