The exile. The owl. The German knight. The Florentine kinsmen. The carrier's wife. The two faithful lovers of Sicily. The Venetan countess. A tale of the harem. The chestnut tree. The fair maid of Ludgate. The three brothersWilliam H. Ainsworth, 1827 - 1827 |
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Page 74
... , both men and women , whom they sold into slavery amongst the Moors , in default of ransom . In this manner , making a descent by night when Mercanti was absent at Palermo , they burnt and 74 THE TWO LOVERS OF SICILY .
... , both men and women , whom they sold into slavery amongst the Moors , in default of ransom . In this manner , making a descent by night when Mercanti was absent at Palermo , they burnt and 74 THE TWO LOVERS OF SICILY .
Page 78
... slaves of a chief pirate at Oran , who , despairing of a ran- som , began to contemplate her as his own mistress . Tebaldo's bargain was soon made ; whereupon the lady was set at liberty , and to her unspeakable joy , by the hands of ...
... slaves of a chief pirate at Oran , who , despairing of a ran- som , began to contemplate her as his own mistress . Tebaldo's bargain was soon made ; whereupon the lady was set at liberty , and to her unspeakable joy , by the hands of ...
Page 130
... slaves to the highest bidder . Now it chanced luckily for Benetto , that he was purchased by an agent of the Sultan of Constantinople , and sent to work as an assistant in the gardens of the Seraglio ; whereas others , being bought by ...
... slaves to the highest bidder . Now it chanced luckily for Benetto , that he was purchased by an agent of the Sultan of Constantinople , and sent to work as an assistant in the gardens of the Seraglio ; whereas others , being bought by ...
Page 134
... the Sultan happening to hear his music , had a mind to enjoy it nearer ; so , sending a slave to fetch the gardener into an ante - chamber , which was separated from that of the ladies only by 134 A TALE OF THE HAREM .
... the Sultan happening to hear his music , had a mind to enjoy it nearer ; so , sending a slave to fetch the gardener into an ante - chamber , which was separated from that of the ladies only by 134 A TALE OF THE HAREM .
Page 135
... slave has a sweet voice , and an agreeable style of singing ; notwithstanding , there are several of the airs , and especially one piece , which , as far as I remember of the music , are capable of much tenderer expression . By your ...
... slave has a sweet voice , and an agreeable style of singing ; notwithstanding , there are several of the airs , and especially one piece , which , as far as I remember of the music , are capable of much tenderer expression . By your ...
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