The Mysteries of Udolpho: A Romance; Interspersed with Some Pieces of Poetry, Volume 4G. G. and J. Robinson, 1799 |
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... Italy , and who , I fay , has stolen your affections ? But I have no right to queftion you ; you are your own miftrefs . Du Pont , perhaps , may not long triumph over my fallen fortunes ! " Emily , more fright- ened than before by the ...
... Italy , and who , I fay , has stolen your affections ? But I have no right to queftion you ; you are your own miftrefs . Du Pont , perhaps , may not long triumph over my fallen fortunes ! " Emily , more fright- ened than before by the ...
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... furprise and admira- tion ; and there he found the miniature , that had fince cherished a paffion fatal to his re- pofe . During this expedition into Italy , his • VOL . IV . I father 1 father died ; but he received his liberty at a ( 169 )
... furprise and admira- tion ; and there he found the miniature , that had fince cherished a paffion fatal to his re- pofe . During this expedition into Italy , his • VOL . IV . I father 1 father died ; but he received his liberty at a ( 169 )
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... Italy , fhe had given a farewel look to this beloved landscape , amongst whofe woods and fields fhe had so often walked with Va- lancourt , and where he was then to inhabit , when she would be far , far away ! She faw , once more , that ...
... Italy , fhe had given a farewel look to this beloved landscape , amongst whofe woods and fields fhe had so often walked with Va- lancourt , and where he was then to inhabit , when she would be far , far away ! She faw , once more , that ...
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... Italy ; and the view of it brought most for- cibly to her recollection all fhe had herfelf fuffered , at that time , and the many gay ex- pectations , which her aunt had formed , re- fpecting the journey before her . While Emily's mind ...
... Italy ; and the view of it brought most for- cibly to her recollection all fhe had herfelf fuffered , at that time , and the many gay ex- pectations , which her aunt had formed , re- fpecting the journey before her . While Emily's mind ...
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... Italy , fhe had liftened to his remon- ftrances against the journey , and to the pleadings of paffionate affection . Some ob- fervations , which fhe made on the landscape , brought this to her remembrance , and with it all the minute ...
... Italy , fhe had liftened to his remon- ftrances against the journey , and to the pleadings of paffionate affection . Some ob- fervations , which fhe made on the landscape , brought this to her remembrance , and with it all the minute ...
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Page 50 - Now it is the time of night, That the graves, all gaping wide, Every one lets forth his sprite, In the church-way paths to glide.
Page 210 - A stranger yet to pain! I feel the gales that from ye blow A momentary bliss bestow, As waving fresh their gladsome wing My weary soul they seem to soothe, And, redolent of joy and youth, To breathe a second spring.
Page 149 - Angels and ministers of grace defend us ! — Be thou a spirit of health, or goblin damn'd, Bring with thee airs from heaven, or blasts from hell, Be thy intents wicked, or charitable, Thou com'st in such a questionable shape, That I will speak to thee: I'll call thee, Hamlet, King, father, royal Dane: O, answer me: Let me not burst in ignorance!
Page 107 - ... of gold and silver that glittered on the sideboards, the numerous dishes that covered the tables, the number and gay liveries of the attendants, with the chivalric and splendid attire of the guests, united to form a scene of magnificence such as we may not hope to see in these degenerate days. Of the baron the following adventure is related :—One night, having retired late from the banquet to his chamber, and dismissed his attendants, he was surprised by the appearance of a stranger of a noble...
Page 179 - Lull'd in the countless chambers of the brain, Our thoughts are link'd by many a hidden chain. Awake but one, and lo, what myriads rise ! Each stamps its image as the other flies.
Page 105 - Spain, or recounting the chivalric exploits performed by the crusaders whom the troubadors accompanied to the East, were generally splendid, and always marvellous both in scenery and incident ; and it is not wonderful that Dorothe'e and Ludovico should be fascinated by inventions which had captivated the careless imagination...
Page 98 - ... he returned into the bed-room, where he kindled a wood fire, the bright blaze of which revived his spirits, which had begun to yield to the gloom and silence of the place ; for gusts of wind alone broke at intervals this silence. He now drew a small table and a chair near the fire, took a bottle of wine and some cold provision out of his basket, and regaled himself. When he had finished his repast he laid his sword upon the table, and not feeling disposed to sleep, drew from his pocket the book...
Page 132 - In the rooms, everything remained as much in order as if he had just walked out by the common way. The count himself assisted in lifting the arras with which the bed-chamber, saloon, and one of the ante-rooms were hung, that he might discover if any door had been concealed behind it; but, after a laborious search, none was found; and he at length quitted the apartments, having secured the door of the last ante-chamber, the key of which he took into his own possession. He then gave orders that strict...
Page 88 - You shall be obeyed, my lord,' said he; 'I will engage that no spectre shall disturb the peace of the chateau after this night.' They now returned to the supper-room, where the count's guests awaited to accompany him and Ludovico to the...
Page 101 - The man made no reply, and the Count continued to listen, and then added, 'That is no common musician; he touches the instrument with a delicate hand; who is it, Pierre?' 'My Lord!' said the man, hesitatingly. 'Who plays that instrument?' repeated the Count. 'Does not your lordship know, then?