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... better illustrate my amended view of things . That essay is the subjoined tale , which originated in the following circumstances : — When a young man , as all the world , much to the credit of its curiosity , well knows , I made many a ...
... better illustrate my amended view of things . That essay is the subjoined tale , which originated in the following circumstances : — When a young man , as all the world , much to the credit of its curiosity , well knows , I made many a ...
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... better , good father , take your remonstrances to himself , and point out his errors ; you know in what they consist , I should only make havoc if I attempted to teach him . " The rigid father was disappointed on re- ceiving this answer ...
... better , good father , take your remonstrances to himself , and point out his errors ; you know in what they consist , I should only make havoc if I attempted to teach him . " The rigid father was disappointed on re- ceiving this answer ...
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... better to lose them all than that the faith of the people should be tainted by the example . ” The Abbot replied with equanimity : " these sentiments become you , holy father . larities are only secondary ; yet if the means and opulence ...
... better to lose them all than that the faith of the people should be tainted by the example . ” The Abbot replied with equanimity : " these sentiments become you , holy father . larities are only secondary ; yet if the means and opulence ...
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... of them . Come , come , throw aside that volume ; I have determined , in consequence of the Friar's visit , to take you to the Imperial camp . The pastimes there better suit one of your exalted station than THE LUTHERANS . 47.
... of them . Come , come , throw aside that volume ; I have determined , in consequence of the Friar's visit , to take you to the Imperial camp . The pastimes there better suit one of your exalted station than THE LUTHERANS . 47.
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John Galt. pastimes there better suit one of your exalted station than crabbed and controverted lore . " Henry did not object to his father's proposal , for , though of a firm character , he was not at any time obdurate . " You speak ...
John Galt. pastimes there better suit one of your exalted station than crabbed and controverted lore . " Henry did not object to his father's proposal , for , though of a firm character , he was not at any time obdurate . " You speak ...
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Page 208 - MARY'S DREAM The moon had climbed the highest hill Which rises o'er the source of Dee, And from the eastern summit shed Her silver light on tower and tree; When Mary laid her down to sleep, Her thoughts on Sandy far at sea, When, soft and low, a voice was heard, Saying: "Mary, weep no more for me!
Page 178 - FAR in a wild, unknown to public view, From youth to age a reverend hermit grew ; The moss his bed, the cave his humble cell, His food the fruits, his drink the crystal well : Remote from man, with God he pass'd the days, Prayer all his business, all his pleasure praise.
Page 5 - IMMEDIATELY after the celebrated battle of Pavia, in which Francis I. of France was taken prisoner by the Emperor Charles V...
Page 8 - But her self-command altogether forsook her, when, after the prescribed formula of service was at an end, her uncle again kneeled down reverently on the cushion by his bed-side, and prayed fervently for her and for her future happiness, and that the Almighty protection might be extended over her when it should please Heaven to remove him from this earthly scene. And when, as connected with this dearest object of his heart, he put up earnest petitions for him who was already destined to be her husband...