Chaucer for schools [selected, with a metrical version in mod. Engl.] by mrs. H.R. HaweisChatto and Windus, 1881 - 184 páginas |
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... nature , Shaksperian as far as it goes , such as Palamon , Arcite , Walter , and many more . ( Pp . 86 , 110. ) 1 Roger Ascham . II . Chaucer's practice , in harmony with the medieval FOREWORDS . xiii GLIMPSES IN CHAUCER.
... nature , Shaksperian as far as it goes , such as Palamon , Arcite , Walter , and many more . ( Pp . 86 , 110. ) 1 Roger Ascham . II . Chaucer's practice , in harmony with the medieval FOREWORDS . xiii GLIMPSES IN CHAUCER.
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... Walter . The worst fault of him was the careless sort of life he led . He did nothing but hunt , and hawk , and amuse himself , instead of attending to more serious duties . This made his people very sorry , and they thought if Walter ...
... Walter . The worst fault of him was the careless sort of life he led . He did nothing but hunt , and hawk , and amuse himself , instead of attending to more serious duties . This made his people very sorry , and they thought if Walter ...
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... Walter listened , and then answered - ' My dear people , you ask a great sacri- fice from me , for I enjoy my liberty : I don't want a wife . But if it makes you any happier , I will try and get one as soon as I can . As for choosing me ...
... Walter listened , and then answered - ' My dear people , you ask a great sacri- fice from me , for I enjoy my liberty : I don't want a wife . But if it makes you any happier , I will try and get one as soon as I can . As for choosing me ...
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... Walter had often cast his eyes when he happened to pass her while hunting . And when he looked at her it was with no foolish thoughts , but with serious admiration for her virtue . He had never seen any one so young who was so good ...
... Walter had often cast his eyes when he happened to pass her while hunting . And when he looked at her it was with no foolish thoughts , but with serious admiration for her virtue . He had never seen any one so young who was so good ...
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... 4 On the Continent , even at the present day , the bride is expected to assent to the bridegroom chosen by her parents . Walter treated Griselda with especial consideration in such a hurry , will you say yes now THE CLERK'S TALE . 91.
... 4 On the Continent , even at the present day , the bride is expected to assent to the bridegroom chosen by her parents . Walter treated Griselda with especial consideration in such a hurry , will you say yes now THE CLERK'S TALE . 91.
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