Anne of Geierstein: Or, the Maiden of the MistClassic Books Company, 2001 - 424 pagina's Anne of Geierstein (1829) is set in Central Europe in the fifteenth century. The novel illustrates the darkening of Scott's historical vision in the final part of his career. |
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Anne of Geierstein answered appeared Archibald de Hagenbach arms Arnold Biederman Arthur Philipson Bâle Banneret Baron of Arnheim Berne Bernese betwixt blood Brisach brother Buttisholz Canton of Uri Cantons castle chapel character Charles of Burgundy command companion court danger deputies desire Duke of Burgundy Duke's duty Echevins elder Philipson executioner eyes father fear federacy Ferette Germany Governor guest hand hath Hauptman hear heard Heaven holy honour journey judge Kilian King Arthur knight La Ferette Landam Landamman look lord maiden mountain mule never noble observed party passed patrol peace person precipice present purpose replied Rhine rock Rudiger Rudolph Donnerhugel Schwitz seemed seen side Sigismund Sir Archibald soldiers Soleure speak spoke stood stranger Swiss Switzer sword tell thee thou art thought tion town travellers Unterwalden Vehmic tribunal voice Waldstetten weapon word worthy yonder young Englishman young Philipson youth
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Pagina 45 - Schiraz' walls I bent my way !" Curst be the gold and silver which persuade Weak men to follow far fatiguing trade ! The lily peace outshines the silver store ; And life is dearer than the golden ore : Yet money tempts us o'er the desert brown, To every distant mart and wealthy town.
Pagina 12 - Judea, had here found the termination of his impious life ; having, after spending years in the recesses of that mountain which bears his name, at length, in remorse and despair rather than in penitence, plunged into the dismal lake which occupies the summit. Whether water refused to do the executioner's duty upon such a wretch, or whether, his body being drowned, his vexed spirit continued to haunt the place where he committed suicide, Antonio did not pretend to explain. But a form was often, he...