Vathek: An Arabian Tale. With Notes, Critical and ExplanatoryR. Bentley, 1836 - 396 pages |
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... doubt , " replied Carathis ; “ but to put the ignorant to death is somewhat severe , and may be productive of dangerous effects . Content yourself with commanding their beards to be burnt : beards in a state are not quite so essential ...
... doubt , " replied Carathis ; “ but to put the ignorant to death is somewhat severe , and may be productive of dangerous effects . Content yourself with commanding their beards to be burnt : beards in a state are not quite so essential ...
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... doubt , they advanced towards the spot , and found the caliph alone , who wildly demanded what they wanted ? " Our children ! our children ! " cried they . " It is , as- suredly , pleasant , " said he , " to make me accountable for ...
... doubt , they advanced towards the spot , and found the caliph alone , who wildly demanded what they wanted ? " Our children ! our children ! " cried they . " It is , as- suredly , pleasant , " said he , " to make me accountable for ...
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... doubt of succeeding , by means of your trea- sures , which , as there are now so many others in store , may without fear be exhausted . " Accordingly , the princess , who possessed the most consummate skill in the art of per- suasion ...
... doubt of succeeding , by means of your trea- sures , which , as there are now so many others in store , may without fear be exhausted . " Accordingly , the princess , who possessed the most consummate skill in the art of per- suasion ...
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... doubt , that we were on fire , have been rash enough to break through those doors which had hitherto remained inviolate , for the sake of bringing up water . They are very kind , you must allow , so soon to forget the wrongs you have ...
... doubt , that we were on fire , have been rash enough to break through those doors which had hitherto remained inviolate , for the sake of bringing up water . They are very kind , you must allow , so soon to forget the wrongs you have ...
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... doubt . " " Of what moment is it to us what you thought or think ? " cried Carathis : 66 go , speed , tell Morakanabad that we immediately want him ; and take care not to stop by the way to make your insipid re- flections ...
... doubt . " " Of what moment is it to us what you thought or think ? " cried Carathis : 66 go , speed , tell Morakanabad that we immediately want him ; and take care not to stop by the way to make your insipid re- flections ...
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