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Page 49
... whole conduct of the stranger , and something inexplicable in his demeanour that seemed to indicate suppressed anxiety , she made no doubt that the whole proceeding was an at- tempt to obtain possession of the infant . In- capable ...
... whole conduct of the stranger , and something inexplicable in his demeanour that seemed to indicate suppressed anxiety , she made no doubt that the whole proceeding was an at- tempt to obtain possession of the infant . In- capable ...
Page 50
... whole very in manner , sept to give promise of future good government . In the mean time his little frame was not neg- lected . O'Driscol Oge , who assisted Matha in her government , took a pleasure in teaching hinı the ordinary field ...
... whole very in manner , sept to give promise of future good government . In the mean time his little frame was not neg- lected . O'Driscol Oge , who assisted Matha in her government , took a pleasure in teaching hinı the ordinary field ...
Page 66
... The slightest or the weightiest occasion , a disputed claim to the im- perial succession , or a miserable point of eti- quette , were sufficient to embroil whole provinces in war . An unhappy system of inheritance , and CHAPTER VI. ...
... The slightest or the weightiest occasion , a disputed claim to the im- perial succession , or a miserable point of eti- quette , were sufficient to embroil whole provinces in war . An unhappy system of inheritance , and CHAPTER VI. ...
Page 90
... whole ; and it might be said of Elim , to tell his character in one sentence , that , without knowing it himself , he was the general favourite of the college of Muingharidh . On the day before the opening of the public lecture - room ...
... whole ; and it might be said of Elim , to tell his character in one sentence , that , without knowing it himself , he was the general favourite of the college of Muingharidh . On the day before the opening of the public lecture - room ...
Page 102
... neigh- bour . Before he had reached his door , he found that the whole town were aware of his good hap ; and a number of interested neighbours were approaching and departing from his threshold , some making , 102 THE INVASION .
... neigh- bour . Before he had reached his door , he found that the whole town were aware of his good hap ; and a number of interested neighbours were approaching and departing from his threshold , some making , 102 THE INVASION .
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