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... ment at the hand of their rustic neighbours . Mertoun at least seemed of that opinion , for he gave himself no further trouble on the subject of his household expences . 14 The conscript fathers of Jarlshof , having set- tled their THE ...
... ment at the hand of their rustic neighbours . Mertoun at least seemed of that opinion , for he gave himself no further trouble on the subject of his household expences . 14 The conscript fathers of Jarlshof , having set- tled their THE ...
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... ment of Mordaunt's education seemed to be the utmost object of his life . He had both books and information sufficient to discharge the task of tu- tor in the ordinary branches of knowledge ; and in this capacity was regular , calm ...
... ment of Mordaunt's education seemed to be the utmost object of his life . He had both books and information sufficient to discharge the task of tu- tor in the ordinary branches of knowledge ; and in this capacity was regular , calm ...
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... ment natural to his period of life , Mordaunt used often altogether to absent himself from the mansion of Jarlshof , and even from the district , secure that his father , if the dark hour passed away in his absence , would be little ...
... ment natural to his period of life , Mordaunt used often altogether to absent himself from the mansion of Jarlshof , and even from the district , secure that his father , if the dark hour passed away in his absence , would be little ...
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... ment , conveyed him from the mansion of one hospitable Zetlander to that of another . None excelled him in performing the warlike sword- dance , a species of amusement which had been derived from the habits of the ancient Norse- men ...
... ment , conveyed him from the mansion of one hospitable Zetlander to that of another . None excelled him in performing the warlike sword- dance , a species of amusement which had been derived from the habits of the ancient Norse- men ...
Page 63
... ment resembling that of a vessel working to wind- ward by short tacks , but never yielding one inch of the way which he had fought so hard to gain . Yet , notwithstanding Mordaunt's experience and resolution , his situation THE PIRATE . 63.
... ment resembling that of a vessel working to wind- ward by short tacks , but never yielding one inch of the way which he had fought so hard to gain . Yet , notwithstanding Mordaunt's experience and resolution , his situation THE PIRATE . 63.
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Page 50 - SHE walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies ; And all that's best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes : Thus mellow'd to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
Page 185 - He was a lovely youth ! I guess The panther in the wilderness Was not so fair as he ; And, when he chose to sport and play, No dolphin ever was so gay Upon the tropic sea.
Page 299 - Was but the prelude to that glorious day, When thou on silver Thames did'st cut thy way, With...