Peveril of the Peak, Volume 2James Crissy, 1826 - Great Britain |
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Page 21
... less than Rome herself upon men's consciences and liberties ; yet out of the weakness of this half - reformed church may God be pleased to work out deliverance to England , and praise to himself . I must not forget , that one whose ser ...
... less than Rome herself upon men's consciences and liberties ; yet out of the weakness of this half - reformed church may God be pleased to work out deliverance to England , and praise to himself . I must not forget , that one whose ser ...
Page 39
... less an object of doubt and suspicion , than if you posted up from hence , without even visiting your parents . You must be guided in this ; -in all , -by your own prudence . Go , my dearest son ; for to me you should be dear as a son ...
... less an object of doubt and suspicion , than if you posted up from hence , without even visiting your parents . You must be guided in this ; -in all , -by your own prudence . Go , my dearest son ; for to me you should be dear as a son ...
Page 43
... step , which she accompanied with low inarticulate moaning ( which she was probably the less able to suppress , beause she could not judge how far it was audible , ) and also with wringing of the hands PEVERIL OF THE PEAK . 43.
... step , which she accompanied with low inarticulate moaning ( which she was probably the less able to suppress , beause she could not judge how far it was audible , ) and also with wringing of the hands PEVERIL OF THE PEAK . 43.
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... less obnoxious than my noble kinsman . Farewell ! All blessings attend you , ma- dam . Commend me to Derby , and make him my I will expect a summons at two hours af- excuse . ter midnight . " They took an affectionate leave of each ...
... less obnoxious than my noble kinsman . Farewell ! All blessings attend you , ma- dam . Commend me to Derby , and make him my I will expect a summons at two hours af- excuse . ter midnight . " They took an affectionate leave of each ...
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... less rude than those in his station of life usually are , and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella , upon whom the captain bestow- ed a hearty curse , for obliging him to lay - to until he had sent his boat ...
... less rude than those in his station of life usually are , and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella , upon whom the captain bestow- ed a hearty curse , for obliging him to lay - to until he had sent his boat ...
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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.