Tales of Venezuela, pt. 1: The earthquake of CaraccasLongman and Company, 1831 |
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... seen him since they were both children . Carlos accompanied his mother in her daily visits to the convent ; at first , from a natural feeling of curiosity , to ascer- tain what she could possibly find to interest her so warmly in the ...
... seen him since they were both children . Carlos accompanied his mother in her daily visits to the convent ; at first , from a natural feeling of curiosity , to ascer- tain what she could possibly find to interest her so warmly in the ...
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... seen Maria del Rosario ; - " But he who stems a stream with sand , " And fetters flame with flaxen band , " Has yet a harder task to prove , — 66 By firm resolve to conquer love ! " Let those who have studied to forget any object , -be ...
... seen Maria del Rosario ; - " But he who stems a stream with sand , " And fetters flame with flaxen band , " Has yet a harder task to prove , — 66 By firm resolve to conquer love ! " Let those who have studied to forget any object , -be ...
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... seen much of each other , he had no doubt but that the momentary disappointment would leave no lasting trace , when once her mo- nastic vow had rendered all regret unavailing . He concluded , by demanding of Don Carlos , as a man of ...
... seen much of each other , he had no doubt but that the momentary disappointment would leave no lasting trace , when once her mo- nastic vow had rendered all regret unavailing . He concluded , by demanding of Don Carlos , as a man of ...
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... seen the sleek and portly dignitaries of the church , in their peculiar and striking costume , loudly and earnestly discussing disputed topics in the politics of the day . With these were mingled officers of all ranks , belonging to the ...
... seen the sleek and portly dignitaries of the church , in their peculiar and striking costume , loudly and earnestly discussing disputed topics in the politics of the day . With these were mingled officers of all ranks , belonging to the ...
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... repeating the same exclamation of " Que demonios tiene nuestro Carlitos ! " He had seen Doña Gertrudes pass by , with her protegée , to the seats at the end of the walk ; and as he well knew that this was the last night 28 THE EARTHQUAKE.
... repeating the same exclamation of " Que demonios tiene nuestro Carlitos ! " He had seen Doña Gertrudes pass by , with her protegée , to the seats at the end of the walk ; and as he well knew that this was the last night 28 THE EARTHQUAKE.
Términos y frases comunes
acquainted aide-de-camp Alaméda amigo appeared arms army arrived attend Bolívar Cachirìs calabash Caraccas carbineers Cartagéna castle cavalry Cazíque chaplain chicha Chinganéra command convent cottage court creole danger daughter declared Don Anselmo Don Beltran Don Carlos Don Gabriano Doña Gertrudes droguer earthquake enquire exclaimed father Fray Pablo friars garrison Godo Guayra guests harbour head heard hearing horses immediately Indian island Joaquin Junta La Guayra leave Lodewyk Sluiker look maiz Máma Chepíta Maracay Maria del Rosario ment Miranda Monteverde Montonéra morning mountain mules native negress neighbouring never night novice officers Padre Bernardo party passed patriot Peñuela Pichiloncöy plantation Plaza prisoners Puerto Cavallo retired round royalist sails savanna scarcely schipper schooner seated Señor Sepúlveda silence soldiers soon Spaniards Spanish stood tambo Tiburòn tion took Tovàr trees tribe troops turned usual Venezuela vessel vihuela walk young Zaraza
Pasajes populares
Página 331 - 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!
Página 293 - The waes o' -my heart fa' in showers frae my e'e, While my gudeman lies sound by me. Young Jamie lo'ed me weel, and sought me for his bride ; But saving a crown, he had naething else beside. To make the crown a pound, my Jamie gaed to sea ; And the crown and the pound were baith for me. He hadna been awa...
Página 281 - Oh, who can tell, save he whose heart hath tried, And danced in triumph o'er the waters wide, The exulting sense - the pulse's maddening play, That thrills the wanderer of that trackless way?
Página 1 - Rebellion ! foul, dishonouring word, Whose wrongful blight so oft has stain'd The holiest cause that tongue or sword Of mortal ever lost or gain'd. How many a spirit, born to bless, Hath sunk beneath that withering name, Whom but a day's, an hour's success Had wafted to eternal fame...
Página 313 - I long wooed your daughter, my suit you denied; — Love swells like the Solway, but ebbs like its tide,- And now am I come, with this lost love of mine, To lead but one measure, drink one cup of wine. There are maidens in Scotland more lovely by far, That would gladly be bride to the young Lochinvar.
Página 120 - O'er a monument fame will preserve, 'mong the urns Of the wisest, the bravest, the best of mankind ! OH, THE SIGHT ENTRANCING. OH, the sight entrancing, When morning's beam is glancing O'er files array'd With helm and blade, And plumes, in the gay wind dancing ! When hearts are all high beating, And the trumpet's voice repeating That song, whose breath May lead to death, But never to retreating.
Página 82 - The raging rocks And shivering shocks Shall break the locks Of prison gates ; And Phibbus' car Shall shine from far And make and mar The foolish Fates." This was lofty ! Now name the rest of the players. This is Ercles' vein, a tyrant's vein ; a lover is more condoling.
Página 313 - One touch to her hand, and one word in her ear, When they reached the hall door and the charger stood near ; So light to the croupe the fair lady he swung, So light to the saddle before her he sprung! — "She is won ! we are gone, over bank, bush, and scaur; They '11 have fleet steeds that follow,
Página 324 - The Montonera comes. And o'er the mighty Andes' heights In liberty she roams. " What hand e'er tried in empty space To arrest the morning star ? The Montonera's freeborn mind To enslave is harder far. Free o'er the Cordillera's peaks The lordly condor stalks ; As freely through her native wilds...
Página 27 - Señala además que no sólo la música divertía al pueblo venezolano sino también diversos juegos tradicionales, en parte hoy conservados, como...