The Mysteries of Udolpho: A Romance; Interspersed with Some Pieces of Poetry, Volume 4G. G. and J. Robinson, 1799 |
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... who was now in the fervice of the Coun . pru- dently checked her loquacity , whenever it pointed to that fubject . Among the vifitors at the chateau was 1 VOL . IV . E the the Baron de Saint Foix , an old friend of ( ) 73 )
... who was now in the fervice of the Coun . pru- dently checked her loquacity , whenever it pointed to that fubject . Among the vifitors at the chateau was 1 VOL . IV . E the the Baron de Saint Foix , an old friend of ( ) 73 )
Page 74
... Baron his father , to claim the reward of a fteady affection , a claim , which the Count admitted , and which Blanche did not reject . While these visitors were at the chateau , it became a scene of gaiety and fplendour . The pavilion ...
... Baron his father , to claim the reward of a fteady affection , a claim , which the Count admitted , and which Blanche did not reject . While these visitors were at the chateau , it became a scene of gaiety and fplendour . The pavilion ...
Page 100
... Baron was of opi- nion , that the firft was probable , and the laft was poffible , and he endeavoured to justify this opinion by refpectable authori- ties , both ancient and modern , which he quoted . The Count , however , was decid ...
... Baron was of opi- nion , that the firft was probable , and the laft was poffible , and he endeavoured to justify this opinion by refpectable authori- ties , both ancient and modern , which he quoted . The Count , however , was decid ...
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... Baron , famous for his nificence and courtly hofpitalities . His caftle was graced with ladies of exquifite beauty , and thronged with illuftrious knights ; for the honours he paid to feats- of chivalry invited the brave of diftant ...
... Baron , famous for his nificence and courtly hofpitalities . His caftle was graced with ladies of exquifite beauty , and thronged with illuftrious knights ; for the honours he paid to feats- of chivalry invited the brave of diftant ...
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... Baron , the following adven- ture is related . One night , having re- tired late from the banquet to his chamber , and difmiffed his attendants , he was fur- prifed by the appearance of a stranger of a noble air , but of a forrowful and ...
... Baron , the following adven- ture is related . One night , having re- tired late from the banquet to his chamber , and difmiffed his attendants , he was fur- prifed by the appearance of a stranger of a noble air , but of a forrowful and ...
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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...
Page 179 - Lull'd in the countless chambers of the brain, Our thoughts are link'd by many a hidden chain. Awake but one, and lo, what myriads rise ! Each stamps its image as the other flies.
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?