Evenings with the Old Story Tellers: Select Tales from the Gesta Romanorum, EtcG. B. Wiley and Putnam, 1845 - 155 páginas |
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... youth . " Thy blindness is very sudden , " rejoined the almoner ; " when did it happen , and where ? for I saw thee yesterday with both eyes perfect in the tavern by the city wall . " " Last night , noble sir , " replied the blind man ...
... youth . " Thy blindness is very sudden , " rejoined the almoner ; " when did it happen , and where ? for I saw thee yesterday with both eyes perfect in the tavern by the city wall . " " Last night , noble sir , " replied the blind man ...
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... youth to age a reverend hermit grew . The neighbouring lord's shepherd was wont to feed his sheep on short but sweet pasture of the hermit's down . One day the poor shepherd , fatigued with watching , 44 [ CHAP . V ANCIENT MORAL TALES ...
... youth to age a reverend hermit grew . The neighbouring lord's shepherd was wont to feed his sheep on short but sweet pasture of the hermit's down . One day the poor shepherd , fatigued with watching , 44 [ CHAP . V ANCIENT MORAL TALES ...
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... youth , " can this be true ? " " Alas ! I fear it is so . I have experienced it myself ; but be sure it is merely temporary ill health , it will soon pass off . ” " And before then , I shall have lost my uncle's good opinion . What ...
... youth , " can this be true ? " " Alas ! I fear it is so . I have experienced it myself ; but be sure it is merely temporary ill health , it will soon pass off . ” " And before then , I shall have lost my uncle's good opinion . What ...
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... down in the heaven . Malitius was as sleepless during the night as the poor youth , and his anxiety drove him early from his bed , and suffered him not to be at peace all the day . Now 50 [ CHAP . V. ANCIENT MORAL TALES .
... down in the heaven . Malitius was as sleepless during the night as the poor youth , and his anxiety drove him early from his bed , and suffered him not to be at peace all the day . Now 50 [ CHAP . V. ANCIENT MORAL TALES .
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... youth devoutly kneeling , " who hath saved me from this terrible death ; " with these words he bade the burners farewell , and returned to his uncle's palace . " Hah , " said the emperor , when Fulgentius bowed himself be- fore his ...
... youth devoutly kneeling , " who hath saved me from this terrible death ; " with these words he bade the burners farewell , and returned to his uncle's palace . " Hah , " said the emperor , when Fulgentius bowed himself be- fore his ...
Términos y frases comunes
Abibas allegory angel art thou asked Thompson Assyria bird black crow brother casket castle chamber child Christian cloak commands cried Dacian daughter death DEMON KNIGHT Domitian emperor enemies Eustace evil exclaimed fair fair lady father fear Felicia fiction fire Frederick Thompson friends Fulgentius gate Gesta Gesta Romanorum gifts give gold hall hand heard hermit Holy Land horse husband jewels Jonathan Jovinian king king of Hungary king's lady legend lion lived look lord magician maiden Malitius Massaccio master monk's monk's tales moral mouth Ninus nobles old monk palace pilgrim Plebeus poor porter pray Preceptor priest rejoined Lathom remarked Herbert replied Lathom returned ring rode Rome secret Semiramis serpent servant Signor Vitalis Sir Guido Sir Knight soldier stood story Subtilia sword tale thee thou art thou hast throne Trajan Tyrfing Tyrius unto voice whilst wife wish witchcraft witches words youth
Pasajes populares
Página 49 - Approach'd the careless guide, and thrust him in : Plunging he falls, and rising lifts his head ; Then flashing turns, and sinks among the dead ! Wild, sparkling rage inflames the Father's eyes, ^He bursts the bands of fear, and madly cries, 'Detested wretch...
Página 49 - Though loud at first the pilgrim's passion grew, Sudden he gaz'd, and wist not what to do; Surprise in secret chains his words suspends, And in a calm his settling temper ends. But silence here the beauteous angel broke, The voice of music ravish'd as he spoke.
Página 26 - Watch ye for ye know not the day nor the hour when the Son of Man cometh an impressive solemn discourse — [March] 14 Tuesday Evening [1848] Quite unwell last evening but about.
Página 68 - All who mighty love obey, Sadly wasting in your prime, Clerk and luick, grave and gay ! Yet do ye, before the rest, Gentle maidens, mark me tell ! Store my lesson in your breast, Trust me it shall profit well : Hear, and heed me, and be...
Página 69 - What may I more relate ? — the captive wight Assay'd to melt the villain all he might ; And fairly promis'd, were he once set free, In gratitude to teach him secrets three ; Three secrets, all so marvellous and rare, His race knew nought that might with these compare. " The carle prick'd up his ears amain ; he loos'd The songster thrall, by love of gain seduc'd : Up to the summit of the pine-tree's shade Sped the blithe bird, and there at ease he stay'd, And trick'd his plumes full leisurely, I...
Página 49 - I took away the cup, and he has returned to his former sobriety. Again, I cast the pilgrim into the river; and know, that he whom I drowned was a good Christian, but had he proceeded much further, he would have fallen into a mortal sin. Now he is saved, and reigns in celestial glory. Then, that I bestowed the cup upon the inhospitable citizen, know, nothing is done without reason. He suffered us to occupy the swine-house, and I gave him a valuable consideration. But he will hereafter...
Página 71 - Tears, wailings, and woe ; Moisture above, and moisture below *. Scholar. It is not customary to buy tears and wailings, yet I will buy it ; because the saints desire it at this price. Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted. What is the fifth package ? Preceptor. It is a divided parcel, and contains mercy, which I will weigh to please you. At a word, I will take mercy for mercy ; eternity for time. Scholar. You were a bad umpire to ask this, unless mercy should plead for you. Nevertheless,...
Página 66 - IN days of yore, at least a century since, There liv'da carle as wealthy as a prince : His name I wot not ; but his wide domain .Was rich with stream and forest, mead and plain ; To crown the whole, one manor he possess'd In choice delight so passing all the rest, No castle, burgh, or city might compare With the quaint beauties of that mansion rare. The sooth to say, I fear my words may seem Like some strange fabling, or...
Página 68 - In the clown's breast at his reproachful word : Bent was his wit alone by quaint device To snare, and sell him for a passing price. So well he wrought, so craftily he spread In the thick foliage green his slender thread, That when at eve the little songster sought His wonted spray, his heedless foot was caught. ' How have I harm'd you?' straight he 'gan to cry, And wherefore would you do me thus to die ?' —
Página 69 - quoth the moody elf, ' Keep then thy silly lesson for thyself; ' I need it not :' — ' Howbe 'tis not amiss ' To prick thy memory with advice like this ' But late, meseems, thou hadst forgot the lore ; ' Now may'st thou hold it fast for evermore. ' Mark next my second rule, and sadly know, ' WHAT'S LOST, 'TIS WISE WITH PATIENCE TO FOREGO.' The carle, though rude of wit, now chaf'd amain ; He felt the mockery of the songster's strain.