 ... curl about his nose, would gravely nod his head in token of perfect approbation. From even this strong-hold the unlucky Rip was at length routed by his termagant wife, who would suddenly break in upon the tranquillity of the assemblage and call the...  The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent - Pagina 69door Washington Irving - 1822 - 393 pagina’sVolledige weergave - Over dit boek
 | 1819 - 610 pagina’s
...grave« ly nod his head in token of perfect approbation. From even this strong hold the un« lucky Kip was at length routed by his termagant -wife, who would...break in upon the tranquillity of the assemblage, call the members all to nought, nor was that august personage, Nicholas Vedder himself, sacred from... | |
 | 1826 - 654 pagina’s
...any thing that was read or related displeased him, he was observed to smoke his pipe vehemently, and send forth short, frequent, and angry puffs ; but...him outright with encouraging her husband in habits ot idleness. Poor Rip was at last reduced almost to despair ; and his only alternative, to escape nom... | |
 | 1819 - 606 pagina’s
...would gravely nod his head in token of perfect approbation. From even this strong hold the unlucky Bip was at length routed by his termagant wife, who would suddenly break in upon the tranquillity of tbe assemblage, call the members all to nought, nor was that august personage, Nicholas Vedder himself... | |
 | 1828 - 394 pagina’s
...the pipe from his mouth, and letting the fragrant vapour curl about his nose, would gravely nod hia head in token of perfect approbation. From even this...tranquillity of the assemblage, and call the members all to nought, nor was that.august personage, Nicholas Vedder himself, sacred from the daring tongue of this... | |
 | Washington Irving - 1829 - 522 pagina’s
...his head in token of perfect approbation. From even this strong hold the unlucky Rip was at lengfe routed by his termagant wife, who would suddenly break...tranquillity of the assemblage, and call the members all to nought ; nor was that august personage, Nicholas Vedder himself, sacred from the daring tongue of this... | |
 | Washington Irving - 1830 - 346 pagina’s
...vehemently, and to send forth short, frequent, and angry B 2 puffs; but when pleased, he would enhale the smoke slowly and tranquilly, and emit it in light...tranquillity of the assemblage and call the members all to nought ; nor was that august personage, Nicholas Vedder himself, sacred from the daring tongue of this... | |
 | Washington Irving - 1831 - 518 pagina’s
...of the inn, at the door of which he took his seat from morning till night, just moving sufficient\y to avoid the sun, and keep in the shade of a large...tranquillity of the assemblage, and call the members all to nought ; nor was that august personage, Nicholas Vedder himself, sacred from the daring tongue of this*... | |
 | John J. Harrod - 1832 - 338 pagina’s
...his opinions. 64 curl about his nose, would gravely nod his head in token of perfect approbation. 9. From even this strong hold the unlucky Rip was at...tranquillity of the assemblage, and call the members all to nought; nor was that august personage, Nicholas Vedder himself, sacred from the daring tongue of this... | |
 | Washington Irving - 1835 - 196 pagina’s
...nose, would gravely nod his head in token of perfect approbation. From even this stronghold the unlncky Rip was at length routed by his termagant wife , who...to naught ; nor was that august personage, Nicholas Vcdder himself, sacred from thu daring tongue of this terrible virago , who charged him outright with... | |
 | Washington Irving - 1835 - 284 pagina’s
...perfect approbation. From even this strong hold the unlucky Rip was at length routed by his termagent wife, who would suddenly break in upon the tranquillity of the assemblage and call the members all to nought ; nor was that august personage, Nicholas Vedder himself, sacred from the daring tongue of this... | |
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