Waverley Novels, Volume 43R. Cadell, 1832 |
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... thee out of the scuffle " - for she also had been aroused by the noise , -but what was her astonishment , when , placed in love and reverence on the bed of her late mistress , and supported by the athletic arms of her foster son , she ...
... thee out of the scuffle " - for she also had been aroused by the noise , -but what was her astonishment , when , placed in love and reverence on the bed of her late mistress , and supported by the athletic arms of her foster son , she ...
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... thee , these men of blood . " It would seem that this gentle invocation , the result of finding the lover alive whom she expected to have only recognised as a corpse , though it was spoken so low as scarcely to be intelligible , had ...
... thee , these men of blood . " It would seem that this gentle invocation , the result of finding the lover alive whom she expected to have only recognised as a corpse , though it was spoken so low as scarcely to be intelligible , had ...
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... thee ! ' - Father Glover , it is very hard . Yet it is all my own fault ! This poor unhappy Oliver ! I ought to have allowed him the shelter of my roof , when he prayed me in his agony of fear ; or , had I gone with him , I should then ...
... thee ! ' - Father Glover , it is very hard . Yet it is all my own fault ! This poor unhappy Oliver ! I ought to have allowed him the shelter of my roof , when he prayed me in his agony of fear ; or , had I gone with him , I should then ...
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... thee of any kind whatsoever ? " said the Provost . " Yes , worshipful , " replied the Smith ; " he ex- changed his morrice dress for my head - piece , buff- coat , and target , which I hear were found upon his body ; and I have at home ...
... thee of any kind whatsoever ? " said the Provost . " Yes , worshipful , " replied the Smith ; " he ex- changed his morrice dress for my head - piece , buff- coat , and target , which I hear were found upon his body ; and I have at home ...
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... thee , my dearest brother , to take compassion on me . Tell me what evil threatens my son , or my kingdom ? " The features of the King , trembling with anxiety , and his eyes brimful of tears , were bent upon his brother , who seemed to ...
... thee , my dearest brother , to take compassion on me . Tell me what evil threatens my son , or my kingdom ? " The features of the King , trembling with anxiety , and his eyes brimful of tears , were bent upon his brother , who seemed to ...
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Page 263 - Whilome in Albion's isle there dwelt a youth, Who ne in virtue's ways did take delight ; But spent his days in riot most uncouth, And vex'd with mirth the drowsy ear of Night. Ah me ! in sooth he was a shameless wight, Sore given to revel and ungodly glee ; Few earthly things found favour in his sight Save concubines and carnal companie, And flaunting wassailers of high and low degree.
Page 197 - Each robber chief upheld his armed halls, Doing his evil will, nor less elate Than mightier heroes of a longer date. What want these outlaws conquerors should have? But History's purchased page to call them great? A wider space, an ornamented grave? Their hopes were not less warm, their souls were full as brave.