Adventures by Sea and Land of the Count de Ganay: Or, The Devotion and Fidelity of Woman; an Episode of the Colonization of Canada, Tr. from the French |
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... approached him , rested his knee on his breast , un- buckled the ties of his helmet , lifted his cap , and for an in- stant examined the face of the bandit . " Who are you ? " he asked . " I want a drink - I'm thirsty - I'm burning ...
... approached him , rested his knee on his breast , un- buckled the ties of his helmet , lifted his cap , and for an in- stant examined the face of the bandit . " Who are you ? " he asked . " I want a drink - I'm thirsty - I'm burning ...
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... approaching departure ! " " Ah , my friend , you tremble because I take with me the object of your thoughts ! John de Ganay will accompany me to New France . There , do not grieve , my Laura ; do not lower your eyes to conceal your ...
... approaching departure ! " " Ah , my friend , you tremble because I take with me the object of your thoughts ! John de Ganay will accompany me to New France . There , do not grieve , my Laura ; do not lower your eyes to conceal your ...
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... approaching the win- dow . " Oh , demoiselle ! demoiselle ! where are you going ? " " Hush ! " Thrusting herself out of the window , the young lady looked about anxiously ; then she shuddered and bounded back ; then she advanced again ...
... approaching the win- dow . " Oh , demoiselle ! demoiselle ! where are you going ? " " Hush ! " Thrusting herself out of the window , the young lady looked about anxiously ; then she shuddered and bounded back ; then she advanced again ...
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... approached Chedo- 66 Well , Master Pilot , fine weather isn't it ? God has blessed our expedition . " " Humph ! fine weather - humph ! " " You " Chedotel , whose eyes were attentively fixed on the horizon , suddenly interrupted the ...
... approached Chedo- 66 Well , Master Pilot , fine weather isn't it ? God has blessed our expedition . " " Humph ! fine weather - humph ! " " You " Chedotel , whose eyes were attentively fixed on the horizon , suddenly interrupted the ...
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... The storm continued to rage with alarming obstinacy . It was to be feared that the Castor would strike against one of those numerous sand - banks with which the bay abounds . Night approached apace , and the convicts in the steerage 86.
... The storm continued to rage with alarming obstinacy . It was to be feared that the Castor would strike against one of those numerous sand - banks with which the bay abounds . Night approached apace , and the convicts in the steerage 86.
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Page 18 - XVI. of the name, by the grace of God King of France and Navarre.
Page 55 - I give you my sacred word that I will do all in my power, to prove myself worthy of...
Page 20 - Lord one thousand five hundred and ninety-eight ; and of our reign, the ninth. Signed HENRY ; and above by the King, being in his council, FOEGET.
Page 136 - Navarre in the sand, and take possession of the island in the name of the king, his master.
Page 281 - Then, monseigneur, you will not repel me ! You absolve me?" said Guyonne, seizing the hand of the viscount, and kissing it in spite of herself. " I admire you," murmured he in an enthusiastic tone.
Page 281 - ... to the weight of her impressions, burst into tears, and hid her face in her hands. This incident served as a re-action to the equerry. He appeased the disordered palpitations of his heart, and questioned Guyonne gently : "Mademoiselle " " Oh, pardon, monseigneur ! pardon, for having deceived you," sobbed the young girl, falling at his feet.
Page 281 - The deed you have accomplished, is worthy of the highest praise on earth, and of an eternal recompense in the next woi'ld.
Page 165 - ... had seen him make the sign of the cross with his left hand ; so that the Rue du Possed£ was abandoned by degrees, and he remained alone, in company with demons.