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... of John Bull in the Fine Arts ; but it is not too late to redeem the reputation he gives himself , as the im- pression is still on hand at Mr. Cadell's . STORIES OF THE STUDY . INTRODUCTION . BEING necessarily obliged vi PREFACE .
... of John Bull in the Fine Arts ; but it is not too late to redeem the reputation he gives himself , as the im- pression is still on hand at Mr. Cadell's . STORIES OF THE STUDY . INTRODUCTION . BEING necessarily obliged vi PREFACE .
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... hands , and surprised me with the errors into which I had fallen by supposing that bigotry was not , as much as any other passion , a moral element . To this discovery , the following attempt to embody the spirit of the ecclesi- astical ...
... hands , and surprised me with the errors into which I had fallen by supposing that bigotry was not , as much as any other passion , a moral element . To this discovery , the following attempt to embody the spirit of the ecclesi- astical ...
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... hand , she trembled so much that the Baron said to her , " What news have you heard - what accident has befallen you ? You look like one that has just escaped from danger . What danger ? " The old lady also added , " You breathe in ...
... hand , she trembled so much that the Baron said to her , " What news have you heard - what accident has befallen you ? You look like one that has just escaped from danger . What danger ? " The old lady also added , " You breathe in ...
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... hand , and gazing in my face , pronounced a be- nediction ; and then he abruptly resumed his walk , leaving me without saying another word . His manner surprised me : after he had pro- ceeded some ten paces or so , he stopped , and ...
... hand , and gazing in my face , pronounced a be- nediction ; and then he abruptly resumed his walk , leaving me without saying another word . His manner surprised me : after he had pro- ceeded some ten paces or so , he stopped , and ...
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... hand , and kissing it , replied— “ Ah , madam , in this affair my spirit has a busy part . " " But why so pensive ? " said the Baroness , " be not so sad . I could not think you would be so much with Henry , and not be sensible to his ...
... hand , and kissing it , replied— “ Ah , madam , in this affair my spirit has a busy part . " " But why so pensive ? " said the Baroness , " be not so sad . I could not think you would be so much with Henry , and not be sensible to his ...
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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...