lochinvar sir walter scott pdf p 310

Ngày tải lên: 25/08/2016, 14:45

... to license and pleasure, that Lucas Beaumanoir began to entertain a higher opinion of the Preceptor's morals, than the first appearance of the establishment had inclined him to adopt But these ... of York, and the pupil of the foul witch Miriam, is now -shame to be thought or spoken! -lodged within this thy Preceptory?" "Your wisdom, reverend father," answered the Preceptor, "hath rolled ... of halberdiers, to move forward to the seat appointed for her As she passed through the crowd, her arms folded and her head depressed, a scrap of paper was thrust into her hand, which she received...

Ngày tải lên: 01/07/2014, 18:20

... -others, "Pitch them from the highest battlements!" "In the name of God!" said Cedric, addressing what seemed the spectre of his departed friend, "if thou art mortal, speak! -if a departed spirit, ... found in a private stall mine own best palfrey, which, doubtless, had been set apart for the holy Father Abbot's particular use Hither I came with all the speed the beast could compass -man and ... taking me for a spectre, the more especially as, to prevent my being recognised, I drew the corpse-hood over my face I had not gained admittance into my own castle, had I not been supposed to be the...

Ngày tải lên: 01/07/2014, 18:20

... is postponed But first accept of such refreshments as nature requires to satisfy, but not to pamper, the appetite.’ The old man led the way into a summer parlour, where a frugal meal was placed ... dismount and accept of the gipsy’s offer of supper and a bed There was plenty of meat in the barn, however it might be come by, and preparations were going on for a plentiful repast, which the ... exact prototype of the worthy Dominie, upon which is founded the part which he performs in the romance, and which, for certain particular reasons, must be expressed very generally Such a preceptor...

Ngày tải lên: 16/03/2014, 16:20

... protection of any of the petty kings in their vicinity, accepted of feudal offices in his household, or bound themselves by mutual treaties of alliance and protection, indeed to purchase support ... involved as a party in whatever rash expedition the ambition of their protector might lead him to undertake On the other hand, such and so multiplied were the means of vexation and oppression possessed ... usual purposes of body-clothing; there was no wider opening at the collar, than was necessary to admit the passage of the head, from which it may be inferred, that it was put on by slipping it...

Ngày tải lên: 01/07/2014, 18:20

... wonder that a peaceful peasant like me should decline the task which they have abandoned?" The Templar would have made an angry reply, but was interrupted by the Prior, who again expressed his ... safest points of passage; and by dint of caution and attention, brought the party safely into a wilder avenue than any they had yet seen; and, pointing to a large low irregular building at the upper ... give that upon which he had hitherto ridden to the stranger, who was to serve for a guide Their conductor pursued an opposite road from that which Wamba had recommended, for the purpose of misleading...

Ngày tải lên: 01/07/2014, 18:20

... upper part of it, which could be, at the wearer's pleasure, either drawn over the face and bosom after the Spanish fashion, or disposed as a sort of drapery round the shoulders When Rowena perceived ... up in platters, but brought in upon small wooden spits or broaches, and offered by the pages and domestics who bore them, to each guest in succession, who cut from them such a portion as he pleased ... apartment Cedric, though surprised, and perhaps not altogether agreeably so, at his ward appearing in public on this occasion, hastened to meet her, and to conduct her, with respectful ceremony, to...

Ngày tải lên: 01/07/2014, 18:20

... detested by the credulous and prejudiced vulgar, and persecuted by the greedy and rapacious nobility, and who, perhaps, owing to that very hatred and persecution, had adopted a national character, ... curled up their whiskers with indignation, and laid their hands on their poniards, as if ready to rid themselves by the most desperate means from the apprehended contamination of his nearer approach ... would not have interrupted for matters of much greater importance than that of a Jew going to bed supperless While Isaac thus stood an outcast in the present society, like his people among the nations,...

Ngày tải lên: 01/07/2014, 18:20

... of both On the present occasion, he had an instinctive apprehension of the fiery temper of the Saxon, and saw the danger that the reckless and presumptuous spirit, of which his companion had already ... it in a pouch lined with perfumed leather, which opened under his arm "And now, Sir Cedric," he said, "my ears are chiming vespers with the strength of your good wine -permit us another pledge ... relinquished his goblet." The Prior had his own reasons, however, for persevering in the course of temperance which he had adopted He was not only a professional peacemaker, but from practice a hater of...

Ngày tải lên: 01/07/2014, 18:20

... mistress desired to speak with the Palmer, took the torch from the hand of Anwold, and, bidding him await her return, made a sign to the Palmer to follow Apparently he did not think it proper to ... and spice, which Rowena barely put to her lips It was then offered to the Palmer, who, after a low obeisance, tasted a few drops "Accept this alms, friend," continued the lady, offering a piece ... on which the Palmer himself had passed the night Such parts of his dress as the Jew had laid aside on the preceding evening, were disposed carefully around his person, as if to prevent the hazard...

Ngày tải lên: 01/07/2014, 18:20

... of this period Upon the slightest and most unreasonable pretences, as well as upon accusations the most absurd and groundless, their persons and property were exposed to every turn of popular fury; ... this persecuted people, and the nobility hesitated not to follow the example of their sovereign, in wringing it from them by every species of oppression, and even personal torture Yet the passive ... his writing materials in haste, as if to stop the conversation, he began to write upon a piece of paper which he supported on the top of his yellow cap, without dismounting from his mule When he...

Ngày tải lên: 01/07/2014, 18:20

... them an opportunity of getting free, by exercising upon their creditors some act of unprincipled violence Under the various burdens imposed by this unhappy state of affairs, the people of England ... effectually prevented him from putting his foot into the stirrup This, however, was a slight inconvenience to the gallant Abbot, who, perhaps, even rejoicing in the opportunity to display his accomplished ... was to represent the Queen of Beauty and of Love on the present occasion no one was prepared to guess Meanwhile, spectators of every description thronged forward to occupy their respective stations,...

Ngày tải lên: 01/07/2014, 18:20

... ring," said Prince John, not unwilling perhaps to, seize an apology to desist from his original purpose; "to place the vanquished beside the victor were false heraldry." "Knave upon fool were ... commands of the Prince before Athelstane the Unready had recovered presence of mind sufficient even to draw back his person from the weapon, had not Cedric, as prompt as his companion was tardy, ... archer whom we have already noticed, and who seemed to persist in his gesture of applause, in spite of the frowning aspect which the Prince bent upon him, he demanded his reason for clamouring thus...

Ngày tải lên: 01/07/2014, 18:20

... other popular amusements, were to be practised, for the more immediate amusement of the populace In this manner did Prince John endeavour to lay the foundation of a popularity, which he was perpetually ... some inconsiderate act of wanton aggression upon the feelings and prejudices of the people The lists now presented a most splendid spectacle The sloping galleries were crowded with all that was ... same sort of persons, who, in the present day, applaud most highly the deepest tragedies, were then interested in a tournament exactly in proportion to the danger incurred by the champions engaged...

Ngày tải lên: 01/07/2014, 18:20

... considerable pause; nor did it appear that any one was very desirous of renewing the contest The spectators murmured among themselves; for, among the challengers, Malvoisin and Front-de-Boeuf were unpopular ... nearly concerned, to permit his neglecting any means which might ensure victory over his presumptuous opponent He changed his horse for a proved and fresh one of great strength and spirit He chose ... riding straight up to the central pavilion, struck with the sharp end of his spear the shield of Brian de Bois-Guilbert until it rung again All stood astonished at his presumption, but none more...

Ngày tải lên: 01/07/2014, 18:20

... exhibiting the points and paces of the horse with the skill of a perfect horseman The appearance of vanity, which might otherwise have been attributed to this display, was removed by the propriety shown ... 'outrecuidance'* * Presumption, insolence of these peasants should be restrained by some striking example." Waldemar Fitzurse, who probably thought his patron was not taking the readiest road to popularity, ... Beauty." So saying, he prepared to leave the lists with his glittering train, and his turning his steed for that purpose, was the signal for the breaking up and dispersion of the spectators Yet, with...

Ngày tải lên: 01/07/2014, 18:20

... Jew, a people who, besides the other unamiable qualities which popular report ascribed to them, were supposed to be profound necromancers and cabalists Nevertheless, after a moment's pause, he ... suspicious than prepossessing, especially as, instead of doffing his bonnet, he pulled it still deeper over his rugged brow "Art thou Isaac the Jew of York?" said Gurth, in Saxon "I am," replied ... Here the Jew paused again, and looked at the last zecchin, intending, doubtless, to bestow it upon Gurth He weighed it upon the tip of his finger, and made it ring by dropping it upon the table...

Ngày tải lên: 01/07/2014, 18:20

... lay betwixt it and the open common He was compelled to follow his rough conductors into the very depth of this cover, where they stopt unexpectedly in an irregular open space, free in a great ... man," said the Captain, "thou speakest of a Jew -of an Israelite, -as unapt to restore gold, as the dry sand of his deserts to return the cup of water which the pilgrim spills upon them." "There ... would not have spoken a word, had you been satisfied with working your will upon mine own property." "Thou art an honest fellow," replied the robber, "I warrant thee; and we worship not St Nicholas...

Ngày tải lên: 01/07/2014, 18:20

... was liable to be stript of his arms, and, having his shield reversed to be placed in that posture astride upon the bars of the palisade, and exposed to public derision, in punishment of his unknightly ... the Prince marshalled Rowena to the seat of honour opposite his own, while the fairest and most distinguished ladies present crowded after her to obtain places as near as possible to their temporary ... palisade with his person or arms, such opponent was obliged to yield himself vanquished, and his armour and horse were placed at the disposal of the conqueror A knight thus overcome was not permitted...

Ngày tải lên: 01/07/2014, 18:20

... answered Prince John; "this same springald, who conceals his name, and despises our proffered hospitality, hath already gained one prize, and may now afford to let others have their turn." As he spoke ... down the leader of the opposite party But Prince John adhered to his own opinion, on the ground that the Disinherited Knight and his party had lost the day, but for the powerful assistance of ... summoning up the energy of her disposition, and compelling herself, as it were, to proceed, while her frame yet trembled with the violence of sudden emotion, she placed upon the drooping head...

Ngày tải lên: 01/07/2014, 18:20