Vathek: An Arabian Tale. With Notes, Critical and ExplanatoryR. Bentley, 1836 - 396 pages |
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... replied , " but to no purpose . " - " Let him speak then again , " said Vathek , " and tell me who he is , from whence he came , and where he procured these singular curiosities ; or I swear , by the ass of Balaam , that I will make him ...
... replied , " but to no purpose . " - " Let him speak then again , " said Vathek , " and tell me who he is , from whence he came , and where he procured these singular curiosities ; or I swear , by the ass of Balaam , that I will make him ...
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... 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 as men ...
... 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 as men ...
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... replied the old man , " these sabres hold an- other language to - day from that they yesterday held . ” - " How say you ? " returned Vathek : - " but it matters not ; tell me , if you can , what they mean . ' " It is this , my lord ...
... replied the old man , " these sabres hold an- other language to - day from that they yesterday held . ” - " How say you ? " returned Vathek : - " but it matters not ; tell me , if you can , what they mean . ' " It is this , my lord ...
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... replied the Indian , " and promise me full proofs of thy sincerity : otherwise , thou shalt never behold me again . " The unhappy caliph , instigated by insatiable curiosity , lavished his promises in the utmost profusion . The sky ...
... replied the Indian , " and promise me full proofs of thy sincerity : otherwise , thou shalt never behold me again . " The unhappy caliph , instigated by insatiable curiosity , lavished his promises in the utmost profusion . The sky ...
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... replied the Indian , " impatient caliph ! - Know that I am parched with thirst , and cannot open this door , till my thirst be thoroughly appeased ; I require the blood of fifty children . Take them from among the most beau- tiful sons ...
... replied the Indian , " impatient caliph ! - Know that I am parched with thirst , and cannot open this door , till my thirst be thoroughly appeased ; I require the blood of fifty children . Take them from among the most beau- tiful sons ...
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