The Mysteries of Udolpho: A Romance; Interspersed with Some Pieces of Poetry, Volume 4G. G. and J. Robinson, 1799 |
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... shall relapse into despair . ' He once more bade Emily adieu , preff- ed her hand to his lips , looked at her , for the last time , and hurried out of the room . Emily remained in the chair , where he had left her , oppreffed with a ...
... shall relapse into despair . ' He once more bade Emily adieu , preff- ed her hand to his lips , looked at her , for the last time , and hurried out of the room . Emily remained in the chair , where he had left her , oppreffed with a ...
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... shall be pardoned the quef- tion . What was his imputed crime , and what the punishment , to which fifler Agnes alluded ? " " We must be cautious of advancing our opinion , " faid the abbefs , with an air of referve , mingled with ...
... shall be pardoned the quef- tion . What was his imputed crime , and what the punishment , to which fifler Agnes alluded ? " " We must be cautious of advancing our opinion , " faid the abbefs , with an air of referve , mingled with ...
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... diffuade him from his purpose . " What fhould I fear ? " faid he . " I have no faith in fupernatural combats , and for human oppofition I shall be prepared ; nay , nay , I will even promife not to watch alone ( 154 )
... diffuade him from his purpose . " What fhould I fear ? " faid he . " I have no faith in fupernatural combats , and for human oppofition I shall be prepared ; nay , nay , I will even promife not to watch alone ( 154 )
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... shall be well contented , and will repay your kindnefs . " " Sit down then , brother , " faid one of the men : " Jaques , lay more fuel on the fire , the kid will foon be ready ; bring a feat for the lady too . Ma'amfelle , will you ...
... shall be well contented , and will repay your kindnefs . " " Sit down then , brother , " faid one of the men : " Jaques , lay more fuel on the fire , the kid will foon be ready ; bring a feat for the lady too . Ma'amfelle , will you ...
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... shall not stir a step . Dear ! dear ! to fee how gentlefolks can afford to throw away their happinefs ! Now , if you were poor people , there would be none of this . To talk of unworthinefs , and not caring about one another , when I ...
... shall not stir a step . Dear ! dear ! to fee how gentlefolks can afford to throw away their happinefs ! Now , if you were poor people , there would be none of this . To talk of unworthinefs , and not caring about one another , when I ...
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Page 50 - Now it is the time of night, That the graves, all gaping wide, Every one lets forth his sprite, In the church-way paths to glide.
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Page 107 - ... of gold and silver that glittered on the sideboards, the numerous dishes that covered the tables, the number and gay liveries of the attendants, with the chivalric and splendid attire of the guests, united to form a scene of magnificence such as we may not hope to see in these degenerate days. Of the baron the following adventure is related :—One night, having retired late from the banquet to his chamber, and dismissed his attendants, he was surprised by the appearance of a stranger of a noble...
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Page 105 - Spain, or recounting the chivalric exploits performed by the crusaders whom the troubadors accompanied to the East, were generally splendid, and always marvellous both in scenery and incident ; and it is not wonderful that Dorothe'e and Ludovico should be fascinated by inventions which had captivated the careless imagination...
Page 98 - ... he returned into the bed-room, where he kindled a wood fire, the bright blaze of which revived his spirits, which had begun to yield to the gloom and silence of the place ; for gusts of wind alone broke at intervals this silence. He now drew a small table and a chair near the fire, took a bottle of wine and some cold provision out of his basket, and regaled himself. When he had finished his repast he laid his sword upon the table, and not feeling disposed to sleep, drew from his pocket the book...
Page 132 - In the rooms, everything remained as much in order as if he had just walked out by the common way. The count himself assisted in lifting the arras with which the bed-chamber, saloon, and one of the ante-rooms were hung, that he might discover if any door had been concealed behind it; but, after a laborious search, none was found; and he at length quitted the apartments, having secured the door of the last ante-chamber, the key of which he took into his own possession. He then gave orders that strict...
Page 88 - You shall be obeyed, my lord,' said he; 'I will engage that no spectre shall disturb the peace of the chateau after this night.' They now returned to the supper-room, where the count's guests awaited to accompany him and Ludovico to the...
Page 101 - The man made no reply, and the Count continued to listen, and then added, 'That is no common musician; he touches the instrument with a delicate hand; who is it, Pierre?' 'My Lord!' said the man, hesitatingly. 'Who plays that instrument?' repeated the Count. 'Does not your lordship know, then?