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Page 55
... the spell which detained him . The language which Bridgenorth held was not only new and alarming , but so con- trary to the maxim's in which he was brought up , that , as a son of Sir Geoffrey PEVERIL OF THE PEAK . 55.
... the spell which detained him . The language which Bridgenorth held was not only new and alarming , but so con- trary to the maxim's in which he was brought up , that , as a son of Sir Geoffrey PEVERIL OF THE PEAK . 55.
Page 56
Walter Scott. up , that , as a son of Sir Geoffrey Peveril of the Peak , he would , in another case , have thought himself called upon to dispute its conclusions , even at the sword's point . But Bridgenorth's opinions were delivered ...
Walter Scott. up , that , as a son of Sir Geoffrey Peveril of the Peak , he would , in another case , have thought himself called upon to dispute its conclusions , even at the sword's point . But Bridgenorth's opinions were delivered ...
Page 211
... Sir Geoffrey Peveril of Martindale Castle , en- grossed at full length , as one of those subjected to arrest by that officer . When aware of this material fact , it became Julian's business to leave Liverpool directly , and carry the ...
... Sir Geoffrey Peveril of Martindale Castle , en- grossed at full length , as one of those subjected to arrest by that officer . When aware of this material fact , it became Julian's business to leave Liverpool directly , and carry the ...
Page 284
... Sir Geoffrey , as he that had raised his horn , and set up his candlestick on high . Cer- tain it is , that all the Peverils , from father to son , had been especially attentive to the maintenance of this custom 234 PEVERIL OF THE PEAK .
... Sir Geoffrey , as he that had raised his horn , and set up his candlestick on high . Cer- tain it is , that all the Peverils , from father to son , had been especially attentive to the maintenance of this custom 234 PEVERIL OF THE PEAK .
Page 285
... Sir Geoffrey , the observance was not like to be omitted . Accordingly , the polar - star of Peveril had continued to beam more or less brightly during all the vicissitudes of the Civil War ; and glim- mered , however faintly , during ...
... Sir Geoffrey , the observance was not like to be omitted . Accordingly , the polar - star of Peveril had continued to beam more or less brightly during all the vicissitudes of the Civil War ; and glim- mered , however faintly , during ...
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acquainted Alice Bridgenorth ancient answered Bridgenorth answered Julian answered Peveril apartment better betwixt Black-Fort Bridlesley called captain Castle 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 racter 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
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Page 227 - Then again for pathos, where will you mend the dying scene of Arcite ? Alas, my heartis queen ! alas, my wife ! Giver at once, and ender of my life. What is this world ? — What axen men to have ? Now with his love — now in his cold grave Alone, withouten other company. But I tire you, sir; and do injustice to the poet whom I remember but by halves.
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