The Beauties of the English Annuals for MDCCCXXXV.

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S. Andrus & Son, 1852 - 192 páginas
 

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Página 161 - ... Arethusa," in honour of Tom Lyndham. From this time all prospered with our gallant sailor, — except, indeed, a few glorious scars which he would have been ashamed to want, and one of which, just after he had been appointed first lieutenant to the Diana, gave him the opportunity of coming back to Belford, for a short time, to regain his health, and revisit his old friends.
Página 59 - She disappeared : — he still remained kneeling at the grate, apparently wrapt in thought : at length a ray of light seemed to break through the darkness that surrounded him ; a single spark of hope saved him from utter despair. He decided that in his first interview with Donna Isabella, he would reveal every secret of his heart ; he would conjure her, as she valued their mutual happiness, to assist him in breaking the tie that had been made between them ; he would recall to her recollection the...
Página 50 - Marquess also thought it prudent to prepare his son for the appearance of his bride, and after having repeated what her father had stated, he continued — " Promise me, Alonzo, to conceal as much as possible any unfavourable emotion she may excite ; remember, we have set our fate upon this cast !" " We have indeed, sir !" said Alonzo, gravely ;
Página 58 - ... settled gloom was gathering on his youthful brow, a sickening indifference to all around was gradually stealing over him. His father and Mr. Mordaunt did all they could to arouse and distract his attention. Excursions into the country -were frequently made, especially to the botanical garden about six miles from the city. It is arranged with exquisite order and good taste, encircled by bold and rugged...
Página 60 - He paused — the emotion that visibly pervaded her whole frame convinced him that at least he was not addressing a statue. Suddenly she raised her head, clasped her hands, and sunk on her knees at his feet. Alonzo recoiled, as though a supernatural appearance had presented itself, while with...
Página 56 - Mordaunt, and everybody and everything that impeded his way to his cabin, where locking the door, he threw himself on his bed, in a state of mind not to be described. Mr. Mordaunt took possession of the boat Alonzo had quitted, went on board the Lisbon packet, and had an interview with Donna Viola.
Página 55 - I ought not to be so," said Alonzo, trying to rally, "for we have been busy all day planning and arranging about our voyage home." " Indeed !" said Viola. Alonzo thought she sighed : certainly she in her turn made a false move. Soon after, a servant entered with a case of jewels belonging to Viola, which had returned from being repaired : while looking at them Alonzo observed, that she was not a little envied by the London belles for the splendour of her jewels. " How comes it," said she, " that...
Página 48 - ... from her home and family, and her health failed under the fatigue and privation of the voyage : she had scarcely reached Brazil, ere she died in giving birth to a son. The Marquess remained a widower, devoting himself to the care of his child, and the reparation of his ruined fortune. Alonzo was a fine generous-spirited boy; grateful and affectionate in his disposition, and very handsome in his person ; his clear dark complexion, laughing eyes, and white teeth, were united to a form remarkable...
Página 59 - I do but to entreat you to arm yourself with the resolution of acting right ? I confess that your forcing me to lose my esteem for you, would be the greatest pain you could inflict, even although your affection for me were the cause. Promise me, Alonzo — " He hastily interrupted her : " I will promise nothing — nothing ! — Heaven grant that I may do what is right, but, in the present state of my mind, I will pass my word for nothing." Viola sighed.
Página 61 - ... had allowed weeds to spring up and choke the rich treasures of her mind. However, she accompanied the Marquess from St. Paul's, and was placed by him under the charge of the Abbess, where, in three years, her improvement in health, beauty, and mental attainments astonished all those who observed her. The two years she passed in England, under the most judicious care, had brought her to that point of perfection to which she had now arrived. Alonzo had not the slightest recollection of any of her...

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