Lochandhu [by sir T.D. Lauder, purporting to be ed. by C.M. Montgomery]. |
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... looking old man with a grey head , and a hale , though weather - beaten face , who had seated him- self on the parapet of a bridge , a few miles from the inn of Dalwhinnie . Though averse to iv INTRODUCTORY ADDRESS .
... looking old man with a grey head , and a hale , though weather - beaten face , who had seated him- self on the parapet of a bridge , a few miles from the inn of Dalwhinnie . Though averse to iv INTRODUCTORY ADDRESS .
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... seated upon the shaft of the fallen cross , then about fifty yards below them . The stories they had heard of the popular superstitions of Scotland instantly crossed their minds ; but whatever influence these might have had upon their ...
... seated upon the shaft of the fallen cross , then about fifty yards below them . The stories they had heard of the popular superstitions of Scotland instantly crossed their minds ; but whatever influence these might have had upon their ...
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... seated themselves there for no other purpose than to assist in emptying the hogshead , to fill up the chorus of the songs , or to join in the roar or laugh , are hardly worth particulariz- ing . CHAPTER III . Benedetto Quel claretto Che ...
... seated themselves there for no other purpose than to assist in emptying the hogshead , to fill up the chorus of the songs , or to join in the roar or laugh , are hardly worth particulariz- ing . CHAPTER III . Benedetto Quel claretto Che ...
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... straggling ham- let , seated amidst all the rich filth which , at that period , ( we do not say now , ) distinguished such places in Scotland ; and above these the grey ། roof of the manse appeared rising in that modest LOCHANDHU . 83.
... straggling ham- let , seated amidst all the rich filth which , at that period , ( we do not say now , ) distinguished such places in Scotland ; and above these the grey ། roof of the manse appeared rising in that modest LOCHANDHU . 83.
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... seated within the circle of a little Ionic temple , under the dome of which stood a finely - executed copy in marble of the Medicean Venus . The building arose from a piece of shaven turf of the richest green , sur- rounded by tall ...
... seated within the circle of a little Ionic temple , under the dome of which stood a finely - executed copy in marble of the Medicean Venus . The building arose from a piece of shaven turf of the richest green , sur- rounded by tall ...
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...