Peveril of the Peak, Volume 2James Crissy, 1826 - Great Britain |
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Page 66
... door of Mr. Shortell , the mercer , in two hours , as we shall refresh ourselves there with a cool tankard , and learn what folks live in the neighbourhood that may be concerned in my way . And you will please to have that saddle pad ...
... door of Mr. Shortell , the mercer , in two hours , as we shall refresh ourselves there with a cool tankard , and learn what folks live in the neighbourhood that may be concerned in my way . And you will please to have that saddle pad ...
Page 69
... than he was like to meet with in more frequented inns ; and at the door of the Cat and Fiddle , Julian halted accordingly . VOL . II . - 7 CHAPTER V. In these distracted times , when each man PEVERIL OF THE PEAK . 69.
... than he was like to meet with in more frequented inns ; and at the door of the Cat and Fiddle , Julian halted accordingly . VOL . II . - 7 CHAPTER V. In these distracted times , when each man PEVERIL OF THE PEAK . 69.
Page 70
... door of the Cat and Fiddle , Julian re- ceived the usual attention paid to the customers of an inferior house of entertainment . His horse was carried by a ragged lad , who acted as hostler , in a paltry stable ; where , however , it ...
... door of the Cat and Fiddle , Julian re- ceived the usual attention paid to the customers of an inferior house of entertainment . His horse was carried by a ragged lad , who acted as hostler , in a paltry stable ; where , however , it ...
Page 77
... door . " Here is the canary , gentlemen , " said the land- lady ; and the goodman has set off the mill , to come to wait on you himself . He always does so , when company drink wine . " " That he may come in for the host's , that is ...
... door . " Here is the canary , gentlemen , " said the land- lady ; and the goodman has set off the mill , to come to wait on you himself . He always does so , when company drink wine . " " That he may come in for the host's , that is ...
Page 79
... as he bowed , and the hostess curtsied down to the ground . The horses of both guests were brought forth ; and they mounted in order to depart in company . The host and hostess stood in the door , to PEVERIL OF THE PEAK . 79.
... as he bowed , and the hostess curtsied down to the ground . The horses of both guests were brought forth ; and they mounted in order to depart in company . The host and hostess stood in the door , to PEVERIL OF THE PEAK . 79.
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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.