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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... which , showing what was , seemed to give reasonable indication of what must once have been , the tone of the society in these sequestered but interesting islands . In one respect I was judged somewhat hastily , perhaps vi INTRODUCTION TO.
... which , showing what was , seemed to give reasonable indication of what must once have been , the tone of the society in these sequestered but interesting islands . In one respect I was judged somewhat hastily , perhaps vi INTRODUCTION TO.
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... perhaps , when the character of Norna was pronounced by the critics a mere copy of Meg Merrilies . That I had fallen short of what I wished and desired to express is unques- tionable , otherwise my object could not have been so widely ...
... perhaps , when the character of Norna was pronounced by the critics a mere copy of Meg Merrilies . That I had fallen short of what I wished and desired to express is unques- tionable , otherwise my object could not have been so widely ...
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... perhaps convey the best idea of the place to a modern reader . The windows were few , very small in size , and distributed up and down the building with utter contempt of regularity . Against the main structure had rested , in former ...
... perhaps convey the best idea of the place to a modern reader . The windows were few , very small in size , and distributed up and down the building with utter contempt of regularity . Against the main structure had rested , in former ...
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... perhaps , of having too much time at his disposal ; but frank - tempered and generous to his peo- ple , and kind and hospitable to strangers . He was de- scended also of an old and noble Norwegian family ; a circumstance which rendered ...
... perhaps , of having too much time at his disposal ; but frank - tempered and generous to his peo- ple , and kind and hospitable to strangers . He was de- scended also of an old and noble Norwegian family ; a circumstance which rendered ...
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... , in which they equal or ex- ceed , perhaps , any natives of the British empire . This exercise had charms for Mordaunt , independently of the fishing alone . At this time , the old Norwegian sagas were much THE PIRATE . 23.
... , in which they equal or ex- ceed , perhaps , any natives of the British empire . This exercise had charms for Mordaunt , independently of the fishing alone . At this time , the old Norwegian sagas were much THE PIRATE . 23.
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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.
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Página 162 - Portugal I sung, Was but the prelude to that glorious day, When thou on silver Thames didst cut thy way, With...