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Pagina 8
... tion of attention and applause . This motion , therefore , that the company , or such of them as might choose to appear properly dressed for the occasion , should form themselves into one or more groups , which might be re- newed and ...
... tion of attention and applause . This motion , therefore , that the company , or such of them as might choose to appear properly dressed for the occasion , should form themselves into one or more groups , which might be re- newed and ...
Pagina 13
... tion , as little less than a symptom of absolute defection from his allegiance . By an accommodation , therefore , which suited both parties , it was settled that the Doctor should attend his loving widow to Shaws - Castle , without ...
... tion , as little less than a symptom of absolute defection from his allegiance . By an accommodation , therefore , which suited both parties , it was settled that the Doctor should attend his loving widow to Shaws - Castle , without ...
Pagina 30
... tion of the costume of the East , and appealing with self- complacence to his own superior representation , as he greeted , in Moorish and in Persic , the several turban'd figures who passed his way ; while the clergyman , whose mind ...
... tion of the costume of the East , and appealing with self- complacence to his own superior representation , as he greeted , in Moorish and in Persic , the several turban'd figures who passed his way ; while the clergyman , whose mind ...
Pagina 58
... tion . " It was an unco pleasant show , " said the good - natured Mrs. Blower , " only it was a pity it was sae tediousome ; and there was surely an awfu ' waste of gauze and muslin . " But so well had Dr. Quackleben improved his numer ...
... tion . " It was an unco pleasant show , " said the good - natured Mrs. Blower , " only it was a pity it was sae tediousome ; and there was surely an awfu ' waste of gauze and muslin . " But so well had Dr. Quackleben improved his numer ...
Pagina 60
... tion , even to the most customary boon companion ; and , in the retrospect of the preceding day , the young Laird of St. Ronan's saw nothing very consolatory , unless that the excess was not , in the present case , of his own seek- ing ...
... tion , even to the most customary boon companion ; and , in the retrospect of the preceding day , the young Laird of St. Ronan's saw nothing very consolatory , unless that the excess was not , in the present case , of his own seek- ing ...
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acquainted affair answered Jekyl answered Mowbray answered Tyrrel assure Aultoun Beenie believe better betwixt Blower bray brother Captain Jekyl Captain MacTurk Cargill character Clara Mowbray Cleikum clergyman consider countenance dear desire devil Dods door dress Earl of Etherington exclaimed eyes father fear feelings fellow fortune Francis Tyrrel gentleman give hand hear heard Heaven honest hope horse Justice of Peace Lady Binks Lady Penelope ladyship least look Lord Ether Lord Etherington lordship marriage Martigny matter means mind Miss Mowbray morning Mowbray of St Mowbray's mutchkin Nettlewood never occasion perhaps person play poor postilion present recollection replied right honourable Ronan's scene Scrogie seemed shawl Shaws-Castle Sir Bingo sister Smyrna Solmes speak suppose tell thing thou thought tion tone Touchwood turn Valentine Bulmer voice walk whole wish woman word XXXIV
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Pagina 236 - Now stir the fire, and close the shutters fast, Let fall the curtains, wheel the sofa round, And while the bubbling and loud hissing urn Throws up a steamy column, and the cups That cheer but not inebriate, wait on each, So let us welcome peaceful evening in.
Pagina 10 - The Arnaouts, or Albanese, struck me forcibly by their resemblance to the Highlanders of Scotland, in dress, figure, and manner of living. Their very mountains seemed Caledonian, with a kinder climate. The kilt, though white; the spare, active form ; their dialect, Celtic in its sound, and their hardy habits, all carried me back to Morven.
Pagina 44 - Refined himself to soul, to curb the sense; And made almost a sin of abstinence, Yet, had his aspect nothing of severe, But such a face as promised him sincere. Nothing reserved or sullen was to see; But sweet regards, and pleasing sanctity: Mild was his accent, and his action free.