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... least conjectured , from the few expressions which I chanced to overhear ; for I made bold , though it may be contrary to the code of modern courtesy , to listen a moment or two , in order to gather upon what subject so young a man as ...
... least conjectured , from the few expressions which I chanced to overhear ; for I made bold , though it may be contrary to the code of modern courtesy , to listen a moment or two , in order to gather upon what subject so young a man as ...
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... least have seen too much of the delusions of Rome , to desire that they should be propagated at home . ” " Else , wherefore do I speak to thee friend- ly and so free ? " said Bridgenorth . " Do I not know , with what readiness of early ...
... least have seen too much of the delusions of Rome , to desire that they should be propagated at home . ” " Else , wherefore do I speak to thee friend- ly and so free ? " said Bridgenorth . " Do I not know , with what readiness of early ...
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... society , or however strongly he felt the prudence of con- ciliating her father's good will , he could not help feeling as if his heart was chilled in his company . CHAPTER II . This day at least is friendship's - PEVERIL OF THE PEAK . 29.
... society , or however strongly he felt the prudence of con- ciliating her father's good will , he could not help feeling as if his heart was chilled in his company . CHAPTER II . This day at least is friendship's - PEVERIL OF THE PEAK . 29.
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Walter Scott. CHAPTER II . This day at least is friendship's - on the morrow Let strife come an she will . OTWAY . DEBORAH DEBBITCH , summoned by her mas- ter , now made her appearance , with her hand- kerchief at her eyes , and an ...
Walter Scott. CHAPTER II . This day at least is friendship's - on the morrow Let strife come an she will . OTWAY . DEBORAH DEBBITCH , summoned by her mas- ter , now made her appearance , with her hand- kerchief at her eyes , and an ...
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... least such seemed the purpose of the shrill neigh with which she startled the female inmates of the parlour , who , the moment afterwards , could not forbear smiling to see the nose of the poney advanced through the opened casement ...
... least such seemed the purpose of the shrill neigh with which she startled the female inmates of the parlour , who , the moment afterwards , could not forbear smiling to see the nose of the poney advanced through the opened casement ...
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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.
Page 218 - What made our poet meddle with a plot ? Was't that he fancied, for the very sake And name of plot, his trifling play might take ? For there's not in't one inch-board evidence...