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My residence in the family of the Countess of Derby is more than enough to inspire him with suspicions of my faith , from which , thank Heaven , I can vindicate myself with truth ...
My residence in the family of the Countess of Derby is more than enough to inspire him with suspicions of my faith , from which , thank Heaven , I can vindicate myself with truth ...
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In one of these sate the Earl of Derby , busied in looking over some of the new publications which had been forwarded from London ; and at intervals confessing how little power or interest these had for him , by yawning fearfully as he ...
In one of these sate the Earl of Derby , busied in looking over some of the new publications which had been forwarded from London ; and at intervals confessing how little power or interest these had for him , by yawning fearfully as he ...
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“ Julian , " she said , “ I am not now about to complain to you of the sentiments and conduct of Derby . He is your friend he is my son . He has kindness of heart , and vivacity of talent ; and yet“ Dearest lady , ” said Peveril , ...
“ Julian , " she said , “ I am not now about to complain to you of the sentiments and conduct of Derby . He is your friend he is my son . He has kindness of heart , and vivacity of talent ; and yet“ Dearest lady , ” said Peveril , ...
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“ Lord Derby already told me something of this , " said Julian ; “ and that there were agents in this island whose object was to excite insurrection . ” 6. Yes , ” answered the Countess , and her eye flashed fire as she spoke ; 6 and ...
“ Lord Derby already told me something of this , " said Julian ; “ and that there were agents in this island whose object was to excite insurrection . ” 6. Yes , ” answered the Countess , and her eye flashed fire as she spoke ; 6 and ...
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If Derby goes to London while these blood - hounds are in full cry , obnoxious as he is , and as I have made him by my religious faith , and my conduct in this island , he dies his father's death . And yet upon what other course to ...
If Derby goes to London while these blood - hounds are in full cry , obnoxious as he is , and as I have made him by my religious faith , and my conduct in this island , he dies his father's death . And yet upon what other course to ...
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| Title | Peveril of the Peak, Volume 2 Peveril of the Peak, Walter Scott |
| Author | Walter Scott |
| Publisher | James Crissy, 1826 |
| Original from | the New York Public Library |
| Digitized | Jan 25, 2007 |
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