Novels and Romances of the Author of Waverley, Том 19A. Constable, 1826 |
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... passed for wit , when better was not to be had . Above all , Mr Mertoun's secret seemed impenetrable , and his presence had all the in- terest of a riddle , which men love to read over and over , because they cannot find out the meaning ...
... passed for wit , when better was not to be had . Above all , Mr Mertoun's secret seemed impenetrable , and his presence had all the in- terest of a riddle , which men love to read over and over , because they cannot find out the meaning ...
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... passing and repassing him occasion- ally , her appearance produced no effect upon her singu- lar master , she began to imagine that the whole affair had escaped Mr Mertoun's memory . Neither was she convinced of the contrary until one ...
... passing and repassing him occasion- ally , her appearance produced no effect upon her singu- lar master , she began to imagine that the whole affair had escaped Mr Mertoun's memory . Neither was she convinced of the contrary until one ...
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... passed away in his absence , would be little inclined to inquire how his son had disposed of his leisure , so he was sure he had not watched his own weak moments ; that being the subject on which he entertained the ut- most jealousy ...
... passed away in his absence , would be little inclined to inquire how his son had disposed of his leisure , so he was sure he had not watched his own weak moments ; that being the subject on which he entertained the ut- most jealousy ...
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... passing sun - beam a tinge of gold , but darkens again when the ray has passed from it . Her eye , her mouth , the beautiful row of teeth , which in her innocent vivacity were frequently dis- closed ; the fresh , yet not too bright glow ...
... passing sun - beam a tinge of gold , but darkens again when the ray has passed from it . Her eye , her mouth , the beautiful row of teeth , which in her innocent vivacity were frequently dis- closed ; the fresh , yet not too bright glow ...
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... passed for a divi- ning rod . Such were the appearance , features , and attire , of Norna of the Fitful - head , upon whom many of the in- habitants of the island looked with observance , many with fear , and almost all with a sort of ...
... passed for a divi- ning rod . Such were the appearance , features , and attire , of Norna of the Fitful - head , upon whom many of the in- habitants of the island looked with observance , many with fear , and almost all with a sort of ...
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ancient answered arms betwixt Bimbister boats Brenda Bryce Snailsfoot Burgh-Westra called Captain Cleveland Claud Halcro dance dark daughters daunt Drows fair father favour fear feelings fish Fitful-head folks frae guests hand hear heard heart Heaven Hialtland honest islands isles jagger Jarlshof John Dryden Kirkwall Lady Glowrowrum land least Lerwick look Magnus Troil maidens mair Maister Mordaunt manner mansion master mind Mistress Baby Mordaunt Mertoun never Norna Norse Norsemen occasion Odin old Norse once Orkney pedlar ranzelman rendered replied Mordaunt rock Saint Saint Magnus Saint Ninian scarce Scotland seemed shew shore sister song speak stood stranger sure Swertha tacksman tell thee ther thing thou thought Thule tide tion tone Triptolemus Yellowley Udaller usual voice waves weel Westra wild wind woman words young youth Zetland
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Сторінка 38 - SHE walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies ; And all that's best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes : Thus mellow'd to that tender light Which Heaven to gaudy day denies.
Сторінка 273 - I pass, like night, from land to land; I have strange power of speech ; That moment that his face I see, I know the man that must hear me: To him my tale I teach.
Сторінка 292 - All school-days' friendship, childhood innocence? We, Hermia, like two artificial gods, Have with our neelds, created both one flower, Both on one sampler, sitting on one cushion, Both warbling of one song, both in one key ; As if our hands, our sides, voices, and minds, Had been incorporate.
Сторінка 371 - I do love these ancient ruins. We never tread upon them but we set Our foot upon some reverend history : And, questionless, here in this open court, Which now lies naked to the injuries Of stormy weather, some men lie...
Сторінка 120 - He was a lovely youth ! I guess The panther in the wilderness Was not so fair as he ; And, when he chose to sport and play, No dolphin ever was so gay Upon the tropic sea.
Сторінка 225 - I fear, too early : for my mind misgives, Some consequence, yet hanging in the stars, Shall bitterly begin his fearful date With this night's revels...