Human Life, with variations; or, the Chapter of Accidents, etcLongman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown; and Lake, Uxbridge, 1817 - 188 pages |
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... sudden de- parture , has occasioned in me great surprize and emotion . I conjure you to keep me no longer in this terrible suspense , but repose in me the confi- dence I flatter myself I have always deserved . " Edmund replied , " if ...
... sudden de- parture , has occasioned in me great surprize and emotion . I conjure you to keep me no longer in this terrible suspense , but repose in me the confi- dence I flatter myself I have always deserved . " Edmund replied , " if ...
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... suddenly roused from his lethargy by the sound of a chariot , which seemed advancing rapidly . The moon - beams cast a glaring light , on the body of the vehicle , and presented to his astonished view , the arms of Lord Darlton ...
... suddenly roused from his lethargy by the sound of a chariot , which seemed advancing rapidly . The moon - beams cast a glaring light , on the body of the vehicle , and presented to his astonished view , the arms of Lord Darlton ...
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... suddenly taken ill , and consequently rendered unable to assist me . I accordingly alone made all the necessary preparations ; arrived at the place fixed upon , and was just going to seize my prize , when Mr. Beauchamp appeared in view ...
... suddenly taken ill , and consequently rendered unable to assist me . I accordingly alone made all the necessary preparations ; arrived at the place fixed upon , and was just going to seize my prize , when Mr. Beauchamp appeared in view ...
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... sudden find all their doubts ba- nished , and the utmost of their prayers and wishes granted : these , and these alone , may have a faint idea of Ed- mund de Valcourt's overpowering joy .. The servants of the Grove met to- gether in the ...
... sudden find all their doubts ba- nished , and the utmost of their prayers and wishes granted : these , and these alone , may have a faint idea of Ed- mund de Valcourt's overpowering joy .. The servants of the Grove met to- gether in the ...
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... sudden flight ; if you consider it is much to my advan- tage , to attend to this summons , as it may lead to my promotion , you will I am sure no longer complain , but be quite reconciled to parting with me . ” 1 " May Heaven protect ...
... sudden flight ; if you consider it is much to my advan- tage , to attend to this summons , as it may lead to my promotion , you will I am sure no longer complain , but be quite reconciled to parting with me . ” 1 " May Heaven protect ...
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