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... live secluded from all others , die without per- ceiving the change which has happened , and , above all , without perceiving it in mine own son . Let me not learn the general prevalence of this levity , which laughs at every sense of ...
... live secluded from all others , die without per- ceiving the change which has happened , and , above all , without perceiving it in mine own son . Let me not learn the general prevalence of this levity , which laughs at every sense of ...
Page 54
... lives under them ? Have they not a right to yours ? ' As he seemed to pause for an answer , Peveril replied , ' I have to learn , Major Bridgenorth , how the laws of England have become so far weakened as to require such support as mine ...
... lives under them ? Have they not a right to yours ? ' As he seemed to pause for an answer , Peveril replied , ' I have to learn , Major Bridgenorth , how the laws of England have become so far weakened as to require such support as mine ...
Page 56
... live and die in the faith of the reformed Church of England . ' The Church of England ! ' said Bridgenorth , dropping his young friend's hand , but presently resuming it — ' Alas ! that church , as now consti- tuted , usurps scarcely ...
... live and die in the faith of the reformed Church of England . ' The Church of England ! ' said Bridgenorth , dropping his young friend's hand , but presently resuming it — ' Alas ! that church , as now consti- tuted , usurps scarcely ...
Page 108
Sir Walter Scott. there with a cool tankard , and learn what folks live in the neighbourhood that may be concerned in my way . And you will please to have that saddle padded , for I am told the Derbyshire roads are rough . — And you ...
Sir Walter Scott. there with a cool tankard , and learn what folks live in the neighbourhood that may be concerned in my way . And you will please to have that saddle padded , for I am told the Derbyshire roads are rough . — And you ...
Page 117
... live and die upon . ' ' I shall hardly dispute it , ' said the stranger ; and turning towards Julian , he added , ' I wish this gentleman , who I suppose is my trencher- companion , much joy of the dainties which I can- not assist him ...
... live and die upon . ' ' I shall hardly dispute it , ' said the stranger ; and turning towards Julian , he added , ' I wish this gentleman , who I suppose is my trencher- companion , much joy of the dainties which I can- not assist him ...
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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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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!