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 95
... fire straight upward bears the souls in breath : Visions of horror circle in the flame , With shapes and figures like to that of Death . " ALAHAM . THE VENETIAN COUNTESS . THE face of the Countess Rovinello THE VENETIAN COUNTESS.
... fire straight upward bears the souls in breath : Visions of horror circle in the flame , With shapes and figures like to that of Death . " ALAHAM . THE VENETIAN COUNTESS . THE face of the Countess Rovinello THE VENETIAN COUNTESS.
Page 97
Thomas Hood. THE VENETIAN COUNTESS . THE face of the Countess Rovinello , in the portrait which is still in the family palace at Venice , bears many signs of that stern and gloomy disposition , which produced such bitter fruits in the ...
Thomas Hood. THE VENETIAN COUNTESS . THE face of the Countess Rovinello , in the portrait which is still in the family palace at Venice , bears many signs of that stern and gloomy disposition , which produced such bitter fruits in the ...
Page 101
... Rovinello contemplated the introduction of his beautiful bride to his mother ; for he knew her implacable nature . Notwithstanding , with the fond imagination of a lover , he hoped that the THE VENETIAN COUNTESS . 101.
... Rovinello contemplated the introduction of his beautiful bride to his mother ; for he knew her implacable nature . Notwithstanding , with the fond imagination of a lover , he hoped that the THE VENETIAN COUNTESS . 101.
Page 102
... Rovinello , coming up to her very feet , with a faltering voice presented the young lady to her notice . The inflexible Countess , in return , merely fixed her eyes on the Englishwoman , who at this strange reception began to shake all ...
... Rovinello , coming up to her very feet , with a faltering voice presented the young lady to her notice . The inflexible Countess , in return , merely fixed her eyes on the Englishwoman , who at this strange reception began to shake all ...
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