The Bachelor's Wife: A Selection of Curious and Interesting Extracts, with Cursory Observations |
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Page 8
... passing wise and sharp , and who , of your own blessed disposition , wishes me so well , should be so far gone in crediting these corrupt informers that abuse your ignorance of Ireland . Little know you , my lord , how necessary it is ...
... passing wise and sharp , and who , of your own blessed disposition , wishes me so well , should be so far gone in crediting these corrupt informers that abuse your ignorance of Ireland . Little know you , my lord , how necessary it is ...
Page 27
... passing below . It was evident , however , that the current of lava , with the same indescribable splendour , was flowing rapidly at the bottom of this chimney towards the mouth of the chasm ; and , had it not been for this vent , it is ...
... passing below . It was evident , however , that the current of lava , with the same indescribable splendour , was flowing rapidly at the bottom of this chimney towards the mouth of the chasm ; and , had it not been for this vent , it is ...
Page 28
... pass over in silence the event which I am about to relate , and of which I was witness . If I have pledged myself in writing this work not to judge the actions of the man who will be judged by posterity , I have also pledged myself to ...
... pass over in silence the event which I am about to relate , and of which I was witness . If I have pledged myself in writing this work not to judge the actions of the man who will be judged by posterity , I have also pledged myself to ...
Page 33
... pass through other gates into an inner square , surrounded on three sides by the buildings of the house . The base- ment story is constructed of stone , the upper part of the structure almost entirely of wood . A broad gallery passes ...
... pass through other gates into an inner square , surrounded on three sides by the buildings of the house . The base- ment story is constructed of stone , the upper part of the structure almost entirely of wood . A broad gallery passes ...
Page 37
... passing an hour or two on the couches of the apartment , some visitors generally arrived , and the family moved to the ... pass the evening in conversation . This mode of so- ciety is common in Ioannina , and , but that the women take ...
... passing an hour or two on the couches of the apartment , some visitors generally arrived , and the family moved to the ... pass the evening in conversation . This mode of so- ciety is common in Ioannina , and , but that the women take ...
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