Peveril of the Peak, Volume 2James Crissy, 1826 - Great Britain |
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Page 73
... observe that the stranger , secured , as he seemed to think himself , from observation , had sidled close up to the land- lady , and , as he conceived , had put a piece of mo- ney into her hand . The altered tone of the mil- ler's ...
... observe that the stranger , secured , as he seemed to think himself , from observation , had sidled close up to the land- lady , and , as he conceived , had put a piece of mo- ney into her hand . The altered tone of the mil- ler's ...
Page 76
... observation , which Julian had thrown out , on purpose to ascertain , if possible , the quality of his companion , whose present language was so differ- ent from the character he had assumed at Bridles- ley's . His countenance , too ...
... observation , which Julian had thrown out , on purpose to ascertain , if possible , the quality of his companion , whose present language was so differ- ent from the character he had assumed at Bridles- ley's . His countenance , too ...
Page 81
... observed , that Peveril was not so well qualified to try speed upon the road , as he would have been had he abode by his first bargain of horse- flesh that morning . Peveril assented drily , but observed , that the animal would serve ...
... observed , that Peveril was not so well qualified to try speed upon the road , as he would have been had he abode by his first bargain of horse- flesh that morning . Peveril assented drily , but observed , that the animal would serve ...
Page 83
... observe , you seem to think the human tongue requires a curb , as well as the horse's jaws . " " Wiser men than I have been of opinion , " an- swered Peveril , that it were a part of prudence to be silent , when men have little or ...
... observe , you seem to think the human tongue requires a curb , as well as the horse's jaws . " " Wiser men than I have been of opinion , " an- swered Peveril , that it were a part of prudence to be silent , when men have little or ...
Page 87
... Observe , I am well armed ; and you will fight at odds . " mon ; " Not at odds , " returned the provoking stran- ger , " while I have my brown Jennet , with which I can ride round and around you at pleasure ; and this text , of a ...
... Observe , I am well armed ; and you will fight at odds . " mon ; " Not at odds , " returned the provoking stran- ger , " while I have my brown Jennet , with which I can ride round and around you at pleasure ; and this text , of a ...
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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.