Sequel to the English Reader: Or, Elegant Selections in Prose and Poetry : Designed to Improve the Highest Class of Learners in Reading to Establish a Taste for Just and Accurate Composition, and to Promote the Interests of Piety and Virtue |
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Page 190
... o'er Arabia's wilds they pass'd , And on their way , in friendly chat , Now talk'd of this , and then of that , Discours'd a while , ' mongst other matter , Of the chameleon's form and nature . " A stranger animal , ” cries one , " Sure ...
... o'er Arabia's wilds they pass'd , And on their way , in friendly chat , Now talk'd of this , and then of that , Discours'd a while , ' mongst other matter , Of the chameleon's form and nature . " A stranger animal , ” cries one , " Sure ...
Page 191
... o'er by candle light : I mark'd it well — ' twas black as jet- You stare - but I have got it yet , And can produce it . " Pray then do : For I am sure the thing is blue . " " And I'll engage that when you've seen The reptile , you'll ...
... o'er by candle light : I mark'd it well — ' twas black as jet- You stare - but I have got it yet , And can produce it . " Pray then do : For I am sure the thing is blue . " " And I'll engage that when you've seen The reptile , you'll ...
Page 198
... o'er the nightly dew , ) He quits his cell ; the pilgrim - staff he bore , And fix'd the scallop in his hat before ; Then with the rising sun a journey went , Sedate to think , and watching each event . The morn was wasted in the ...
... o'er the nightly dew , ) He quits his cell ; the pilgrim - staff he bore , And fix'd the scallop in his hat before ; Then with the rising sun a journey went , Sedate to think , and watching each event . The morn was wasted in the ...
Page 199
... o'er the gay parterres the breezes creep , And shake the neighb'ring wood to banish sleep . Up rise the guests , obedient to the call : An early banquet deck'd the splendid hall ; Rich luscious wine a golden goblet grac'd , Which the ...
... o'er the gay parterres the breezes creep , And shake the neighb'ring wood to banish sleep . Up rise the guests , obedient to the call : An early banquet deck'd the splendid hall ; Rich luscious wine a golden goblet grac'd , Which the ...
Page 200
... o'er their heads loud rolling thunder ran . Here long they knock , but knock or call in vain , Driv'n by the wind , and batter'd by the rain . At length some pity warm'd the master's breast , ( ' Twas then his threshold first received a ...
... o'er their heads loud rolling thunder ran . Here long they knock , but knock or call in vain , Driv'n by the wind , and batter'd by the rain . At length some pity warm'd the master's breast , ( ' Twas then his threshold first received a ...
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