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The signor had an only son , of whom he was passionately fond ; and well did Alberto merit his father's love : this youth and myself grew up together , and I loved him as a brother . A warm- er sentiment , however , had impercep- tibly ...
The signor had an only son , of whom he was passionately fond ; and well did Alberto merit his father's love : this youth and myself grew up together , and I loved him as a brother . A warm- er sentiment , however , had impercep- tibly ...
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I felt for Alberto , was I thought suf- ficient for our mutual happiness , and I did not scruple to promise him my hand ; but as his fortune was far inferior to mine , Signor D'Orsini refused to let the ceremony of our marriage be per- ...
I felt for Alberto , was I thought suf- ficient for our mutual happiness , and I did not scruple to promise him my hand ; but as his fortune was far inferior to mine , Signor D'Orsini refused to let the ceremony of our marriage be per- ...
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Signora Valdorna , a woman of family but reduced fortune , gladly ac- cepted the offer of residing with me ; and I renewed my assurances to Alberto that , when decency permitted our union , my hand should be his .
Signora Valdorna , a woman of family but reduced fortune , gladly ac- cepted the offer of residing with me ; and I renewed my assurances to Alberto that , when decency permitted our union , my hand should be his .
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Soon after the departure of Alberto D'Orsino , I chanced , signor , to see you at the church of St. Giovanni : after what has passed ( added she , blushing ) , I ought not perhaps to scruple owning that the first sight of you convinced ...
Soon after the departure of Alberto D'Orsino , I chanced , signor , to see you at the church of St. Giovanni : after what has passed ( added she , blushing ) , I ought not perhaps to scruple owning that the first sight of you convinced ...
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day after you had made your first visit , a letter from Alberto apprized me of his speedy return , and that he had received an appointment from our sovereign for a foreign court ; he besought me on this account to shorten his probation ...
day after you had made your first visit , a letter from Alberto apprized me of his speedy return , and that he had received an appointment from our sovereign for a foreign court ; he besought me on this account to shorten his probation ...
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| Title | Montalva, or, Annals of guilt Montalva, or, Annals of guilt, Ann Mary Hamilton |
| Author | Ann Mary Hamilton |
| Published | 1811 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 7 Jul 2006 |
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