Montalva, or, Annals of guilt |
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... child ( said the signor D'Albici , smiling at his warmth ) , and one year would not render her a woman , neither should I chuse to form any positive engagement for her ; but be assured count , that I have the highest sense of the honour ...
... child ( said the signor D'Albici , smiling at his warmth ) , and one year would not render her a woman , neither should I chuse to form any positive engagement for her ; but be assured count , that I have the highest sense of the honour ...
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... they were eagerly accepted by the signor . The heart of Clementina sunk at the news , and with tears , did she beseech her father not to sacrifice his child ; but ambition was the predominant failing of the signor . The 5.
... they were eagerly accepted by the signor . The heart of Clementina sunk at the news , and with tears , did she beseech her father not to sacrifice his child ; but ambition was the predominant failing of the signor . The 5.
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... child , who knows not what she would have ? rank , riches , and every earthly happiness await thee as the wife of the duke ; and thou wilt enjoy the de- lightful consciousness of fulfiling a sacred duty , by complying with my will ; but ...
... child , who knows not what she would have ? rank , riches , and every earthly happiness await thee as the wife of the duke ; and thou wilt enjoy the de- lightful consciousness of fulfiling a sacred duty , by complying with my will ; but ...
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... child , I will obey you , indeed I will ; but , oh ! for Heaven's sake , promise that you will not curse me . " " My child , my Clementina , thou shalt have my blessings ; compose thy spirits , and all will be well ( said the signor ...
... child , I will obey you , indeed I will ; but , oh ! for Heaven's sake , promise that you will not curse me . " " My child , my Clementina , thou shalt have my blessings ; compose thy spirits , and all will be well ( said the signor ...
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... child ( cried he ) , I see , and I lament the hold which this unhappy passion has taken of your heart ; but my Clemen- tina will struggle with her weakness ; think , my love , how different would be your feelings , had you rashly dared ...
... child ( cried he ) , I see , and I lament the hold which this unhappy passion has taken of your heart ; but my Clemen- tina will struggle with her weakness ; think , my love , how different would be your feelings , had you rashly dared ...
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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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