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Page 43
The words had scarce escaped his lips when he heard at the door of his apartment , which the servant had left ajar , a sound like a deep sigh , which was instantly succeeded by a gentle tap Come in , ” replied Julian , somewhat ashamed ...
The words had scarce escaped his lips when he heard at the door of his apartment , which the servant had left ajar , a sound like a deep sigh , which was instantly succeeded by a gentle tap Come in , ” replied Julian , somewhat ashamed ...
Page 48
At length it arrived — a tap at his door was followed by a low murmur , which made him suspect that the Countess had again employed her mute attendant as the most secure minister of her pleasure on this occasion .
At length it arrived — a tap at his door was followed by a low murmur , which made him suspect that the Countess had again employed her mute attendant as the most secure minister of her pleasure on this occasion .
Page 56
The door , however , he was altogether unable to open ; and was obliged to call loudly to the watch upon deck . The skipper , or captain , as he was called , being the only person aboard who could speak English , answered to the summons ...
The door , however , he was altogether unable to open ; and was obliged to call loudly to the watch upon deck . The skipper , or captain , as he was called , being the only person aboard who could speak English , answered to the summons ...
Page 57
The captain now undid the door , and appeared with a lantern , without the aid of which , Peveril could scarce have regained his couch , where he now slumbered secure and sound , until day was far advanced , and the invitation of the ...
The captain now undid the door , and appeared with a lantern , without the aid of which , Peveril could scarce have regained his couch , where he now slumbered secure and sound , until day was far advanced , and the invitation of the ...
Page 63
As these also gave perfect satisfaction to the customer , it remained only to settle the price with Bridlesley , who of course swore his customer had pitched upon the best horse ever darkened the stable door , since he had dealt that ...
As these also gave perfect satisfaction to the customer , it remained only to settle the price with Bridlesley , who of course swore his customer had pitched upon the best horse ever darkened the stable door , since he had dealt that ...
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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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