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Mateo Falcone part 6
“My little cousin,” said he, “you are a very wide-awake little fellow. You will get along. But you are playing a naughty game with...
Mateo Falcone part 5
“Then you believe, cousin, that your guns make so much noise? My father `s carbine has the advantage of them.”
“The devil take you, you...
Mateo Falcone part 4
The child appeared moved.
“What will you give me if I hide you?” said he, coming nearer.
The outlaw felt in a leather pocket that hung...
Mateo Falcone part 3
On a certain day in autumn, Mateo set out at an early hour with his wife to visit one of his flocks in a...
Mateo Falcone part 2
When I was in Corsica in 18—, Mateo Falcone had his house half a league from this maquis. He was rich enough for that...
Mateo Falcone part 1
Prosper Merimee (1803—1870)
Born in Paris in 1803, Merimee spent the greater part of his life in the government service and in travelling. In later...
Esyllt and Sabrina part 12
The confession made, and absolution given, the recluse looked out of his window, and directly knew him. “Blessed be the most high God,” said...
Esyllt and Sabrina part 11
That obscene wretch cannot be our sovereign. You alone are he, whom we have known from childhood; and we in treat that this fellow...
Esyllt and Sabrina part 10
Thus afflicted, he gave himself up to the wretchedness of his untoward condition. In the agony of his heart, he said: “What shall I...
Esyllt and Sabrina part 9
“Infamous ribald!” shouted the porter, “just before thy approach, the Emperor Jovinian, accompanied by the officers of his household, entered the palace. My lord...
