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Page 33
... receiving in childhood that moral discipline which teaches us mastery of our wayward passions , ere yet they have attained their meridian strength and violence . He waved his hand to her , in token of amicable farewell ; but she only ...
... receiving in childhood that moral discipline which teaches us mastery of our wayward passions , ere yet they have attained their meridian strength and violence . He waved his hand to her , in token of amicable farewell ; but she only ...
Page 39
... received the impression which Alice designed to convey , ' would he , whose views of duty are so strict and severe would he wish to involve me in aught , to which such harsh epithets as treachery and dishonour can be applied with the ...
... received the impression which Alice designed to convey , ' would he , whose views of duty are so strict and severe would he wish to involve me in aught , to which such harsh epithets as treachery and dishonour can be applied with the ...
Page 53
... received from Alice , and bent his eyes on the ground , without returning any reply . How is it , young man , ' continued Bridge- north , after a pause - so young as thou art , and bound by no ties of kindred profligacy with the enemies ...
... received from Alice , and bent his eyes on the ground , without returning any reply . How is it , young man , ' continued Bridge- north , after a pause - so young as thou art , and bound by no ties of kindred profligacy with the enemies ...
Page 60
... received him with his usual kindness and lightness of humour . " Thrice welcome , Sir Knight of Dames , ' said the Earl ; ' here you rove gallantly , and at free will , through our dominions , fulfilling of appoint- ments , and ...
... received him with his usual kindness and lightness of humour . " Thrice welcome , Sir Knight of Dames , ' said the Earl ; ' here you rove gallantly , and at free will , through our dominions , fulfilling of appoint- ments , and ...
Page 67
... received Julian with her usual kindness ; and having caused him to be seated , beckoned to the mute to resume her needle . In an instant Fenella was seated at an embroider- ing - frame ; where , but for the movement of her dexterous ...
... received Julian with her usual kindness ; and having caused him to be seated , beckoned to the mute to resume her needle . In an instant Fenella was seated at an embroider- ing - frame ; where , but for the movement of her dexterous ...
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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!