Guy ManneringJ.M. Dent and Sons, 1912 - 427 pages |
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Page 24
... Bertram , if ever he possessed it . A good - humoured listlessness of countenance formed the only remarkable expression of his features , although they were rather handsome than otherwise . In fact , his physiognomy indicated the ...
... Bertram , if ever he possessed it . A good - humoured listlessness of countenance formed the only remarkable expression of his features , although they were rather handsome than otherwise . In fact , his physiognomy indicated the ...
Page 25
... Bertram married a daughter of an eminent fanatic , who had a seat in the council of state , and saved by that union the remainder of the family property . But , as ill chance would have it , he became enamoured of the lady's principles ...
... Bertram married a daughter of an eminent fanatic , who had a seat in the council of state , and saved by that union the remainder of the family property . But , as ill chance would have it , he became enamoured of the lady's principles ...
Page 47
... Bertram had now hit upon one of the few subjects on which he felt sore , and went on with some energy . " No , sir , —the name of Godfrey Bertram of Ellangowan is not in the last commission , though there's scarce a carle in the country ...
... Bertram had now hit upon one of the few subjects on which he felt sore , and went on with some energy . " No , sir , —the name of Godfrey Bertram of Ellangowan is not in the last commission , though there's scarce a carle in the country ...
Page 49
... Bertram's string of stories , to inquire what Captain Hatteraick so earnestly wanted with the gipsy woman . " Oh , to bless his ship , I suppose . You must know , Mr. Mannering , that these free - traders , whom the law calls smugglers ...
... Bertram's string of stories , to inquire what Captain Hatteraick so earnestly wanted with the gipsy woman . " Oh , to bless his ship , I suppose . You must know , Mr. Mannering , that these free - traders , whom the law calls smugglers ...
Page 50
... Bertram was content to promise , and Mannering , to ensure his fidelity , hinted at misfortunes which would certainly take place if his injunctions were neglected . The rest of the day , which Mannering , by Mr. Bertram's invitation ...
... Bertram was content to promise , and Mannering , to ensure his fidelity , hinted at misfortunes which would certainly take place if his injunctions were neglected . The rest of the day , which Mannering , by Mr. Bertram's invitation ...
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