The freaks of Cupid, by an Irish bachelor [- Abbot].1845 |
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... Scarcely had he done so when a low whistle ap- prised him that his summons had been answered ; again stepping forward , he cast a rapid glance down the dark and silent alley , and in another moment had entered the opened door - way ...
... Scarcely had he done so when a low whistle ap- prised him that his summons had been answered ; again stepping forward , he cast a rapid glance down the dark and silent alley , and in another moment had entered the opened door - way ...
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... scarcely knocked , when a soft musical voice desired him to enter . The room in which he now found himself was large and lofty , but the walls and ceiling were damp , and covered with a green , slimy mould ; the spacious fire - place ...
... scarcely knocked , when a soft musical voice desired him to enter . The room in which he now found himself was large and lofty , but the walls and ceiling were damp , and covered with a green , slimy mould ; the spacious fire - place ...
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... scarcely any ; a heavy chest of drawers of blackened oak , with massive handles of discoloured brass , stood against a wall --an old leathern arm - chair , thickly studded with copper nails , was fixed beside a large clumsy table of ...
... scarcely any ; a heavy chest of drawers of blackened oak , with massive handles of discoloured brass , stood against a wall --an old leathern arm - chair , thickly studded with copper nails , was fixed beside a large clumsy table of ...
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... scarcely have been made . As I conclude it has been made in vain , I shall trespass no farther upon your time , and so " . " Stay , stay , " interrupted the old man , “ you are over hasty , Mr. Rochefort , and " . The stranger started ...
... scarcely have been made . As I conclude it has been made in vain , I shall trespass no farther upon your time , and so " . " Stay , stay , " interrupted the old man , “ you are over hasty , Mr. Rochefort , and " . The stranger started ...
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Abbot. As far as the latter go , indeed , they should scarcely be deemed sufficient to entitle a man to the distinction of being called an oddity , for , truth to tell , there are none of us , any more than Mr. Franks , without our own ...
Abbot. As far as the latter go , indeed , they should scarcely be deemed sufficient to entitle a man to the distinction of being called an oddity , for , truth to tell , there are none of us , any more than Mr. Franks , without our own ...
Términos y frases comunes
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Página 53 - And seldom was a snood amid Such wild luxuriant ringlets hid. Whose glossy black to shame might bring The plumage of the raven's wing ; And seldom o'er a breast so fair Mantled a plaid with modest care ; And never brooch the folds combined Above a heart more good and kind. Her kindness and her worth to spy, You need but gaze on Ellen's eye ; Not Katrine in her mirror blue...
Página 265 - O'Lynn had no breeches to wear, So he bought a sheep-skin to make him a pair, With the woolly side out, and the skinny side in, "Faix, 'tis pleasant and cool,
Página 105 - I will not have it," replied Don Rocco. "Go home, I tell you! I am going to bed at once." He started to leave; but the Moro was too quick for him, rushed to the door, locked it, and put the key in his pocket. "No, sir! you don't go out of here! Might I not die tonight? Wouldn't I, if the Lord just blew on me like this?
Página 265 - O'Lynn. Bryan O'Lynn had no brogue to his toes, He hopped in two crab shells to serve him for those; Then he split up two oysters that matched like twins — "Whoo! they'll shine out like buckles," says Bryan O'Lynn. Bryan O'Lynn had no watch to put on, He scooped out a turnip to make him a one; Then he planted a cricket right under the skin — " Whoo! they'll think it's a ticking,
Página 65 - If I do — you'll live to see it, that's all. Give the boy his breakwhisht." "Thank you, worthy father — much obliged for your generosity — " ' Oh, love is the soul of a nate Irishman — He loves all that's lovely, loves all that he can, With his sprig of—' Ah, Peety Dhu, how are you, my worthy peripatetic?
Página 75 - Never, never !' he cried passionately, in reply to the first words of Louise. ' Nothing can persuade me to yield to your solicitations !' Louise was obliged to retire, her petition ungranted. It was the first time in her life that such a thing had happened ; the first time that ever Van Zwanenburg had addressed Louise in this brusque, imperious tone. She had asked of him the hand of The'rese for Saturnin ! When the pupils of Van Zwanenburg arrived at the usual hour, they could not understand the...
Página 167 - The breezy call of incense-breathing morn, The swallow twittering from the straw-built shed, The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall wake them from their lowly bed.