Vathek: An Arabian Tale. With Notes, Critical and ExplanatoryR. Bentley, 1836 - 396 pages |
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Page 13
... vigilance , and be sure look well to my Circassians , who would be more to his taste than all of the rest . " The bird of the morning had thrice renewed his song , when the hour of the divan was announced . Vathek VATHE 13.
... vigilance , and be sure look well to my Circassians , who would be more to his taste than all of the rest . " The bird of the morning had thrice renewed his song , when the hour of the divan was announced . Vathek VATHE 13.
Page 17
... looks of confusion and sadness returned in silence to Samarah , and retired to their inmost apartments , without ever ... look through that gloom , which all the fires of the empyrean had been insufficient to pervade . One while he ...
... looks of confusion and sadness returned in silence to Samarah , and retired to their inmost apartments , without ever ... look through that gloom , which all the fires of the empyrean had been insufficient to pervade . One while he ...
Page 46
... the perfumed water , and refresh themselves after their fatigues . The looks of tender languor ; their confidential whispers ; and the enchanting smiles with which they were imparted ; the exquisite fragrance of the 46 VATHEK .
... the perfumed water , and refresh themselves after their fatigues . The looks of tender languor ; their confidential whispers ; and the enchanting smiles with which they were imparted ; the exquisite fragrance of the 46 VATHEK .
Page 53
... had mutually engaged their children to each other ; and Nouronihar loved her cousin more than her own beautiful eyes . Both had the same tastes and amusements ; the same long , languishing looks ; the E 3 VATHEK . 53.
... had mutually engaged their children to each other ; and Nouronihar loved her cousin more than her own beautiful eyes . Both had the same tastes and amusements ; the same long , languishing looks ; the E 3 VATHEK . 53.
Page 54
... looks ; the same tresses ; the same fair complexions ; and , when Gulchen- rouz appeared in the dress of his cousin , he seemed to be more feminine than even herself . If , at any time , he left the harem to visit Fakreddin , it was ...
... looks ; the same tresses ; the same fair complexions ; and , when Gulchen- rouz appeared in the dress of his cousin , he seemed to be more feminine than even herself . If , at any time , he left the harem to visit Fakreddin , it was ...
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