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Page 54
... silence . The incident led Matha to consider on the means of procuring her child an education . There was no alternative but that of leaving him ignorant , or parting with him during the period of his instruction . After some keen ...
... silence . The incident led Matha to consider on the means of procuring her child an education . There was no alternative but that of leaving him ignorant , or parting with him during the period of his instruction . After some keen ...
Page 59
... and four or five monks , who were walking along to and fro under the shadow of a line of beeches , and reading in silence . Passing this stilly scene , Elim was con- ducted to the apartment of the abbot . But , THE INVASION . 59.
... and four or five monks , who were walking along to and fro under the shadow of a line of beeches , and reading in silence . Passing this stilly scene , Elim was con- ducted to the apartment of the abbot . But , THE INVASION . 59.
Page 69
... silent , and expectant , a light was suddenly seen to rise at some distance from the temple . Druids exclaimed aloud against this profanation of their rites , and demanded of the monarch that the extreme punishment appointed by the laws ...
... silent , and expectant , a light was suddenly seen to rise at some distance from the temple . Druids exclaimed aloud against this profanation of their rites , and demanded of the monarch that the extreme punishment appointed by the laws ...
Page 108
... silent Dene ; and at noon he would often lie stretched at length upon the river bank , watching his own airy fancies as they rose and faded , like one on the sea shore , contem- plating the irises that arise from the billows as they ...
... silent Dene ; and at noon he would often lie stretched at length upon the river bank , watching his own airy fancies as they rose and faded , like one on the sea shore , contem- plating the irises that arise from the billows as they ...
Page 116
... silence , or calling up a class . The recollection , however , of the shining supe- riority of Alfrida's boy overcame her maternal fears , and she entered the dwelling . CHAPTER IX . SHE found Vuscfræa in the little school 116 THE INVASION ...
... silence , or calling up a class . The recollection , however , of the shining supe- riority of Alfrida's boy overcame her maternal fears , and she entered the dwelling . CHAPTER IX . SHE found Vuscfræa in the little school 116 THE INVASION ...
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