Illustrated literature of all nations. [8 novels]. |
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... Meriton ! " At the sounds of his voice the curious group around the pilot instantly separated , and the highly - ornamented youth , before mentioned , approached the officer , with a manner in which pert familiarity and fearful respect ...
... Meriton ! " At the sounds of his voice the curious group around the pilot instantly separated , and the highly - ornamented youth , before mentioned , approached the officer , with a manner in which pert familiarity and fearful respect ...
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... Meriton ; I apprehend no great difficulty in our path . " The pliant valet lifted the cloak - bag he carried , from the ground , and they were about to proceed , when the natural edged himself in a sidelong , slovenly manner , nigher to ...
... Meriton ; I apprehend no great difficulty in our path . " The pliant valet lifted the cloak - bag he carried , from the ground , and they were about to proceed , when the natural edged himself in a sidelong , slovenly manner , nigher to ...
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... Meriton from behind , " but do the Americans usually call all their governors stingy Tommies ? " The officer turned his head at this vapid question from his valet , and perceived that he had been accompanied thus far by the aged ...
... Meriton from behind , " but do the Americans usually call all their governors stingy Tommies ? " The officer turned his head at this vapid question from his valet , and perceived that he had been accompanied thus far by the aged ...
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... Meriton , I shall meet the poor fellow again , and will not forget this . I commission you to see the fad better dressed , in the beginning of the week . ” " Lord , Sir , " said the valet , " if it is your pleasure , most certainly ...
... Meriton , I shall meet the poor fellow again , and will not forget this . I commission you to see the fad better dressed , in the beginning of the week . ” " Lord , Sir , " said the valet , " if it is your pleasure , most certainly ...
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... Meriton , in the hall , and as he advanced up the apartment , his form appeared in the gay dress of a soldier , giving to its ease and fine proportions the additional charm of military garnish . The hard , severe eye of the lady ...
... Meriton , in the hall , and as he advanced up the apartment , his form appeared in the gay dress of a soldier , giving to its ease and fine proportions the additional charm of military garnish . The hard , severe eye of the lady ...
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Admiral answered appeared arms asked Aversa Briançon captain Cecil chevalier child companion continued countenance cried dare daughter dear door Dorriforth Duchess Duras Elmwood House Ernestine Eusebius exclaimed eyes face father favour fear feel fortune girl give hand happiness heard heart Heaven honour hope hour interrupted Joan King Lady Matilda Lechmere light-infantry Lionel look Lord Elmwood Lord Frederick Louis of Hungary Madam Major Lincoln manner Marcellin Margaret marriage Martin Simon Mary Mary of Anjou Meriton Michelot mind Miss Milner Miss Woodley morning murmured Naples never night once Ourika pardon passed passion Peyras pleasure Polwarth poor Queen Raynaud replied returned Rushbrook Sandford secret seemed silence sister smile soldier soon soul speak stranger suffer Tarento tears tell Thornhill thou thought tion tone took town turned voice wife wish woman words young
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Stran 9 - Alas ! the joys that fortune brings Are trifling, and decay ; And those who prize the paltry thing». More trifling still than they. " And what is friendship but a name, A charm that lulls to sleep ; A shade that follows wealth or fame But leaves the wretch to
Stran 3 - your comfort on the way : these two lines in it are worth a million—' I have been young, and now am old ; yet never saw I the righteous man forsaken, nor his seed begging their bread.' Let this be your consolation as you travel on. Go, my boy, whatever be thy fortune, let me see thee once
Stran 13 - at church, or upon , a visit. This at first I opposed stoutly, but it was as stoutly defended. However, as I weakened, my antagonist gained strength, till at last it was resolved to part with him. As I had some opinion of my son's prudence, I was willing enough to entrust him with this commission; and the
Stran 24 - I see you are a lad of spirit and some learning ; what do you think of commencing author, like me ? You have read in books, no doubt, of men of genius starving at the trade ; at present I'll show you forty very dull fellows about town that live by it in opulence; all
Stran 2 - by such accidents, and usually in three or four days began to wonder how they vexed us. My children, the offspring of temperance, as they were educated without softness, so they were at once well-formed and healthy ; my sons hardy and active, my daughters beautiful and blooming. When I stood in the
Stran 31 - once more, the tale went round, and a song was demanded, and cheerfulness condescended to hover round our little habitation, CHAPTER XXIV. Fresh Calamities. THE next morning the sun arose with peculiar warmth for the season, so that we agreed to breakfast together on the honeysuckle bank ; where, while we sat, my youngest daughter, at
Stran 20 - no such wives in Europe as our own. But let us have one bottle more Deborah, my life, and Moses, give us a good song. What thanks do we not owe to heaven for thus bestowing tranquillity, health, and competence ! I think myself happier now than the greatest monarch upon earth. He has no such
Stran 29 - Sophia, early the next morning. It was night before we reached our appointed stage; however, after seeing her provided with a decent apartment, and having ordered the hostess to prepare proper refreshments, I kissed her and proceeded towards home. And now my heart caught new sensations of pleasure, the nearer I approached that peaceful mansion.