Lochandhu [by sir T.D. Lauder, purporting to be ed. by C.M. Montgomery]. |
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... effect of this was much increased , by the griz- zled hair hanging in long and numerous matted locks from under a fillet of red cloth encircling its head , and by the corpse - like paleness of its hue , rendered more fearful by the ...
... effect of this was much increased , by the griz- zled hair hanging in long and numerous matted locks from under a fillet of red cloth encircling its head , and by the corpse - like paleness of its hue , rendered more fearful by the ...
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... from every part of it . The ornaments were the sad remains of a cracked mirror , in a tarnished old carved - and - gilt frame , and a few prints , long ago rendered unintelligible by the effects of damp . A LOCHANDHU . 41.
... from every part of it . The ornaments were the sad remains of a cracked mirror , in a tarnished old carved - and - gilt frame , and a few prints , long ago rendered unintelligible by the effects of damp . A LOCHANDHU . 41.
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sir Thomas Dick Lauder (7th bart.) ago rendered unintelligible by the effects of damp . A long table formed of boards , sup- ported upon trestles , extended down the length of the room , its surface being thickly set with stoups , or ...
sir Thomas Dick Lauder (7th bart.) ago rendered unintelligible by the effects of damp . A long table formed of boards , sup- ported upon trestles , extended down the length of the room , its surface being thickly set with stoups , or ...
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... effects of a West Indian sun , shaded gradually off into the polished yellow of his bald pate . His mouth was of size corre- sponding to that of his ears , but the smelling organ was so little developed , that it was hardly more ...
... effects of a West Indian sun , shaded gradually off into the polished yellow of his bald pate . His mouth was of size corre- sponding to that of his ears , but the smelling organ was so little developed , that it was hardly more ...
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... effect of it was like the ex- plosion of a bomb , the circle was dispersed , and the persons forming it tumbled in all directions , and Partenclaw was laid on his back like a lob- ster , with his saw held up in the air . The Doc- tor ...
... effect of it was like the ex- plosion of a bomb , the circle was dispersed , and the persons forming it tumbled in all directions , and Partenclaw was laid on his back like a lob- ster , with his saw held up in the air . The Doc- tor ...
Palavras e frases frequentes
Admiral alarm Alexander Macgillivray already Amherst Antonio appeared arms Baronet began bosom Brandywyn Broadbottom canna Captain Carline castle Cleaver concealed countenance cried dæmons dark dear door Eliza endeavoured exclaimed eyes face fear feel felt fire followed frae gave give ha'e hand happy hastened hastily Hawkins head heard heart Heaven herst Highland honour hope horses immediately Lady Deborah leave light Lochandhu look Lord Eaglesholme Madame Bossanville manner marriage master ment mind Miss Delassaux Miss Malcolm Naples nature never niece night O'Gollochar Oakenwold party poor racter recollection replied round rushed Sanderson Mains Scotland seated seemed seen seized servant side Sir Alisander Sir Cable soon sooner stood sure tell thing thought threw tion tone Troth turned villain voice walk wall warlock Lord whilst wood words young zounds
Passagens conhecidas
Página 49 - ... simple blessings of the lowly train; To me more dear, congenial to my heart, One native charm, than all the gloss of art Spontaneous joys, where nature has its play. The soul adopts, and owns their first-born sway; Lightly they frolic o'er the vacant mind, Unenvied, unmolested, unconfined.
Página 277 - Could trammel up the consequence, and catch With his surcease success: that but this blow Might be the be-all and the end-all here, But here, upon this bank and shoal of time, We'd jump the life to come. But in these cases We still have judgment here; that we but teach Bloody instructions, which, being taught, return To plague the inventor; this even-handed justice Commends the ingredients of our poison'd chalice To our own lips.
Página 163 - Here's to budgets, bags and wallets! Here's to all the wandering train! Here's our ragged brats and callets! One and all cry out, Amen!
Página 193 - Let us take the road. Hark! I hear the sound of coaches! The hour of attack approaches. To your arms, brave boys, and load. See the ball I hold! Let the chymists toil like asses, Our fire their fire surpasses, And turns all our lead to gold.
Página 222 - She was a form of life and light — That seen — became a part of sight, And rose — where'er I turned mine eye — The Morning-star of Memory!
Página 289 - Emongst th' eternall spheres and lamping sky, And thence pourd into men, which men call Love ; Not that same, which doth base affections move In brutish mindes, and filthy lust inflame ; But that sweete fit that doth true beautie love, And choseth Vertue for his dearest dame, Whence spring all noble deedes and never-dying fame: ii.
Página 35 - do they decorate themselves with artificial flowers, the various colours of herbs, needle works of exquisite skill, quaint devices, and perfume .their persons, wear inestimable riches in precious stones, crown themselves with gold and silver, use coronets and tires...
Página 213 - JOY. Still there's something That checks my joys : — nor can I yet distinguish Which is an apparition, this or that. SIR J. DENHAM: The Sophy. Joy is such a foreigner, So mere a stranger to my thoughts, I know Not how to entertain him. SIR J. DENHAM. All pain and joy is in their way ; The things we fear bring less annoy Than fear, and hope brings greater joy; But in themselves they cannot stay. DONNE. You come in such a time As if propitious fortune took a care To swell my tide of joys to their...
Página 67 - Shewing his nature, in his countenance. His rolling eyes did never rest in place, But walk't each way, for fear of hid mischance. Holding a lattice still before his face, Thro" which he still did peep — as forward he did pass.
Página 35 - Why do they crown themselves with gold and silver, use coronets and tires of several fashions, deck themselves with pendants, bracelets, ear-rings, chains, girdles, rings, pins, spangles, embroideries, shadows...