St. Ronan's Well, Том 2

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J. & J. Harper, 1824
 

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Стр. 14 - ... pedlars, shepherds, Highlanders, and so forth, the company began to draw together towards the spot where the seats prepared for them, and the screen drawn in front of the bosky stage, induced them to assemble, and excited expectation, especially as a scroll in front of the esplanade set forth, in the words of the play, " This green plot shall be our stage, this hawthorn brake our tiring-house, and we will do it in action.
Стр. 186 - Now stir the fire, and close the shutters fast, Let fall the curtains, wheel the sofa round, And while the bubbling and loud hissing urn Throws up a steamy column, and the cups That cheer but not inebriate, wait on each, So let us welcome peaceful evening in.
Стр. 174 - ... fires enlighten all the cave: Hell from below, and Juno from above, And howling nymphs were conscious to their love.
Стр. 35 - Refined himself to soul, to curb the sense; And made almost a sin of abstinence, Yet, had his aspect nothing of severe, But such a face as promised him sincere. Nothing reserved or sullen was to see; But sweet regards, and pleasing sanctity: Mild was his accent, and his action free.

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