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... passed . " Some of the early romances , " says Mr.Walker , “ as well as the legends of saints , were undoubt- edly fabricated in the deep silence of the clois- ter . Both frequently sprung from the warmth of fancy , which religious ...
... passed . " Some of the early romances , " says Mr.Walker , “ as well as the legends of saints , were undoubt- edly fabricated in the deep silence of the clois- ter . Both frequently sprung from the warmth of fancy , which religious ...
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... passing fair , and gentle . He cannot display resolution in a better cause ; and if ( de gustibus non est disputandum ! ) their beauty sometimes disappoint his expectations , let him remember , that adoration has been offered them by ...
... passing fair , and gentle . He cannot display resolution in a better cause ; and if ( de gustibus non est disputandum ! ) their beauty sometimes disappoint his expectations , let him remember , that adoration has been offered them by ...
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... passed by , who regarded her with im- pure and improper feelings . Observing her beauty , and ascertaining that she was the re- puted heir to the throne , he became ena- moured ; and used numerous devices to accom- plish his treacherous ...
... passed by , who regarded her with im- pure and improper feelings . Observing her beauty , and ascertaining that she was the re- puted heir to the throne , he became ena- moured ; and used numerous devices to accom- plish his treacherous ...
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... passed her time in bitterly bewailing her misdeeds . It hap- pened that a wise person in the Emperor's court heard of her repentance . On all occa- sions when his services were required , he had proved himself an active mediator between ...
... passed her time in bitterly bewailing her misdeeds . It hap- pened that a wise person in the Emperor's court heard of her repentance . On all occa- sions when his services were required , he had proved himself an active mediator between ...
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... passed in this manner , believing her prejudiced in his favor , and disposed to succour him , he asked her to obtain his freedom . She replied , " But how am I to effect it ? Thy father , thine own father will not ransom thee : on what ...
... passed in this manner , believing her prejudiced in his favor , and disposed to succour him , he asked her to obtain his freedom . She replied , " But how am I to effect it ? Thy father , thine own father will not ransom thee : on what ...
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Page 379 - Twas there a vice, and seem'da madness here : Detesting that, and pitying this, he goes, Lost and confounded with the various shows. Now night's dim shades again involve the sky, Again the wanderers want a place to lie, Again they search, and find a lodging nigh : The soil...
Page 373 - Here we discover those features of chivalry, so admirably ridiculed by Cervantes. But, in times of oppression, when every one followed " the simple plan, That he may take who has the power, And he may keep who can...
Page 380 - Without a vain, without a grudging heart, To him who gives us all, I yield a part ; From him you come, for him accept it here, A frank and sober, more than costly cheer.
Page 381 - Celestial odours breathe through purpled air ; And wings, whose colours glitter'd on the day, Wide at his back their gradual plumes display. The form ethereal bursts upon his sight, And moves in all the majesty of light.
Page 378 - Slow creaking turns the door with jealous care, And half he welcomes in the shivering pair...
Page 145 - Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more, Or close the wall up with our English dead ! In peace there's nothing so becomes a man As modest stillness and humility ; But when the blast of war blows in our ears, Then imitate the action of the tiger...
Page 354 - The quality of mercy is not strained, It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath. It is twice blessed: It blesseth him that gives, and him that takes...
Page 280 - Bra. Look to her, Moor ; have a quick eye to see ; She has deceived her father, and may thee.
Page 377 - As one who spies a serpent in his way, Glistening and basking in the summer ray, Disorder'd stops to shun the danger near, Then walks with...
Page 379 - But now the clouds in airy tumult fly, The sun emerging opes an azure sky ; A fresher green the smelling leaves display, And, glittering as they...