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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... passed for wit , when better was not to be had . Above all , Mr. Mertoun's secret seemed impenetrable , and his presence had all the interest of a riddle , which men love to read over and over , because they cannot find out the meaning ...
... passed for wit , when better was not to be had . Above all , Mr. Mertoun's secret seemed impenetrable , and his presence had all the interest of a riddle , which men love to read over and over , because they cannot find out the meaning ...
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... herself observed that , in passing and repassing him occasionally , her appearance produced no effect upon her singular master , she began to imagine that the whole affair had escaped Mr. Mertoun's mem ory THE PIRATE . 21.
... herself observed that , in passing and repassing him occasionally , her appearance produced no effect upon her singular master , she began to imagine that the whole affair had escaped Mr. Mertoun's mem ory THE PIRATE . 21.
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... passed the place of contest , eyed her with a strong glance , and pronounced the single word , remember ! in a tone which taught Swertha the government of her tongue for many weeks after . If Mertoun was whimsical in his mode of ...
... passed the place of contest , eyed her with a strong glance , and pronounced the single word , remember ! in a tone which taught Swertha the government of her tongue for many weeks after . If Mertoun was whimsical in his mode of ...
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... passed away in his absence , would be little inclined to inquire how his son had disposed of his leisure , so that he was sure he had not watched his own weak moments ; that being the subject on which he entertained the utmost jealousy ...
... passed away in his absence , would be little inclined to inquire how his son had disposed of his leisure , so that he was sure he had not watched his own weak moments ; that being the subject on which he entertained the utmost jealousy ...
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... passing sunbeam a tinge of gold , but darkens again when the ray has passed from it . Her eye , her mouth , the beautiful row of teeth , which in her innocent vivacity were frequently disclosed ; the fresh , yet not too bright glow of a ...
... passing sunbeam a tinge of gold , but darkens again when the ray has passed from it . Her eye , her mouth , the beautiful row of teeth , which in her innocent vivacity were frequently disclosed ; the fresh , yet not too bright glow of a ...
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Página 187 - Goes on to sea, and knows not to retire. With roomy decks, her guns of mighty strength, Whose low-laid mouths each mounting billow laves : Deep in her draught, and warlike in her length, She seems a sea-wasp flying on the waves.
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...