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Page 21
Enough , that I find thee not as yet enlightened with the purer doctrine , but prepared to profit by it when the spark shall reach thee . Enough , in especial , that I find thee willing to uplift thy testimony ...
Enough , that I find thee not as yet enlightened with the purer doctrine , but prepared to profit by it when the spark shall reach thee . Enough , in especial , that I find thee willing to uplift thy testimony ...
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... insufficient to compel thee to the ratification of so mean a bargain . But let me hope better things . Bridgenorth , though strong - minded and sagacious , is haunted by the fears of Popery , which are the bugbears of his sect .
... insufficient to compel thee to the ratification of so mean a bargain . But let me hope better things . Bridgenorth , though strong - minded and sagacious , is haunted by the fears of Popery , which are the bugbears of his sect .
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Whilst he was dwelling on such pleasing , though imaginary prospects , he could not help exclaiming aloud- " Yes , Alice , I will win thee nobly ! ” The words had scarce escaped his lips when he heard at the door of his apartment ...
Whilst he was dwelling on such pleasing , though imaginary prospects , he could not help exclaiming aloud- " Yes , Alice , I will win thee nobly ! ” The words had scarce escaped his lips when he heard at the door of his apartment ...
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To which Ganlesse answered , in the same tone and tune , * Content thee , kind Robin ; He need little care , Who brings home a fat buck Instead of a hare . " 6 You have missed your blow , then , ” said the other , in reply .
To which Ganlesse answered , in the same tone and tune , * Content thee , kind Robin ; He need little care , Who brings home a fat buck Instead of a hare . " 6 You have missed your blow , then , ” said the other , in reply .
Page 96
“ Hush , he will hear thee , " answered Ganlesse ; “ there are reasons for all things it is well as it is . But , prithee , tell thy fellow to help the youngster . " " What , ” replied Smith , " d'ye think I am mad ?
“ Hush , he will hear thee , " answered Ganlesse ; “ there are reasons for all things it is well as it is . But , prithee , tell thy fellow to help the youngster . " " What , ” replied Smith , " d'ye think I am mad ?
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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.
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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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