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 11
... heard at the outer gates . At this alarm , the two unfortunates started asunder , and listened till they heard even the throbbings of their own fearful hearts . But at the second knocking , the gentleman , quitting his wife , and ...
... heard at the outer gates . At this alarm , the two unfortunates started asunder , and listened till they heard even the throbbings of their own fearful hearts . But at the second knocking , the gentleman , quitting his wife , and ...
Page 12
... had no company in his misery , but presently he heard a rustling of straw , with a clanking of chains in one corner of the dungeon , which was a very dark one , and a man in irons came up slowly towards the 12 THE EXILE .
... had no company in his misery , but presently he heard a rustling of straw , with a clanking of chains in one corner of the dungeon , which was a very dark one , and a man in irons came up slowly towards the 12 THE EXILE .
Page 36
... heard with as much pleasure as St. Peter , he put on his arms , and set forth whilst the morn- ing was yet at a grey light . There is no chill so deathlike and subtle , as that which springs up 36 THE GERMAN KNIGHT .
... heard with as much pleasure as St. Peter , he put on his arms , and set forth whilst the morn- ing was yet at a grey light . There is no chill so deathlike and subtle , as that which springs up 36 THE GERMAN KNIGHT .
Page 61
... heard a gentle knocking at the door , and going to see who it was , she beheld her cousin , a pedlar , who travelled through the country with his box of wares . At first sight of him she was very joyful , not having seen him for many ...
... heard a gentle knocking at the door , and going to see who it was , she beheld her cousin , a pedlar , who travelled through the country with his box of wares . At first sight of him she was very joyful , not having seen him for many ...
Page 65
... of others ; for which reason he likewise locked behind him the door of his bed - chamber , in which he de- posited his commodities . About midnight , there- fore , Margaret heard him go down as usu al THE CARRIERS WIFE . 65.
... of others ; for which reason he likewise locked behind him the door of his bed - chamber , in which he de- posited his commodities . About midnight , there- fore , Margaret heard him go down as usu al THE CARRIERS WIFE . 65.
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