The Vicar of Wakefield: A Tale. : In Two VolumesHarrison and Company, 1780 - 90 pàgines |
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Pàgina 6
... offering he had to beftow . In this manner , though I had but fix , I confidered them as a very valuable prefent made to my coun- ' try , and confequently looked upon it as my debtor . Our eldeft fon was named George after his uncle ...
... offering he had to beftow . In this manner , though I had but fix , I confidered them as a very valuable prefent made to my coun- ' try , and confequently looked upon it as my debtor . Our eldeft fon was named George after his uncle ...
Pàgina 8
... last a small cure of fifteen pounds a year was offered me in a dif- tant neighbourhood where I could still enjoy my principles without molefta- tion . tion . With this propofal I joyfully clofed , having 8 VICAR OF WAKEFIELD .
... last a small cure of fifteen pounds a year was offered me in a dif- tant neighbourhood where I could still enjoy my principles without molefta- tion . tion . With this propofal I joyfully clofed , having 8 VICAR OF WAKEFIELD .
Pàgina 10
... offered him my purfe to fatisfy the prefent demand . C I take it with all my heart , Sir , ' replied he , and am glad that a late overfight in giving what money I had about me , has fhewn me , that there are ftill fome men like you . I ...
... offered him my purfe to fatisfy the prefent demand . C I take it with all my heart , Sir , ' replied he , and am glad that a late overfight in giving what money I had about me , has fhewn me , that there are ftill fome men like you . I ...
Pàgina 14
... offered to falute the female part of the family ; and fuch was the power of fortune and fine clothes , that he found no fecond repulfe . As his addrefs , though con- fident , was eafy , we foon became more familiar ; and perceiving ...
... offered to falute the female part of the family ; and fuch was the power of fortune and fine clothes , that he found no fecond repulfe . As his addrefs , though con- fident , was eafy , we foon became more familiar ; and perceiving ...
Pàgina 15
... offered him his part of the bed , if his brother Mofes would let him lie with him . And love is ftill an emptier ... offering his affiftance , he was accepted among the number . Our labours went on lightly , we turned the swath to the ...
... offered him his part of the bed , if his brother Mofes would let him lie with him . And love is ftill an emptier ... offering his affiftance , he was accepted among the number . Our labours went on lightly , we turned the swath to the ...
Altres edicions - Mostra-ho tot
Frases i termes més freqüents
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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.