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Page 41
... horse offers some object suddenly to his eyes , then watches to see if he starts or blenches from it . But Julian's thoughts were too much bent on other topics to manifest any alarm . His answer referred to a previous part of ...
... horse offers some object suddenly to his eyes , then watches to see if he starts or blenches from it . But Julian's thoughts were too much bent on other topics to manifest any alarm . His answer referred to a previous part of ...
Page 77
... , have taken it up , and are driving on at such a rate as makes harness crack , and horses smoke for it . The King , who has sworn never to kiss the pillow his father went to sleep on , temporizes and gives way to PEVERIL OF THE PEAK . 77.
... , have taken it up , and are driving on at such a rate as makes harness crack , and horses smoke for it . The King , who has sworn never to kiss the pillow his father went to sleep on , temporizes and gives way to PEVERIL OF THE PEAK . 77.
Page 89
... walked down towards the gate of the Castle , meaning to cross over to the village , and there take horse at the Earl's stables , for the place of rendezvous . CHAPTER IV . Acasto . Can she not speak ? PEVERIL OF THE PEAK . 89.
... walked down towards the gate of the Castle , meaning to cross over to the village , and there take horse at the Earl's stables , for the place of rendezvous . CHAPTER IV . Acasto . Can she not speak ? PEVERIL OF THE PEAK . 89.
Page 121
... horses at the same trumpet - sound , the memory of the former are dear to us as pa- triots or loyalists that of those who acted on mean or unworthy promptings , is either execra- ted or forgotten . Once more , I warn you , avoid my ...
... horses at the same trumpet - sound , the memory of the former are dear to us as pa- triots or loyalists that of those who acted on mean or unworthy promptings , is either execra- ted or forgotten . Once more , I warn you , avoid my ...
Page 171
... horse immediately . He thus got rid of an attendant , who might have been in some degree a spy on his motions . He then exchanged the dress he usually wore , for one more suited to travelling ; and having put a change or two of linen ...
... horse immediately . He thus got rid of an attendant , who might have been in some degree a spy on his motions . He then exchanged the dress he usually wore , for one more suited to travelling ; and having put a change or two of linen ...
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