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... Madrid , thus plentifully supplied with those precious metals , does away the obligation of im ploying the accustomed means of commerce and ag- riculture for the attainment of wealth . Nursed in afflu- ence , she has indulged to an ...
... Madrid , thus plentifully supplied with those precious metals , does away the obligation of im ploying the accustomed means of commerce and ag- riculture for the attainment of wealth . Nursed in afflu- ence , she has indulged to an ...
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... greater claim to my patronage . I feel I cannot long survive . At my death you will hasten to Madrid , and exhibit my commission to his majesty . Accompany- ing it will be found a memorial setting forth the OF BELGRADE . 31.
... greater claim to my patronage . I feel I cannot long survive . At my death you will hasten to Madrid , and exhibit my commission to his majesty . Accompany- ing it will be found a memorial setting forth the OF BELGRADE . 31.
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... Madrid . What a brutal and degenerate mind must he inherit , who would out- rage the prerogative of a husband , by the exercise of flagellation , and delight in the blood and tears of a fe- male whose unhappy destiny should have ...
... Madrid . What a brutal and degenerate mind must he inherit , who would out- rage the prerogative of a husband , by the exercise of flagellation , and delight in the blood and tears of a fe- male whose unhappy destiny should have ...
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... Madrid . In the progress of time he had the good fortune to succeed in his addresses to a lady more celebrated for her beauty than private fortune ; the blandishments of her charms and family connexion were all her preten- tions . The ...
... Madrid . In the progress of time he had the good fortune to succeed in his addresses to a lady more celebrated for her beauty than private fortune ; the blandishments of her charms and family connexion were all her preten- tions . The ...
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... Madrid , and . assuming the name of Alfonso , I embarked for Cadiz . My reception at Madrid by don Enrifli was suitable to what his friend had taught me to expect . He was not opulent ; but through his interest I obtained a com- mission ...
... Madrid , and . assuming the name of Alfonso , I embarked for Cadiz . My reception at Madrid by don Enrifli was suitable to what his friend had taught me to expect . He was not opulent ; but through his interest I obtained a com- mission ...
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abbess acquaintance affected agitation Agnes alarm Andalusia anxious arms art thou assassin began beheld Belgrade blush bosom Caligula cause character charms Clare conceal confession confidence Constantinople continued Alfonso convent of St countenance cried Alfonso curiosity danger daughter Diego discovered disposition doubt duke Aranza exclaimed Bernard fancied father fear feelings fonso fortune Franciscan Francisco friendship gossa hand happy hasten heard heart heaven holy office honor hope human innocence interrupted janissaries knew Kyoprili letter looked madame Madrid Mariana ment Miguel mind monastery monk Morad Morgiana mother Mustapha mystery never niece night object Omar once parent Parouty passion paused Perpignan poignard promised recollection regiment replied resolved rienced Rosalvo Saragossa scene scimitar secret seignior sentiments sigh sister smile soon sought soul spahis spirits stood stranger superior suspicions tender thou tion Turkey twas unhappy Violante Westcote wife wished wound wretch yellow fever
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Page 159 - She loved him for the dangers he had past, And he loved her because she pitied them.
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