The Vicar of Wakefield: A Tale. : In Two VolumesHarrison and Company, 1780 - 90 páginas |
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... entered the room to inform her husband , that the ftrange gentleman , who had been two days in the houfe , wanted money , and could not fatisfy them for his reckoning . Want mo- ney ! ' replied the hot , that muft be impoffible ; for it ...
... entered the room to inform her husband , that the ftrange gentleman , who had been two days in the houfe , wanted money , and could not fatisfy them for his reckoning . Want mo- ney ! ' replied the hot , that muft be impoffible ; for it ...
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... entered the houfe , and was welcomed by the family , who fhook him heartily by the hand , while little Dick officiously reach- ed him a chair . · I was pleafed with the poor man's friendship for two reasons ; because I knew that he ...
... entered the houfe , and was welcomed by the family , who fhook him heartily by the hand , while little Dick officiously reach- ed him a chair . · I was pleafed with the poor man's friendship for two reasons ; because I knew that he ...
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... entering an ale- houfe , we were fhewn into a little back room , where there was only a venerable old man , who fat wholly intent over a large book , which he was reading . I never in my life faw a figure that pre- poffeffed me more ...
... entering an ale- houfe , we were fhewn into a little back room , where there was only a venerable old man , who fat wholly intent over a large book , which he was reading . I never in my life faw a figure that pre- poffeffed me more ...
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... entering , I found the family no way difpofed for battle . My wife and girls were all in tears , Mr. Thornhill having been there that day to inform them , that their journey to town was entirely over . The two ladies having heard ...
... entering , I found the family no way difpofed for battle . My wife and girls were all in tears , Mr. Thornhill having been there that day to inform them , that their journey to town was entirely over . The two ladies having heard ...
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... entered , drew a chair , and fat down . A fine day , Mr. Burchell . ' -A very fine day , doctor ; though I fancy we fhall have fome rain , by the fhooting of my corns . - The fhoot- ing of your horns , ' cried my wife in loud fit of ...
... entered , drew a chair , and fat down . A fine day , Mr. Burchell . ' -A very fine day , doctor ; though I fancy we fhall have fome rain , by the fhooting of my corns . - The fhoot- ing of your horns , ' cried my wife in loud fit of ...
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Página 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.
Página 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?
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.