Godway Castle, Or, The Fortunes of a King's Daughter: An Historical Romance |
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... light fogs which arose from the valleys spread a magic tint over the landscape , softly veiling the rays of the sun , which had given brightness to a warm spring day . In such moments , when the massy appearance of the clouds , and the ...
... light fogs which arose from the valleys spread a magic tint over the landscape , softly veiling the rays of the sun , which had given brightness to a warm spring day . In such moments , when the massy appearance of the clouds , and the ...
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... light which played through the thousand coloured panes , were no abode for the marble statues which had been brought from her noble pillared halls ; nor for the exquisite works of the pencil , which vainly sought companionship with the ...
... light which played through the thousand coloured panes , were no abode for the marble statues which had been brought from her noble pillared halls ; nor for the exquisite works of the pencil , which vainly sought companionship with the ...
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... light , pre- vented the approach of the four - footed inhabitants of the forest ; and here , in unfavourable weather , the ladies of the castle took their accustomed exercise . These rooms were dedicated principally to the common ...
... light , pre- vented the approach of the four - footed inhabitants of the forest ; and here , in unfavourable weather , the ladies of the castle took their accustomed exercise . These rooms were dedicated principally to the common ...
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... light of the tall wax candles surrounding the bier , which was erected in that divi- sion of the hall nearest the chapel . A bier was there ; but the beloved corpse rested not upon it — a deep sorrow to the tender wife , who was not ...
... light of the tall wax candles surrounding the bier , which was erected in that divi- sion of the hall nearest the chapel . A bier was there ; but the beloved corpse rested not upon it — a deep sorrow to the tender wife , who was not ...
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... light , offering a sight as beautiful as rare , for seldom did the light of day penetrate here . The grave and thoughtful appearance of the old minister suited well with his mourning dress and the solemn GODWAY CASTLE . 45.
... light , offering a sight as beautiful as rare , for seldom did the light of day penetrate here . The grave and thoughtful appearance of the old minister suited well with his mourning dress and the solemn GODWAY CASTLE . 45.
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