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... death . He had gazed around for a few minutes , when heavy footsteps were heard treading along the dreary passages , and the next VOL . XXIII . K moment Sir David Home entered , armed as for the DEATH OF CHEVALIER DE LA BEAUTE . 145 THE ...
... death . He had gazed around for a few minutes , when heavy footsteps were heard treading along the dreary passages , and the next VOL . XXIII . K moment Sir David Home entered , armed as for the DEATH OF CHEVALIER DE LA BEAUTE . 145 THE ...
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... death . Then as the conflict weakened , hope would dash Across his bosom , like the death - winged flash That flees before the thunder ; yet its light Lived but a moment , leaving deeper night Around the strife of passions ; and again ...
... death . Then as the conflict weakened , hope would dash Across his bosom , like the death - winged flash That flees before the thunder ; yet its light Lived but a moment , leaving deeper night Around the strife of passions ; and again ...
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... death , Should be my executioner ! We know them better ! Henry . Now I seem old and weary of this life , So joy I in our death for Scotland's sake ; For this death will so wed us to our country , We shall be old in years to all ...
... death , Should be my executioner ! We know them better ! Henry . Now I seem old and weary of this life , So joy I in our death for Scotland's sake ; For this death will so wed us to our country , We shall be old in years to all ...
Contents
THE LAWYERS TALES Alexander Leighton | 5 |
THE ORPHAN John Mackay Wilson | 36 |
THE BURGHERS TALES Alexander Leighton | 44 |
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