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... the once- wonderful subjugator of Europe , whose glory faded like that of a dazzling me- teor , leaving no trace behind . On the memorable C5 6 memorable plain of Waterloo , amongst the victims of PARENTS AND WIVES . 33 :
... the once- wonderful subjugator of Europe , whose glory faded like that of a dazzling me- teor , leaving no trace behind . On the memorable C5 6 memorable plain of Waterloo , amongst the victims of PARENTS AND WIVES . 33 :
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... leaving his still young and still fondly - loved Laura a widow ! His last utterance was breathing her name as he sunk to the abodes of death , in the arms of Dorrington , who in that fatally in teresting moment , by a chance shot was ...
... leaving his still young and still fondly - loved Laura a widow ! His last utterance was breathing her name as he sunk to the abodes of death , in the arms of Dorrington , who in that fatally in teresting moment , by a chance shot was ...
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... leave . As the ill - temper of lady Emily in- creased towards him for thus depriving her of the best comfort of her life , his temper also became soured , and again . he solemnly forbade their correspondence , and insisted that , on no ...
... leave . As the ill - temper of lady Emily in- creased towards him for thus depriving her of the best comfort of her life , his temper also became soured , and again . he solemnly forbade their correspondence , and insisted that , on no ...
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... leave her alone with the colonel ; this , how- ever , he had much rather should not be done ; however , he must abide the con- sequences . He was truly vexéd with himself that he had discovered to his wife he was jea- lous , for in fact ...
... leave her alone with the colonel ; this , how- ever , he had much rather should not be done ; however , he must abide the con- sequences . He was truly vexéd with himself that he had discovered to his wife he was jea- lous , for in fact ...
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... leaving you to attend to mine . " Lady Emily not only blushed , but gave a shrug of contempt , as she thought within herself how prosing old men are in their would - be polite speeches ! She , however , made use of her most winning ...
... leaving you to attend to mine . " Lady Emily not only blushed , but gave a shrug of contempt , as she thought within herself how prosing old men are in their would - be polite speeches ! She , however , made use of her most winning ...
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Page 155 - Hyperion's curls, the front of Jove himself, An eye like Mars, to threaten and command, A station like the herald Mercury New-lighted on a heaven-kissing hill, A combination and a form indeed, Where every god did seem to set his seal, To give the world assurance of a man.
Page 38 - Vice is a monster of so frightful mien, As, to be hated, needs but to be seen; Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face, We first endure, then pity, then embrace.
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Page 247 - ... of her journey to honour them with her presence. The woman replied that she absolutely refused to leave her room, or even to speak more than was necessary. " Then," said Ramiro, " as it is important that I should have a few words with her, be so good as to tell the young lady, with my homage, that I will do myself the honour of waiting on her in the course of the forenoon.
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Page 216 - ... and her lip began to tremble, and her eyes to fill with tears. He drew his hand across his black, scowling brows, and said—" Be not frightened, my pretty one; but tell me what is your mother's name?