Peveril of the Peak, Volume 2Pub. for the Trade, 1823 - Great Britain |
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Page 75
... pass himself as speedily as possible . It was then that the dumb maiden gave full course to the vehemence of her disposition ; and clapping her hands repeatedly , expressed her displeasure in a sound , or rather a shriek , so extremely ...
... pass himself as speedily as possible . It was then that the dumb maiden gave full course to the vehemence of her disposition ; and clapping her hands repeatedly , expressed her displeasure in a sound , or rather a shriek , so extremely ...
Page 115
... passes in their dreams . It is said , a plot , real or fictitious , has been detected amongst the Catho- lics , which has spread far wider , and more un . controulable terror , than that of the fifth of No- vember . Its outlines seem ...
... passes in their dreams . It is said , a plot , real or fictitious , has been detected amongst the Catho- lics , which has spread far wider , and more un . controulable terror , than that of the fifth of No- vember . Its outlines seem ...
Page 120
... passing away ; at worst , I can apprize you of the danger , should it menace the earl or yourself ; and may be able also to point out the means by which it may be eluded . " The countess listened with a countenance in which the anxiety ...
... passing away ; at worst , I can apprize you of the danger , should it menace the earl or yourself ; and may be able also to point out the means by which it may be eluded . " The countess listened with a countenance in which the anxiety ...
Page 123
... pass through Derbyshire , and visit Martindale Castle ? » << I should wish it , madam , certainly , » replied Peveril , « did time permit , and circumstances render it advisable . » « Of that , " said the countess , « you must your ...
... pass through Derbyshire , and visit Martindale Castle ? » << I should wish it , madam , certainly , » replied Peveril , « did time permit , and circumstances render it advisable . » « Of that , " said the countess , « you must your ...
Page 149
... pass- ing doubts which might have crept on Peveril's mind concerning the fidelity of the master of the vessel , who appeared from thence to have been a former acquaintance of the countess , and to have enjoyed some share of her ...
... pass- ing doubts which might have crept on Peveril's mind concerning the fidelity of the master of the vessel , who appeared from thence to have been a former acquaintance of the countess , and to have enjoyed some share of her ...
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acquainted Alice Bridgenorth ancient answered Bridgenorth answered Julian answered Peveril apartment better betwixt Black-Fort Bridlesley called captain Castletown church companion coun countenance countess Countess of Derby dame danger Dangerfield daugh daughter Deborah Deemster Derby Derbyshire desire door duty earl Earl of Derby England exclaimed eyes faith father fear feelings fellow Fenella Ganlesse hand hath hear heard heart Heaven Holm-Peel honour horse House of Commons island Jesuit journey Julian Peveril King lian look lord madam maiden Major Bridgenorth Master Bridgenorth Master Julian Master Topham means mind mother night noble once passion pause perhaps person Peve poor Popish Plot present purpose racter rendered replied Bridgenorth replied Julian replied Peveril roundheaded scarce seemed shew Sir Geoffrey Smith soon speak spoke stranger thee thing thou thought tion tone turned usual voice warrant White Horse Tavern young