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Page 53
... sound harsh in thy ear , on account of one action of his life - being his accession to a great measure , which made the extreme isles of the earth to tremble . Have you never heard of Richard Whalley ? " " Of the regicide ? " exclaimed ...
... sound harsh in thy ear , on account of one action of his life - being his accession to a great measure , which made the extreme isles of the earth to tremble . Have you never heard of Richard Whalley ? " " Of the regicide ? " exclaimed ...
Page 90
... sounds , Framed by the tongue and lips , the maiden's dumb ; But if by quick and apprehensive look , By motion , sign , and glance , to give each meaning , Express as clothed in language , be term'd speech , She hath that wondrous ...
... sounds , Framed by the tongue and lips , the maiden's dumb ; But if by quick and apprehensive look , By motion , sign , and glance , to give each meaning , Express as clothed in language , be term'd speech , She hath that wondrous ...
Page 102
... course to the vehemence of her disposition ; and clapping her hands repeatedly , expressed her displeasure in a sound , or rather a shriek , 8 102 PEVERIL OF THE PEAK . sonable and calm as he had shewn himself in their ...
... course to the vehemence of her disposition ; and clapping her hands repeatedly , expressed her displeasure in a sound , or rather a shriek , 8 102 PEVERIL OF THE PEAK . sonable and calm as he had shewn himself in their ...
Page 103
Walter Scott. displeasure in a sound , or rather a shriek , so ex- tremely dissonant , that it resembled more the cry of a wild creature , than any thing which could have been uttered by female organs . Peveril was so astounded at the ...
Walter Scott. displeasure in a sound , or rather a shriek , so ex- tremely dissonant , that it resembled more the cry of a wild creature , than any thing which could have been uttered by female organs . Peveril was so astounded at the ...
Page 121
... 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 father - leave this island ...
... 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 father - leave this island ...
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acquainted Alice Bridgenorth ancient answered Bridgenorth answered Julian answered Peveril apartment better betwixt Black-Fort Bridlesley called captain Castle Castletown church companion countenance Countess Countess of Derby dame danger Dangerfield daugh daughter Deborah Deemster Derby Derbyshire door duty Earl Earl of Derby England exclaimed eyes faith father fear feelings Fenella Ganlesse hand hath hear heard heart Heaven Holm-Peel honour horse island Jesuit Julian Peveril King lady lence lian look madam maiden Major Bridgenorth Manx Martindale Master Bridgenorth Master Topham means mind mother night noble once passion pause person Peve poor Popish Plot present Protestant purpose rendered replied Bridgenorth replied Julian replied Peveril scarce secure seemed shew Sir Geoffrey smile Smith soon speak spoke stranger thee ther thing thou thought tion tone turn usual veril voice warrant White Horse Tavern young