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... tain imposing air of mystery , which seemed to say , " there is more in this , my merry masters , than you have the wit to fancy . " Whether I succeeded or not in persuading any one else by this manœuvre , is more than I can pretend to ...
... tain imposing air of mystery , which seemed to say , " there is more in this , my merry masters , than you have the wit to fancy . " Whether I succeeded or not in persuading any one else by this manœuvre , is more than I can pretend to ...
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... tain vain and frivolous attention to the forms and names , the symbols and ceremonies , and not to include , yea , to require , as the one necessary ele- ment , a living spirit of truth and ho- nor . What is it , in fact , but the ulti ...
... tain vain and frivolous attention to the forms and names , the symbols and ceremonies , and not to include , yea , to require , as the one necessary ele- ment , a living spirit of truth and ho- nor . What is it , in fact , but the ulti ...
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... tain number of tubes from the general aggregation , in order to form smaller bundles . Of these tubes , or fibres , we have observed the solid parts of plants to consist : but , on the contra- ry , the tubes , or vessels , for the cir ...
... tain number of tubes from the general aggregation , in order to form smaller bundles . Of these tubes , or fibres , we have observed the solid parts of plants to consist : but , on the contra- ry , the tubes , or vessels , for the cir ...
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... . I glanced into the open air to ascer- tain from what meteor , or accidental firing of the woods , the light was pro- duced . But , except an occasional ly showed the outline . But no per- suasion could 134 The Durrenstein .
... . I glanced into the open air to ascer- tain from what meteor , or accidental firing of the woods , the light was pro- duced . But , except an occasional ly showed the outline . But no per- suasion could 134 The Durrenstein .
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... tain- Ere they , like him , approach their latter end , Without a hope , a comfort , or a friend ! " In the first place , how clear and brilliant is the picture of the gipsy woman in the first of Wordsworth's stanzas . There is no more ...
... tain- Ere they , like him , approach their latter end , Without a hope , a comfort , or a friend ! " In the first place , how clear and brilliant is the picture of the gipsy woman in the first of Wordsworth's stanzas . There is no more ...
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Page 113 - All thoughts, all passions, all delights, Whatever stirs this mortal frame, All are but ministers of Love, And feed his sacred flame. Oft in my waking dreams do I Live o'er again that happy hour, When midway on the mount I lay, Beside the ruined tower.
Page 113 - Beyond the shadow of the ship, I watched the water-snakes : They moved in tracks of shining white, And when they reared, the elfish light Fell off in hoary flakes. Within the shadow of the ship I watched their rich attire; Blue, glossy green, and velvet black, They coiled and swam; and every track Was a flash of golden fire.
Page 113 - It ceased; yet still the sails made on A pleasant noise till noon, A noise like of a hidden brook In the leafy month of June, That to the sleeping woods all night Singeth a quiet tune.
Page 113 - She listened with a flitting blush, With downcast eyes and modest grace ; For well she knew, I could not choose But gaze upon her face.
Page 191 - Are not these woods More free from peril than the envious court? Here feel we but the penalty of Adam, — The seasons' difference : as the icy fang And churlish chiding of the winter's wind, Which when it bites and blows upon my body, Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say, This is no flattery : these are counsellors That feelingly persuade me what I am.
Page 277 - And peace went with them, one and all, And each calm pillow spread: But Guilt was my grim Chamberlain That lighted me to bed, And drew my midnight curtains round, With fingers bloody red!
Page 114 - The music and the doleful tale, The rich and balmy eve; And hopes, and fears that kindle hope, An undistinguishable throng, And gentle wishes long subdued, Subdued and cherished long. She wept with pity and delight, She blushed with love, and virgin shame; And like the murmur of a dream, I heard her breathe my name.
Page 428 - Alas, alas! how very soon this silly little Fly, Hearing his wily, flattering words, came slowly flitting by: With buzzing wings she hung aloft, then near and nearer drew, — Thinking only of her brilliant eyes, and green and purple hue; Thinking only of her crested head — poor foolish thing! At last, Up jumped the cunning Spider, and fiercely held her fast.
Page 277 - One that had never done me wrong, A feeble man and old: I led him to a lonely field; The moon shone clear and cold: Now here, said I, this man shall die, And I will have his gold!
Page 278 - Oh, God ! that horrid, horrid dream Besets me now awake ! Again — again, with dizzy brain, The human life I take ; And my red right hand grows raging hot, Like Cranmer's at the stake. " And still no peace for the restless clay, Will wave or mould allow ; The horrid thing pursues my soul, — It stands before me now ! " The fearful Boy looked up, and saw Huge drops upon his brow.