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... replied the Earl , ' you know nearly as much of it as I do . My mother has told me nothing about it ; supposing , I believe , that I shall at length be tempted to enquire ; but she will find herself much mistaken . I shall give her ...
... replied the Earl , ' you know nearly as much of it as I do . My mother has told me nothing about it ; supposing , I believe , that I shall at length be tempted to enquire ; but she will find herself much mistaken . I shall give her ...
Page 11
... replied Peveril , who observed the Countess's cheek redden , ' you know you would have done as much for the oldest and poorest cripple in the island . Why , the vault is under the burial ground of the chapel , and , for aught I know ...
... replied Peveril , who observed the Countess's cheek redden , ' you know you would have done as much for the oldest and poorest cripple in the island . Why , the vault is under the burial ground of the chapel , and , for aught I know ...
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... replied the Earl , I believe in her heart she is something ashamed of that gallant act of royalty and supreme jurisdiction , the consequences of which maimed my estate so cruelly . - Well , cousin , this same Edward Christian was one of ...
... replied the Earl , I believe in her heart she is something ashamed of that gallant act of royalty and supreme jurisdiction , the consequences of which maimed my estate so cruelly . - Well , cousin , this same Edward Christian was one of ...
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... replied the Earl ; but that will be no easy matter - they are stubborn on principle , and empty threats will not move them . This storm- blast in London is wind in their sails , and they will run their length , you may depend on it . I ...
... replied the Earl ; but that will be no easy matter - they are stubborn on principle , and empty threats will not move them . This storm- blast in London is wind in their sails , and they will run their length , you may depend on it . I ...
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... , in token of amicable farewell ; but she only replied by once more menac- ing him with her little hand clenched ; and then ascending the rocky staircase with almost preter- natural speed , 2 - C 33 PEVERIL OF THE PEAK.
... , in token of amicable farewell ; but she only replied by once more menac- ing him with her little hand clenched ; and then ascending the rocky staircase with almost preter- natural speed , 2 - C 33 PEVERIL OF THE PEAK.
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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!