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The duke bowed , and she continued , " receive from me a partner for the dance . She put the hand of the lady into his , and then walked away . The duke , though much disappointed , was yet too gallant to be unmindful of his partner ...
The duke bowed , and she continued , " receive from me a partner for the dance . She put the hand of the lady into his , and then walked away . The duke , though much disappointed , was yet too gallant to be unmindful of his partner ...
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The Count D'Rosonio frequently heard from Naples , and the behaviour of the duke to his lovely wife , sharpen- ed the thorn that still continued to wrankle in his heart . In the hope that the dangers and occupations of a mili- tary life ...
The Count D'Rosonio frequently heard from Naples , and the behaviour of the duke to his lovely wife , sharpen- ed the thorn that still continued to wrankle in his heart . In the hope that the dangers and occupations of a mili- tary life ...
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Thousands have cause to bless the noble name of D'Rosonio ( replied the old man ) , and most truly do I rejoice to think that the virtues of the sire will be continued in the son . " " The worthy and distressed ( said Fernando ) , never ...
Thousands have cause to bless the noble name of D'Rosonio ( replied the old man ) , and most truly do I rejoice to think that the virtues of the sire will be continued in the son . " " The worthy and distressed ( said Fernando ) , never ...
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Attached to and ex- pert in trade I continued to traffic , but my brother declined remaining with me , and quitted Naples . He went to Rome , and there married a woman whose for- tune was superior to his own ; he re- turned with her to ...
Attached to and ex- pert in trade I continued to traffic , but my brother declined remaining with me , and quitted Naples . He went to Rome , and there married a woman whose for- tune was superior to his own ; he re- turned with her to ...
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Father ( cried he , bursting into tears ) , I am come to you ; I am old enough now to work for you , and I will ; yes , father ( continued he ) , you shall have bread , if the labour of your son can procure it for you .
Father ( cried he , bursting into tears ) , I am come to you ; I am old enough now to work for you , and I will ; yes , father ( continued he ) , you shall have bread , if the labour of your son can procure it for you .
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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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