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Page 81
... door of his apartment , which the servant had left ajar , a sound like a deep sigh , which was instantly succeeded by a gentle tap - Come in , ' replied Julian , somewhat ashamed of his exclama- tion , and not a little afraid that it ...
... door of his apartment , which the servant had left ajar , a sound like a deep sigh , which was instantly succeeded by a gentle tap - Come in , ' replied Julian , somewhat ashamed of his exclama- tion , and not a little afraid that it ...
Page 87
... door was followed by a low murmur , which made him suspect that the Countess had again employed her mute attendant as the most secure minister of her pleasure on this occasion . He felt something like impro- priety in this selection ...
... door was followed by a low murmur , which made him suspect that the Countess had again employed her mute attendant as the most secure minister of her pleasure on this occasion . He felt something like impro- priety in this selection ...
Page 96
... door . The door , however , he was alto- gether unable to open ; and was obliged to call loudly to the watch upon deck . The skipper , or captain , as he was called , being the only person aboard who 96 PEVERIL OF THE PEAK.
... door . The door , however , he was alto- gether unable to open ; and was obliged to call loudly to the watch upon deck . The skipper , or captain , as he was called , being the only person aboard who 96 PEVERIL OF THE PEAK.
Page 97
... door , and appeared with a lantern ; without the aid of which , Peveril could scarce have regained his couch , where he now slumbered secure and sound , until day was far advanced , and the invitation of the captain called him up to ...
... door , and appeared with a lantern ; without the aid of which , Peveril could scarce have regained his couch , where he now slumbered secure and sound , until day was far advanced , and the invitation of the captain called him up to ...
Page 104
... door , since he had dealt that way ; that no such horses were to be had now- a - days , for that the mares were dead that foaled them ; and having named a corresponding price , the usual haggling commenced betwixt the seller and ...
... door , since he had dealt that way ; that no such horses were to be had now- a - days , for that the mares were dead that foaled them ; and having named a corresponding price , the usual haggling commenced betwixt the seller and ...
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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
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