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Page 4
... common in Ireland as to have proved the favourite theme of her antiquaries , but of which the real use and meaning seem yet to be hidden in the mist of ages . This of Holm- Peel had been converted to the purpose of a watch- tower ...
... common in Ireland as to have proved the favourite theme of her antiquaries , but of which the real use and meaning seem yet to be hidden in the mist of ages . This of Holm- Peel had been converted to the purpose of a watch- tower ...
Page 55
... common sense , rational liberty , freedom of con- science , and pure religion . ' 6 ' Spoken like the son of your excellent mother , ' said Bridgenorth , grasping his hand ; for whose sake I have consented to endure so much from your ...
... common sense , rational liberty , freedom of con- science , and pure religion . ' 6 ' Spoken like the son of your excellent mother , ' said Bridgenorth , grasping his hand ; for whose sake I have consented to endure so much from your ...
Page 66
... common to them . Her eyes gleamed with more than their wonted fire , and her glances were more piercingly wild and unsettled than usual . To Julian's enquiry , she answered , by laying her hand on her heart — a motion by which she ...
... common to them . Her eyes gleamed with more than their wonted fire , and her glances were more piercingly wild and unsettled than usual . To Julian's enquiry , she answered , by laying her hand on her heart — a motion by which she ...
Page 79
... common country with more zeal than I do . Differences may occur concerning the mode in which that is to be obtained ; but , in the principle , I am convinced there can be only one mind between us ; nor can I refuse to listen to his ...
... common country with more zeal than I do . Differences may occur concerning the mode in which that is to be obtained ; but , in the principle , I am convinced there can be only one mind between us ; nor can I refuse to listen to his ...
Page 102
... common and interesting to all ; so that , amidst disputes about freight , tonnage , demurrage , and such like , were heard the emphatic sounds of Deep , damnable , accursed plot , ' -'Bloody Papist villains , ' ' The King in danger ...
... common and interesting to all ; so that , amidst disputes about freight , tonnage , demurrage , and such like , were heard the emphatic sounds of Deep , damnable , accursed plot , ' -'Bloody Papist villains , ' ' The King in danger ...
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acquaintance Alice Bridgenorth amongst answered Peveril apartment arms better betwixt Buckingham called Catholic Chiffinch Christian church companion countenance Countess of Derby Court dame danger daughter Debbitch Derbyshire desirous Ditchley door Duchess of Portsmouth Duke Earl of Derby Empson England eyes father favour fear Fenella followed Ganlesse Geneva band gentleman give Grace guest hand hath head heard Holm-Peel honour horse intimate island Isle Jerningham Jesuits Julian Peveril King lady Lance Outram light London look lord Lord Saville madam Major Bridgenorth manner Martindale Castle Master Bridgenorth Master Julian Matt Chamberlain means mind Mistress mother never night noble Papists passion person pleasure poor Popish Plot present Protestant Puritans purpose rendered replied Roundheads scarce seemed seen Sir Geoffrey soon speak stranger supposed thee thing thou art thought tion tone Topham turned warrant woman young
Popular passages
Page 242 - Here lies our sovereign lord the King, Whose word no man relies on, Who never said a foolish thing, And never did a wise one.
Page 347 - You write me word that I am out of favour with a certain poet, whom I have admired for the disproportion of him and his attributes. He is a rarity which I cannot but be fond of, as one would be of a hog that could fiddle, or a singing owl. If he falls on me at the blunt, which is his very good weapon in wit, I will forgive him if you please, and leave the repartee to black Will with a cudgel!