Moral TalesJohn Harris, 1831 - 182 pàgines |
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Pàgina 146
... Dupré entered . Dupré had been a servant in the Hotel d'Harancour for more than fifty years ; and , till prevailed on by the arts and bribes of D'Arlemont , his conduct had been irreproachable . From that fatal day he had never known a ...
... Dupré entered . Dupré had been a servant in the Hotel d'Harancour for more than fifty years ; and , till prevailed on by the arts and bribes of D'Arlemont , his conduct had been irreproachable . From that fatal day he had never known a ...
Pàgina 147
... Dupré ; but recollecting that he should be amenable to the laws of murder , and dreading nothing so much as death , he suffered Dupré to depart . And now a most affecting interview took place at Franval's . This was the unexpected ...
... Dupré ; but recollecting that he should be amenable to the laws of murder , and dreading nothing so much as death , he suffered Dupré to depart . And now a most affecting interview took place at Franval's . This was the unexpected ...
Pàgina 148
... Dupré rushed in , and throwing himself at the feet of Theodore , cried , " ' Tis true ; Heaven has preserved him ! And I am now come , with shame and remorse , to make a full confession of my crimes before all present . Know , then ...
... Dupré rushed in , and throwing himself at the feet of Theodore , cried , " ' Tis true ; Heaven has preserved him ! And I am now come , with shame and remorse , to make a full confession of my crimes before all present . Know , then ...
Pàgina 150
... Dupré furiously by the collar , he dragged him to the study of D'Arlemont . This wretched man had passed the time since Dupré left him , in the utmost anxiety and terror . No sooner , then , did he behold him dragged in by his son ...
... Dupré furiously by the collar , he dragged him to the study of D'Arlemont . This wretched man had passed the time since Dupré left him , in the utmost anxiety and terror . No sooner , then , did he behold him dragged in by his son ...
Pàgina 154
... Dupré , granted him for- giveness . Here , then , at length , is this deserted orphan restored to the possessions of his ancestors ! he succeeds to their venerable name , and is sur- rounded by those he has made happy ! O Providence ...
... Dupré , granted him for- giveness . Here , then , at length , is this deserted orphan restored to the possessions of his ancestors ! he succeeds to their venerable name , and is sur- rounded by those he has made happy ! O Providence ...
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Passatges populars
Pàgina 119 - A REFLECTION AT SEA. SEE how, beneath the moonbeam's smile, Yon little billow heaves its breast, And foams and sparkles for a while, And murmuring then subsides to rest. Thus man, the sport of bliss and care, Rises on Time's eventful sea ; And, having swell'da moment there, Thus melts into eternity ! AN INVITATION TO SUPPER TO MRS.
Pàgina 129 - Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain: Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind...
Pàgina 118 - Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.
Pàgina 126 - Save, Lord ! or we p erish."— Matt viii. 25. 1 WHEN through the torn sail the wild tempest is streaming, When o'er the dark wave the red lightning is gleaming, Nor hope lends a ray, the poor seaman to cherish, We fly to our Maker:
Pàgina 126 - Then rose from sea to sky the wild farewell — Then shriek'd the timid, and stood still the brave, Then some leap'd overboard with dreadful yell, As eager to anticipate their grave; And the sea yawn'd around her like a hell...