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... preparation began to be heard and felt . The entrance of the Prefect and his party attracted for awhile all eyes , and absorbed all attention . But the eyes and thoughts of Alypius were not so riveted by the dignity and splendour of the ...
... preparation began to be heard and felt . The entrance of the Prefect and his party attracted for awhile all eyes , and absorbed all attention . But the eyes and thoughts of Alypius were not so riveted by the dignity and splendour of the ...
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... preparing for the struggle ? " Then following the direction of his friend's eyes , he added , “ Ah , I see the attraction ; and you may well admire her , for she does look very charm- ing to - day ! " 66 ' Have you then seen her before ...
... preparing for the struggle ? " Then following the direction of his friend's eyes , he added , “ Ah , I see the attraction ; and you may well admire her , for she does look very charm- ing to - day ! " 66 ' Have you then seen her before ...
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... prepared ; and the company were led by Sophis , and his wife , Marcella , to the grand hall . There they found two long tables extending nearly the whole length of the apartment , and loaded with every luxury which could be pro- cured ...
... prepared ; and the company were led by Sophis , and his wife , Marcella , to the grand hall . There they found two long tables extending nearly the whole length of the apartment , and loaded with every luxury which could be pro- cured ...
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... prepared with elaborate art ; and graceful vases and baskets of fruit completed the feast . Among these were luxuriant clusters of grapes , olives , citrons , figs , bananas , dates , and pomegranates ; some the produce of the rich soil ...
... prepared with elaborate art ; and graceful vases and baskets of fruit completed the feast . Among these were luxuriant clusters of grapes , olives , citrons , figs , bananas , dates , and pomegranates ; some the produce of the rich soil ...
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... prepare for the coming time , when the bodies now so capable of activity and enjoyment would be as cold and uncon- scious as the sculptured mummy before their eyes . This custom may have originated in wise and good inten- tions , and ...
... prepare for the coming time , when the bodies now so capable of activity and enjoyment would be as cold and uncon- scious as the sculptured mummy before their eyes . This custom may have originated in wise and good inten- tions , and ...
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Page 122 - The night is far spent, and the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Let us walk honestly, as in the day ; not in revelling and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and jealousy.
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