Ernestus Berchtold; or, the Modern Dipus
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ISBN13: 9780217146050
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Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1819. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... eye, she sat down by me, and strove to sooth, not console me, for that she knew was impossible. Servants were sent in every direction. I searched all the neighbourhood. I determined instantly. to go to Milan, and make enquiries directly from Olivieri, concerning the fate of my sister. made a plausible excuse for my departure, and soon reached the Corso, Doni's palace. The servants had not seen him for some time. I forced myself to seek him in the places which had been my former resort. My late companions hailed my approach; but I turned from them in disgust. Olivieri had no where been heard of lately. Distracted by my suspicions, which now seemed to wear the semblance of certainty, after several days spent in the vain search, I returned to the Itftke. We soon fixed ourselves again at Milan. It was now impossible to keep his son's absence a secret from Doni. He learnt it, but did not seem to imagine any connection between the flight of my sister and his son's conduct. Perceiving this, I did not intimate to him my horrible doubts, but left him in entire igno-- rarice. In the mean time I made the most minute enquiries concerning both;, but could learn nothing. v Louisa's health in the mean time gradually recovered; but she never lost the hectic flush upon her cheek; she gained strength, but the seeds of death were hidden, not destroyed. During her gradual recovery, Iwas always with her; and if you can picture the happy hours of one sitting by a being he loves -- adores, at the same time, that his imagination paints her to him as a spirit of heaven, you may imagine my happiness, when sittingby Louisa, whose smile, whose glance told me she loved. Shehad gainedmefame; had saved my life, my honour; had restored to me the hopes of a future state, the belief in a kin...
| ISBN-13 | 9780217146050 |
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| ISBN-10 | 0217146058 |
| Weight | 0.28 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 9.00 x 6.00 x 0.18 In |
| List Price | $14.14 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Pages | 76 pages |
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| Published On | 2009-12-01 |
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