The Recluse of Norway, Volume 2Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1814 |
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... characters which he knew to be so ne- cessary for the accomplishment of his mind . Having finished his gentle task , and left the packet of answers for the approbation or disapproval of the Count , he went to breathe the refreshing sea ...
... characters which he knew to be so ne- cessary for the accomplishment of his mind . Having finished his gentle task , and left the packet of answers for the approbation or disapproval of the Count , he went to breathe the refreshing sea ...
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... character of her countenance ; and it was impossible to see her figure without being immediately interested by its singular air of timidity and animation . To her father's grace and softness , El lesif added a glow of character and a ...
... character of her countenance ; and it was impossible to see her figure without being immediately interested by its singular air of timidity and animation . To her father's grace and softness , El lesif added a glow of character and a ...
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... character , that she lived in the constant fear of exposing herself to the ridicule she dreaded . Often conscious that her feelings were visible to every surrounding observer , when prudence or delicacy would have wished them concealed ...
... character , that she lived in the constant fear of exposing herself to the ridicule she dreaded . Often conscious that her feelings were visible to every surrounding observer , when prudence or delicacy would have wished them concealed ...
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... some vivacity ; but Theodore became more thoughtful . When she thought he was deeply considering a move , he was in truth pondering upon the folly of judging characters by a single trait . He had imagined THE RECLUSE OF NORWAY . 15.
... some vivacity ; but Theodore became more thoughtful . When she thought he was deeply considering a move , he was in truth pondering upon the folly of judging characters by a single trait . He had imagined THE RECLUSE OF NORWAY . 15.
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Anna Maria Porter. judging characters by a single trait . He had imagined , from the circumstances of the preceding night , that Ellesif had an excessive sensibility to general opinion ; and that timidity formed as striking a peculiarity ...
Anna Maria Porter. judging characters by a single trait . He had imagined , from the circumstances of the preceding night , that Ellesif had an excessive sensibility to general opinion ; and that timidity formed as striking a peculiarity ...
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Page 138 - ON A GIRDLE THAT which her slender waist confined Shall now my joyful temples bind : No monarch but would give his crown His arms might do what this has done. It was my Heaven's extremest sphere, The pale which held that lovely deer : My joy, my grief, my hope, my love Did all within this circle move. A narrow compass ! and yet there Dwelt all that's good, and all that's fair : Give me but what this ribband bound, Take all the rest the Sun goes round.
Page 59 - In courts, at feasts, and high solemnities, Where most may wonder at the workmanship. It is for homely features to keep home; They had their name thence: coarse complexions And cheeks of sorry grain will serve to ply The sampler, and to tease the huswife's wool.
Page 306 - One in his breast may wear thee, But ne'er with love like mine ! As the last notes of the sweet singer died on the ear, Ellesif turned to look at Theodore. He was still leaning against the harp,, and his eyes, surcharged with tears, were fixed with a sad and fond gaze upon her. Wild throbs of...