The Reliques of Father ProutG. Bell, 1889 - 580 pages |
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Page 52
... head doubtingly . " I can convince the most obstinate sceptic , Sir Walter , ” continued the learned doctor , " of the intimate connexion that subsisted between us and those islands which the Ro- mans called insula Baleares , without ...
... head doubtingly . " I can convince the most obstinate sceptic , Sir Walter , ” continued the learned doctor , " of the intimate connexion that subsisted between us and those islands which the Ro- mans called insula Baleares , without ...
Page 70
... ιδον αστεα , και νοον έγνω . But at the head of his own festive board he particularly shone ; for though in his ministerial functions , he was ex- w emplary and admirable , ever meek and unaffected at 70 FATHER PROUT'S RELIQUES .
... ιδον αστεα , και νοον έγνω . But at the head of his own festive board he particularly shone ; for though in his ministerial functions , he was ex- w emplary and admirable , ever meek and unaffected at 70 FATHER PROUT'S RELIQUES .
Page 78
... head or a black eye . In Corbet , the kindliest of human beings , and sincerest of Corkonians , the buttermilk of human friendliness was ever found in plentiful exuberance ; while the loud laugh and the jocund song bespoke the candour ...
... head or a black eye . In Corbet , the kindliest of human beings , and sincerest of Corkonians , the buttermilk of human friendliness was ever found in plentiful exuberance ; while the loud laugh and the jocund song bespoke the candour ...
Page 82
... is alone sufficient to immortalize the hero who lost his head so unjustly on Tower Hill . KNAPP . Christopher Columbus was equally ill - treated : and nei ther he nor Raleigh have even given their name to 82 FATHER PROUT'S RELIQUES .
... is alone sufficient to immortalize the hero who lost his head so unjustly on Tower Hill . KNAPP . Christopher Columbus was equally ill - treated : and nei ther he nor Raleigh have even given their name to 82 FATHER PROUT'S RELIQUES .
Page 93
... head , And perchance you'd wish one in its stead , Soon you'd see what my Art could contrive for ye z When I'd forthwith produce , For your reverence's use , A most beautiful tooth carved from ivory ! Which , when dinner - time comes ...
... head , And perchance you'd wish one in its stead , Soon you'd see what my Art could contrive for ye z When I'd forthwith produce , For your reverence's use , A most beautiful tooth carved from ivory ! Which , when dinner - time comes ...
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