The castle of Santa Fe, by [the] author of Jealousy; or, The dreadful mistake.4 vols, Volume 11805 |
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... called Rampart , a faithful creature , grown grey in her father's service , to see if all the military parts of his dress were right , and at the same time , to give him many strict charges to take all the care in his power of his ...
... called Rampart , a faithful creature , grown grey in her father's service , to see if all the military parts of his dress were right , and at the same time , to give him many strict charges to take all the care in his power of his ...
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... called Lady . You and dear mamma Pembroke are not called so , neither will Margaret . ' " It shall be as you wish , my love , " said Adeliza ; " but I much fear you will not like to sleep with me when you see my room . " Wherever you ...
... called Lady . You and dear mamma Pembroke are not called so , neither will Margaret . ' " It shall be as you wish , my love , " said Adeliza ; " but I much fear you will not like to sleep with me when you see my room . " Wherever you ...
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... called the servant , who had by her desire left her at the moment . She was an old and faithful creature , and much attached to her . From her , however , nothing could be learned more than she already knew herself . She had lived many ...
... called the servant , who had by her desire left her at the moment . She was an old and faithful creature , and much attached to her . From her , however , nothing could be learned more than she already knew herself . She had lived many ...
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... called her cruel , proud , and relentless ; then in the same breath , en- treated her forgiveness for his rash and impetuous language , declaring to the last , that he would not take her answer as de- cisive of his fate , but still ...
... called her cruel , proud , and relentless ; then in the same breath , en- treated her forgiveness for his rash and impetuous language , declaring to the last , that he would not take her answer as de- cisive of his fate , but still ...
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... called upon young Henley . He told him that he had been fortunate enough to hear of a person in business , exactly to a nicety the man for him . The only thing against this . was , that the merchant , instead of two thousand pounds ...
... called upon young Henley . He told him that he had been fortunate enough to hear of a person in business , exactly to a nicety the man for him . The only thing against this . was , that the merchant , instead of two thousand pounds ...
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Adeliza took affectionate amiable amusement answer appeared arms beautiful begged brother brought Captain Pembroke Captain Surrey CHAP charming child countenance Countess creature daugh daughter Dear Dear dear Miss Pembroke declared delighted distress door dread dress elegant endeavoured enquired entreated exclaimed extremely eyes father favour fear feel flattered gentleman George Pembroke grief Grimalkin hand happy hastily heart Heaven Henley honour hope husband kind Lady Catherine Lady Jane Lady Raby least leave little Margaret liza look Lord Raby Lord Richmond Madame Mouche mind Miss Pem morning mother Mouche's ness never obliged party perceived Percy person pleasing pleasure present promised prove Raby Castle replied Adeliza returned servant settled shew sigh Sir Armine Temple smiling soon sorrow spirits stairs style sure sweet sweet child tears thing thought tion trust unpleasant walk wife wish woman young
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Page 115 - Making it momentary as a sound, Swift as a shadow, short as any dream ; Brief as the lightning in the collied night, That, in a spleen, unfolds both heaven and earth. And ere a man hath power to say, — Behold ! The jaws of darkness do devour it up : So quick bright things come to confusion.
Page 46 - And truest friends, through error, wound our rest Without misfortune, what calamities! And what hostilities, without a foe! Nor are foes wanting to the best on earth. But endless is the list of human ills, And sighs might sooner fail than cause to sigh.
Page 232 - God in Externals could not place Content. Fortune her gifts may variously dispose, And these be happy call'd, unhappy those ; But...
Page 15 - Through the dark postern of time long elapsed, Led softly, by the stillness of the night, Led like a murderer, (and such it proves !) Strays (wretched rover !) o'er the pleasing past ; In quest of wretchedness perversely strays ; And finds all desert now; and meets the ghosts Of my departed joys...
Page 135 - With every gentle care-eluding art, To raise the virtues, animate the bliss, And sweeten all the toils of human life : This be the female dignity, and praise.
Page 98 - Pow'r, who hast involv'd Thy wise decrees in darkness, to perplex The pride of human wisdom, to confound The daring scrutiny, and prove, the faith Of thy presuming creatures ! hear me now : O vindicate thy honour, clear this doubt.
Page 23 - The reapers move, nor shrink for heat or toil, By emulation urged. Others dispersed Or bind in sheaves, or load or guide the wain That tinkles as it passes. Far behind Old age and infancy with careful hand Pick up each straggling ear.
Page 60 - Her form was fresher than the morning rose, When the dew wets its leaves; unstain'd and pure, As is the lily, or the mountain snow.
Page 78 - Till on some neighbouring mountain's brow He stops, and turns his eyes below ; There, melting at the well-known view, Drops a last tear, and bids adieu : So I, thus doom'd from thee to part, Gay queen of Fancy, and of Art, Reluctant move, with doubtful mind, Oft stop, and often look behind. Companion of my tender age, Serenely gay, and sweetly sage, How blithsome were we wont to rove By verdant hill, or shady grove, Where fervent bees, with humming voice, Around the honey'd oak rejoice, And aged...