Waverley novels. Parker's ed., revised, Томове 19–20 |
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... appeared , was , that it was inferior to its pre- decessors ; an opinion adopted from the general idea that the Patriarch of Ferney must at last find the point from which he was to decline . But the opinion of iv INTRODUCTION TO.
... appeared , was , that it was inferior to its pre- decessors ; an opinion adopted from the general idea that the Patriarch of Ferney must at last find the point from which he was to decline . But the opinion of iv INTRODUCTION TO.
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... appearance . At the rev- olution of every five years we find ourselves another , and yet the same - there is a change of views , and no less of the light in which we regard them ; a change of motives as well as of actions . Nearly twice ...
... appearance . At the rev- olution of every five years we find ourselves another , and yet the same - there is a change of views , and no less of the light in which we regard them ; a change of motives as well as of actions . Nearly twice ...
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... appearance of alarm . Thus stood affairs at the Castle , when , after an absence of several weeks , the Knight of Avenel , which was now the title most frequently given to Sir Halbert Glendin- ning , was daily expected to return home ...
... appearance of alarm . Thus stood affairs at the Castle , when , after an absence of several weeks , the Knight of Avenel , which was now the title most frequently given to Sir Halbert Glendin- ning , was daily expected to return home ...
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... appearance . The proudest noble in Scotland might have been yet prouder could he have called that child his heir . While , with breathless anxiety , the Lady of Avenel gazed on his well - formed and expressive fea- tures , a slight ...
... appearance . The proudest noble in Scotland might have been yet prouder could he have called that child his heir . While , with breathless anxiety , the Lady of Avenel gazed on his well - formed and expressive fea- tures , a slight ...
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... appeared in some degree sensible of the lady's caresses , and it was with difficulty she withdrew herself from his pillow , to afford him leisure for necessary repose . 2 * VOL . I. " To whom belongs our little rescued varlet ? " THE ...
... appeared in some degree sensible of the lady's caresses , and it was with difficulty she withdrew herself from his pillow , to afford him leisure for necessary repose . 2 * VOL . I. " To whom belongs our little rescued varlet ? " THE ...
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Abbot of Unreason Adam Woodcock answered apartment attendants Auchtermuchty betwixt blessed brother called Castle of Avenel Catherine Seyton church command dame damsel door Dryfesdale Earl of Murray exclaimed eyes fair faith falconer favour favourite fear garden George Douglas Grace hand hath head heard heart Heaven hither Holyrood honour horse instantly Kennaquhair Knight of Avenel Lady Fleming Lady Lochleven Lady of Avenel Lady of Lochleven lady's land Lilias look Lord Lindesay Lord Ruthven Lord Seyton madam Magdalen Græme maiden Mary of Scotland Mary Stuart Mary's Master Roland matron Melville mistress Morton mother Murray never noble once poniard present Queen Mary Regent replied Robert Melville Roland Græme Ruthven Saint Saint Andrew Scotland seemed Sir Halbert Glendinning speak spoke steward stood sword thee thine thou art thou hast thought tone trust turned woman word yonder young youth
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Страница 151 - It is the curse of kings, to be attended By slaves, that take their humours for a warrant To break within the bloody house of life ; And, on the winking of authority, To understand a law ; to know the meaning Of dangerous majesty, when, perchance, it frowns More upon humour, than advis'd respect.
Страница 17 - I give this heavy weight from off my head, And this unwieldy sceptre from my hand, The pride of kingly sway from out my heart ; With mine own tears I wash away my balm...
Страница 205 - He then turned slowly round towards Roland Grame, and the marks of gaiety, real or assumed, disappeared from his countenance, as completely as the passing bubbles leave the dark mirror of a still profound lake into which a traveller has cast a stone : in the course of a minute his noble features had assumed their natural expression of deep and even melancholy gravity.
Страница 257 - Lifted her. up, a weary weight, Over the threshold of the gate : Then the lady rose again, And moved, as she were not in pain. So free from danger, free from fear, They crossed the court: right glad they were. And Christabel devoutly cried To the lady by her side, Praise we the Virgin all divine Who hath rescued thee from thy distress ! Alas, alas ! said Geraldine, I cannot speak for weariness.
Страница 175 - Roland was viewing with interest these haunted scenes, in which things were said to have passed beyond the ordinary laws of nature, Adam Woodcock was still regretting in his secret soul the unfinished revel and the unsung ballad, and kept every now and then breaking out with some such verses as these:— " The Friars of Fail drank berry-brown ale, The best that e'er was tasted; The Monks of Melrose made gude kale On Fridays, when they fasted. Saint Monance' sister, The grey priest kist her— Fiend...
Страница 150 - As when in tumults rise the ignoble crowd, Mad are their motions, and their tongues are loud. And stones and brands in rattling...
Страница 255 - Sir this is a busy day with us, we cannot hear you, it is Robin Hood's day. The parish are gone abroad to gather for Robin Hood. I pray you let them not.