Novels and Romances of the Author of Waverley, Volumen 1Archibald Constable & Company, Edinburgh, and Hurst, Robinson & Company, London, 1824 |
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... Zetland , because it is by far the largest of that Archipelago , terminates , as is well known to the mariners who navigate the stormy seas which surround the Thule of the an- cients , in a cliff of tremendous height , entitled Sum ...
... Zetland , because it is by far the largest of that Archipelago , terminates , as is well known to the mariners who navigate the stormy seas which surround the Thule of the an- cients , in a cliff of tremendous height , entitled Sum ...
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... Zetland , some years before the story commences , he had re- ceived at the house of Mr Troil that warm and cordial hospitality for which the islands are distin- guished . No one asked him whence he came , where he was going , what was ...
... Zetland , some years before the story commences , he had re- ceived at the house of Mr Troil that warm and cordial hospitality for which the islands are distin- guished . No one asked him whence he came , where he was going , what was ...
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... Zetland bullocks , smoked geese , and stock- ings of lambs ' wool ; and although Meinheer could only say , that " Meinheer Mertoun hab bay his bassage like one gentlemans , and hab given a Kreitz - dollar beside to the crew , " this ...
... Zetland bullocks , smoked geese , and stock- ings of lambs ' wool ; and although Meinheer could only say , that " Meinheer Mertoun hab bay his bassage like one gentlemans , and hab given a Kreitz - dollar beside to the crew , " this ...
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... Zetland , descended by the father's side , as we have already said , from an ancient Norwe- gian family by the marriage of its representative with a Danish lady , held the devout opinion that a cup of Geneva or Nantz was specific ...
... Zetland , descended by the father's side , as we have already said , from an ancient Norwe- gian family by the marriage of its representative with a Danish lady , held the devout opinion that a cup of Geneva or Nantz was specific ...
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... Zetland beef , and seen our bonny voes and lochs . No , sir , " ( here Magnus proceeded with great animation , sipping from time to time the half - diluted spirit , which at the same time anima- ted his resentment against the intruders ...
... Zetland beef , and seen our bonny voes and lochs . No , sir , " ( here Magnus proceeded with great animation , sipping from time to time the half - diluted spirit , which at the same time anima- ted his resentment against the intruders ...
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Términos y frases comunes
ancient answered arms betwixt boats Brenda Bryce Snaelsfoot Burgh-Westra called Captain Cleveland Claud Halcro dance dark daunt Drows fair father favour fear fish Fitful-head folks frae guests hand hear heard heart Heaven islands jagger Jarlshof John Dryden Kirkwall Lady Glowrowrum land Lerwick look Magnus Troil maidens mair Maister Mordaunt manner mansion master maun mind Minna Troil Mistress Baby Mordaunt Mertoun never Norna Norse Norsemen occasion Odin old Norse once Orkney pedlar racter Ranzelman replied Mordaunt rock Saint Saint Magnus Saint Ninian scarce Scotland seemed shew shore sister song speak stood stranger sure Swertha tacksman tell thee ther thing thou thought Thule tide tion tolemus tone Triptolemus Udaller usual vessel voice waves weel wild wind woman words Yellowley young youth Zetland
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Página 491 - I do love these ancient ruins. We never tread upon them but we set Our foot upon some reverend history; And, questionless, here in this open court, Which now lies naked to the injuries Of stormy weather, some men lie...
Página 296 - 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 155 - 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 246 - Portugal I sung, Was but the prelude to that glorious day, When thou on silver Thames did'st cut thy way, With...
Página 47 - 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 422 - There was a laughing Devil in his sneer, That raised emotions both of rage and fear; And where his frown of hatred darkly fell, Hope withering fled, and Mercy sigh'd farewell!