Peveril of the Peak, Volume 2James Crissy, 1826 - Great Britain |
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Page 64
... Christian truth , he had just sold the best in his sta- ble to that gentleman present , who , doubtless , would give up the bargain if the horse was needed for the service of the state . " You speak well , friend , " said the important ...
... Christian truth , he had just sold the best in his sta- ble to that gentleman present , who , doubtless , would give up the bargain if the horse was needed for the service of the state . " You speak well , friend , " said the important ...
Page 120
... christian state of conscience may permit you to take on my husband - I - I , who have some right to experience compassion at your hand , for most sincerely did I compassionate you when the hand of Heaven was heavy on you - I implore you ...
... christian state of conscience may permit you to take on my husband - I - I , who have some right to experience compassion at your hand , for most sincerely did I compassionate you when the hand of Heaven was heavy on you - I implore you ...
Page 135
... Christian family . Who pretends to more freedom , must go out from among us , as not being of us . " A deep and emphatic humming noise , which was at that time the mode in which the Puritans signifi- ed their applause , as well of the ...
... Christian family . Who pretends to more freedom , must go out from among us , as not being of us . " A deep and emphatic humming noise , which was at that time the mode in which the Puritans signifi- ed their applause , as well of the ...
Page 186
... Christian , whom he had always sup- posed a Puritan as strict as his brother - in - law Bridgenorth , should be associated with him in a plot so infamous , seemed alike unnatural and mon- strous . The near relationship might blind ...
... Christian , whom he had always sup- posed a Puritan as strict as his brother - in - law Bridgenorth , should be associated with him in a plot so infamous , seemed alike unnatural and mon- strous . The near relationship might blind ...
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... Christian is so importunate for ad- mission instantly , that I am obliged to take your Grace's pleasure . " " " Tell him to call three hours hence . Damn his politic pate , that would make all men dance after his pipe ! " I thank you ...
... Christian is so importunate for ad- mission instantly , that I am obliged to take your Grace's pleasure . " " " Tell him to call three hours hence . Damn his politic pate , that would make all men dance after his pipe ! " I thank you ...
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Page 194 - A man so various, that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome : Stiff in opinions, always in the wrong, Was everything by starts, and nothing long; But, in the course of one revolving moon, Was chemist, fiddler, statesman, and buffoon ; Then all for women, painting, rhyming, drinking, Besides ten thousand freaks that died in thinking.