The Metropolitan, Volume 44James Cochrane, 1845 - English literature |
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... means of preventing the marriage of Imma with his favoured rival . Nothing could exceed Imma's sorrow and dismay . " It is I , " said she , wringing her hands ; " it is I that have been the cause of this . For my sake you have created ...
... means of preventing the marriage of Imma with his favoured rival . Nothing could exceed Imma's sorrow and dismay . " It is I , " said she , wringing her hands ; " it is I that have been the cause of this . For my sake you have created ...
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... mean of us the Donati ) cared for Amidea's feelings or fate , but only for our own ; and that we may yet be visited for our selfishness . " " Dear girl , " replied Buondelmonte , " you pay me an ill com- pliment when you express so much ...
... mean of us the Donati ) cared for Amidea's feelings or fate , but only for our own ; and that we may yet be visited for our selfishness . " " Dear girl , " replied Buondelmonte , " you pay me an ill com- pliment when you express so much ...
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... means to avert the civil discord that I greatly fear his inconstancy and inconsiderateness are bringing upon Florence . " " I feel now , " said Amidea , with animation , " that I can forgive him all yes , and embrace his beautiful bride ...
... means to avert the civil discord that I greatly fear his inconstancy and inconsiderateness are bringing upon Florence . " " I feel now , " said Amidea , with animation , " that I can forgive him all yes , and embrace his beautiful bride ...
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... means of proving my innocence , I can as yet only assert it most solemnly . " " And I will believe that assertion , " said Amidea , emphatically . But Padre Severino exclaimed , " Unhappy and mysterious man ! why , then , have you ...
... means of proving my innocence , I can as yet only assert it most solemnly . " " And I will believe that assertion , " said Amidea , emphatically . But Padre Severino exclaimed , " Unhappy and mysterious man ! why , then , have you ...
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... means of increasing my fortune . The mar- shal appeared almost dissatisfied at my scruples . 666 Enjoy your undisputed property , and order a dozen masses to be read for your uncle , ' said he ; and that you may not enjoy your fortune ...
... means of increasing my fortune . The mar- shal appeared almost dissatisfied at my scruples . 666 Enjoy your undisputed property , and order a dozen masses to be read for your uncle , ' said he ; and that you may not enjoy your fortune ...
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