Vathek: An Arabian Tale. With Notes, Critical and ExplanatoryR. Bentley, 1836 - 396 pages |
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Page 115
... Jerome ( on Lament . v . 10. ) hath particularly described them . The caliph's were of the same kind , only substituting silver for brass . Dr. Pococke mentions his having been entertained in an Arabian camp with cakes baked for him ...
... Jerome ( on Lament . v . 10. ) hath particularly described them . The caliph's were of the same kind , only substituting silver for brass . Dr. Pococke mentions his having been entertained in an Arabian camp with cakes baked for him ...
Page 212
... Jerome , at the convent adjoining to the church of St. Nicholas , and make thy story known to him , as far as thou thinkest meet . He will not fail to inform the prin- cess , who is the mother of all that want her assistance . Farewell ...
... Jerome , at the convent adjoining to the church of St. Nicholas , and make thy story known to him , as far as thou thinkest meet . He will not fail to inform the prin- cess , who is the mother of all that want her assistance . Farewell ...
Page 215
... Jerome has brought the news himself ; he is below with his highness . " " Where is my mother ? " said Matilda . " She is in her own chamber , madam , and has asked for you . " Manfred had risen at the first dawn of light , and gone to ...
... Jerome has brought the news himself ; he is below with his highness . " " Where is my mother ? " said Matilda . " She is in her own chamber , madam , and has asked for you . " Manfred had risen at the first dawn of light , and gone to ...
Page 216
... Jerome demanded to speak with him . Manfred , little suspecting the cause of the friar's arrival , and know- ing he was employed by Hippolita in her charities , ordered him to be admitted , intending to leave them together , while he ...
... Jerome demanded to speak with him . Manfred , little suspecting the cause of the friar's arrival , and know- ing he was employed by Hippolita in her charities , ordered him to be admitted , intending to leave them together , while he ...
Page 217
... Jerome , " commends herself to both your highnesses : she thanks both for the kindness with which she has been treated in your castle : she deplores the loss of your son , and her own misfortune in not becoming the daughter of such wise ...
... Jerome , " commends herself to both your highnesses : she thanks both for the kindness with which she has been treated in your castle : she deplores the loss of your son , and her own misfortune in not becoming the daughter of such wise ...
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