The Vicar of Wakefield: A Tale. : In Two VolumesHarrison and Company, 1780 - 90 pàgines |
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Pàgina 5
... Some of them did us no great honour by these claims of kin- dred ; as we had the blind , the maim- ed , and the halt , amongst the number . However , my wife always infifted that as they were the fame flesh and blood , they fhould fit ...
... Some of them did us no great honour by these claims of kin- dred ; as we had the blind , the maim- ed , and the halt , amongst the number . However , my wife always infifted that as they were the fame flesh and blood , they fhould fit ...
Pàgina 7
... Some of my friends called this my weak fide ; but alas ! they had not like me made it the fubject of long contemplation . The more I reflected upon it , the more im- portant it appeared . I even went a step beyond Whifton in difplaying ...
... Some of my friends called this my weak fide ; but alas ! they had not like me made it the fubject of long contemplation . The more I reflected upon it , the more im- portant it appeared . I even went a step beyond Whifton in difplaying ...
Pàgina 8
... Some months were elapfed in this manner , till at last it was thought con- venient to fix a day for the nuptials of the young couple , who feemed earnestly to defire it . During the preparations for the wedding , I need not defcribe the ...
... Some months were elapfed in this manner , till at last it was thought con- venient to fix a day for the nuptials of the young couple , who feemed earnestly to defire it . During the preparations for the wedding , I need not defcribe the ...
Pàgina 10
... Some- C ( " thing , perhaps , too much fo , ' re- plied Mr. Burchell , at least he car , ried benevolence to an excefs when young ; for his paffions were then ftrong , and as they all were upon the fide of virtue , they led it up to a ...
... Some- C ( " thing , perhaps , too much fo , ' re- plied Mr. Burchell , at least he car , ried benevolence to an excefs when young ; for his paffions were then ftrong , and as they all were upon the fide of virtue , they led it up to a ...
Pàgina 61
... SOME OME affiduity was now required make our prefent abode as con- venient as poffible , and we were foon again qualified to enjoy our former fe- renity . Being difabled myfelf from affifting my fon in our ufual occupa- tions , I read ...
... SOME OME affiduity was now required make our prefent abode as con- venient as poffible , and we were foon again qualified to enjoy our former fe- renity . Being difabled myfelf from affifting my fon in our ufual occupa- tions , I read ...
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Passatges populars
Pàgina 19 - No flocks that range the valley free, To slaughter I condemn: Taught by that Power that pities me, I learn to pity them : "But from the mountain's grassy side A guiltless feast I bring; A scrip with herbs and fruits supplied, And water from the spring. "Then, pilgrim, turn, thy cares forego ; All earth-born cares are wrong; Man wants but little here below, Nor wants that little long.
Pàgina 19 - The crackling faggot flies. But nothing could a charm impart To soothe the stranger's woe; For grief was heavy at his heart, And tears began to flow. His rising cares the Hermit spied, With answering care opprest : " And whence, unhappy youth," he cried, " The sorrows of thy breast ? " From better habitations spurn'd, Reluctant dost thou rove?
Pàgina 28 - Welcome, welcome, Moses; well, my boy, what have you brought us from the fair?' 'I have brought you myself,' cried Moses, with a sly look, and resting the box on the dresser.
Pàgina 28 - I have brought back no money," cried Moses again. "I have laid it all out in a bargain, and here it is," pulling out a bundle from his breast ; "here they are : a gross of green spectacles with silver rims and shagreen cases.
Pàgina 28 - Never mind our son," cried my wife; " depend upon it he knows what he is about. I'll warrant we'll never see him sell his hen of a rainy day.