The Sketch-book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent, Volume 1Lea & Blanchard, 1839 |
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... , equipped in a pair of his father's cast - off galli- gaskins , which he had much ado to hold up with one hand , as a fine lady does her train in bad weather . Rip Van Winkle , however , was one of those 48 RIP VAN WINKLE .
... , equipped in a pair of his father's cast - off galli- gaskins , which he had much ado to hold up with one hand , as a fine lady does her train in bad weather . Rip Van Winkle , however , was one of those 48 RIP VAN WINKLE .
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... Lady Geraldine-募" With eyes cast up unto the maiden's tower , With easie sighs , such as men draw in love . ” In this mood of mere poctical susceptibility , I visit- ed the ancient keep of the castle , where James the First of Scotland ...
... Lady Geraldine-募" With eyes cast up unto the maiden's tower , With easie sighs , such as men draw in love . ” In this mood of mere poctical susceptibility , I visit- ed the ancient keep of the castle , where James the First of Scotland ...
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... lady Jane Beaufort , daughter of the Earl of Somerset , and a princess of the blood - royal of England , of whom he became enamoured in the course of his captivity . What gives it peculiar value , is , that it may be con- sidered a ...
... lady Jane Beaufort , daughter of the Earl of Somerset , and a princess of the blood - royal of England , of whom he became enamoured in the course of his captivity . What gives it peculiar value , is , that it may be con- sidered a ...
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... lady of his heart . It is this scene in particular which throws all the magic of ro- mance about the old castle keep . He had risen , he says , at day - break , according to custom , to escape from the dreary meditations of a sleepless ...
... lady of his heart . It is this scene in particular which throws all the magic of ro- mance about the old castle keep . He had risen , he says , at day - break , according to custom , to escape from the dreary meditations of a sleepless ...
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... Lady Jane , walking in the garden to enjoy the beauty of that " fresh May morrowe . " Breaking thus sud- denly upon his sight in a moment of loneliness and excited susceptibility , she at once captivates the fancy of the romantic prince ...
... Lady Jane , walking in the garden to enjoy the beauty of that " fresh May morrowe . " Breaking thus sud- denly upon his sight in a moment of loneliness and excited susceptibility , she at once captivates the fancy of the romantic prince ...
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Página 51 - He was a short, square-built old fellow, with thick bushy hair, and a grizzled beard. His dress was of the antique Dutch fashion: a cloth jerkin...
Página 58 - A tory! A tory! A spy! A refugee! Hustle him! Away with him!" It was with great difficulty that the self-important man in the cocked hat restored order; and, having assumed a tenfold austerity of brow, demanded again of the unknown culprit, what he came there for and whom he was seeking. The poor man humbly assured him that he meant no harm, but merely came there in search of some of his neighbors who used to keep about the tavern. "Well, who are they? Name them.
Página 45 - It could not be from the want of assiduity or perseverance ; for he would sit on a wet rock, with a rod as long and heavy as a Tartar's lance, and fish all day without a murmur, even though he should not be encouraged by a single nibble.
Página 43 - WHOEVER has made a voyage up the Hudson must remember the Kaatskill mountains. They are a dismembered branch of the great Appalachian family, and are seen away to the west of the river, swelling up to a noble height, and lording it over the surrounding country.
Página 58 - Rip's heart died away at hearing of these sad changes in his home and friends, and finding himself thus alone in the world. Every answer puzzled him too, by treating of such enormous lapses of time, and of matters which he could not understand : war—Congress—Stony Point; he had no courage to ask after any more friends, but cried out in despair, " Does nobody here know Rip Van Winkle ?"
Página 49 - ... of his wife, was to take gun in hand and stroll away into the woods. Here he would sometimes seat himself at the foot of a tree, and share the contents of his wallet with Wolf, with whom he sympathized as a fellow-sufferer in persecution. "Poor Wolf...
Página 187 - If thou art a child, and hast ever added a sorrow to the soul, or a furrow to the silvered brow of an affectionate parent — if thou art a husband, and hast ever caused the fond bosom that ventured its whole happiness in thy arms, to doubt one moment of thy kindness or thy truth...
Página 136 - The poor mother had been assisted to kneel down at the head of it. Her withered hands were clasped, as if in prayer, but I could perceive by a feeble rocking of the body, and a convulsive motion of...
Página 57 - They crowded round him, eyeing him from head to foot with great curiosity. The orator bustled up to him, and, drawing him partly aside, inquired on which side he voted.
Página 65 - Methinks I see in my mind a noble and puissant Nation rousing herself like a strong man after sleep, and shaking her invincible locks: methinks I see her as an eagle mewing her mighty youth, and kindling her undazzled eyes at the full midday beam...