Works, Volume 2J. G. Gregory, 1864 |
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... Annina , the pretty daughter of the old wine- seller on the Lido , declare , that to be seen once in company with Jacopo Frontoni was as bad as to be caught twice bringing old rope from the arsenal , as befell Roderigo , her mother's ...
... Annina , the pretty daughter of the old wine- seller on the Lido , declare , that to be seen once in company with Jacopo Frontoni was as bad as to be caught twice bringing old rope from the arsenal , as befell Roderigo , her mother's ...
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... on any of thy errands ? " " Truly , Annina , it is not the season for affairs with thy father , and it is something early for a visit to thee . But there is less time for words 3 THE BRAVO . 35 of an approach by water. But, while nearly ...
... on any of thy errands ? " " Truly , Annina , it is not the season for affairs with thy father , and it is something early for a visit to thee . But there is less time for words 3 THE BRAVO . 35 of an approach by water. But, while nearly ...
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... Annina , who had not neglected essentials while she moralized on motives , threw the garment on a stool , that stood within reach of the gondolier's hand , as he made this strong appeal , in a way to show that she was not to be ...
... Annina , who had not neglected essentials while she moralized on motives , threw the garment on a stool , that stood within reach of the gondolier's hand , as he made this strong appeal , in a way to show that she was not to be ...
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... Annina , and the mask ? " " One who wears so false a face , in common , has little need of a bit of silk to conceal his counte- .nance , " she answered , throwing him , notwithstand- ing , both the articles he required . This is well ...
... Annina , and the mask ? " " One who wears so false a face , in common , has little need of a bit of silk to conceal his counte- .nance , " she answered , throwing him , notwithstand- ing , both the articles he required . This is well ...
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... Annina . I have told thee that I am on business of the last importance , and that delay may bring heavy calamities . " • " On whom ? What is thy business ? Why art thou , whom in general it is necessary to warn from this house by words ...
... Annina . I have told thee that I am on business of the last importance , and that delay may bring heavy calamities . " • " On whom ? What is thy business ? Why art thou , whom in general it is necessary to warn from this house by words ...
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