Waverley Novels, Volume 43R. Cadell, 1832 |
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... thing has happened . I will bring you the true tidings in a moment ; " and snatching up his staff , the old man hurried out past Dorothy , and into the street , where the throng of people were rush- ing towards the High Street . Dorothy ...
... thing has happened . I will bring you the true tidings in a moment ; " and snatching up his staff , the old man hurried out past Dorothy , and into the street , where the throng of people were rush- ing towards the High Street . Dorothy ...
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... things . Some one , blind with rage , or perhaps through liquor , has stricken the innocent Bonnet- maker , whom no man either hated or feared , or indeed cared either much or little about , instead of the stout Smith , who has twenty ...
... things . Some one , blind with rage , or perhaps through liquor , has stricken the innocent Bonnet- maker , whom no man either hated or feared , or indeed cared either much or little about , instead of the stout Smith , who has twenty ...
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... thing to wish that the innocent blood may not be avenged . But if the perpetrator of this foul murder be hidden for the present , thou wilt be saved from the task of seeking that ven- geance which Heaven , doubtless , will take at its ...
... thing to wish that the innocent blood may not be avenged . But if the perpetrator of this foul murder be hidden for the present , thou wilt be saved from the task of seeking that ven- geance which Heaven , doubtless , will take at its ...
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... things pertaining . He was to return my garb of fence , and get back his own masking suit this day , had the saints so permitted . " " You saw him not then afterwards ? " " Never , my lord . " " One word more , " said the Provost ...
... things pertaining . He was to return my garb of fence , and get back his own masking suit this day , had the saints so permitted . " " You saw him not then afterwards ? " " Never , my lord . " " One word more , " said the Provost ...
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... thing ill - learned in the ancient laws , and would pray you to inform us more distinctly of its na- ture . " " We will demand of the King , " said Sir Louis Lundin , " my advice being taken , that the body of our murdered fellow ...
... thing ill - learned in the ancient laws , and would pray you to inform us more distinctly of its na- ture . " " We will demand of the King , " said Sir Louis Lundin , " my advice being taken , that the body of our murdered fellow ...
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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.