Waverley Novels: From the Last Rev. Ed., Containing the Author's Final Corrections, Notes, &c, Volumen 12S.H. Parker and B.B. Mussey, 1852 |
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... kind friends . There , that our little expedition might not want the dignity of danger , we were favoured with a distant glimpse of what was said to be an American cruiser , and had opportunity to consider what a pretty figure we should ...
... kind friends . There , that our little expedition might not want the dignity of danger , we were favoured with a distant glimpse of what was said to be an American cruiser , and had opportunity to consider what a pretty figure we should ...
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... kind and hospitable to strangers . He was de- scended also of an old and noble Norwegian family ; a circumstance which rendered him dearer to the lower orders , most of whom are of the same race ; while the lairds , or proprietors , are ...
... kind and hospitable to strangers . He was de- scended also of an old and noble Norwegian family ; a circumstance which rendered him dearer to the lower orders , most of whom are of the same race ; while the lairds , or proprietors , are ...
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... 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 hospitality , to ask questions which their guest might have found it difficult or ...
... 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 hospitality , to ask questions which their guest might have found it difficult or ...
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... kind - hearted Zetlander generously and disin- terestedly remonstrated with Mr. Mertoun on the solitude and inconveniences to which he was about to subject him- self . " There were scarcely , " he said , " even the most necessary ...
... kind - hearted Zetlander generously and disin- terestedly remonstrated with Mr. Mertoun on the solitude and inconveniences to which he was about to subject him- self . " There were scarcely , " he said , " even the most necessary ...
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... kind was to be apprehended at the hands of Basil Mer- toun . His own means , whether large or small , were at least fully adequate to his expenses , which , so far as re- garded his habits of life , were of the most frugal descrip- tion ...
... kind was to be apprehended at the hands of Basil Mer- toun . His own means , whether large or small , were at least fully adequate to his expenses , which , so far as re- garded his habits of life , were of the most frugal descrip- tion ...
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Página 119 - 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.
Página 235 - I pass, like night, from land to land; I have strange power of speech; That moment that his face I see, I know the man that must hear me: To him my tale I teach.
Página 194 - 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 31 - She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies, And all that's best of dark and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes, Thus mellow'd to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
Página 60 - I do love these ancient ruins. We never tread upon them but we set Our foot upon some reverend history...
Página 162 - Portugal I sung, Was but the prelude to that glorious day, When thou on silver Thames didst cut thy way, With...