The Romance Of The Forest By The Authoress Of A Sicilian Romance Volume 1

Author : Ann Radcliffe
Publisher : Theclassics.Us
ISBN 13 : 9781230218137
Total Pages : 62 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (181 download)

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Download or read book The Romance of the Forest, by the Authoress of 'a Sicilian Romance' Volume 1 written by Ann Radcliffe and published by Theclassics.Us. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1820 edition. Excerpt: ... Pardon me, said Adeline; a marriage with the Marquis would be splendid, but never happy. His. character excites my aversion, and I entreat, Sir, that he may no more be mentioned, CHAPTER X. Nor are those empty hearted, whose low sound lleverbs no hollowncss. Tif E conversation related in the last chapter was interrupted by the entrance of Peter, who, as he left the room, looked significantly at Adeline, and-almost beckoned. She was anxious to know what he meant, and soon after went into the hall, where she found him loitering. The moment he saw her, he made a sign of silence, and beckoned her into the recess. Well, Peter, what is it you would say? said Adeline. Hush, Ma'mselle; for heaven's sake speak lower; if we should be overheard, we are all blown up.--Adeline begged him to explain what he meant. Yes, Ma'iuselle, that is what I have wanted all day long: I have watched and watched 'for an opportunity, and looked and looked till was afraid my master himself would see me; but all would not do, you would not understand. Adeline entreated he would be quick. Yes, Ma'am, but I'm so afraid we shall be seen; but I would do much to serve such a good young lady, for I could not bear to think of what threatened you, without telling you of it. For God's sake, said Adeline, speak quickly, or we shall b, e interrupted. Well then;--but you must first promise by the Holy Virgin never to say it was I that told you; my master would--1 do, I do! said Adeline. Well, then--on Monday evening as I--hark! did not I hear a step? do, Ma'aniselle, just step this way to the cloisters: I would not for the world we should be seen: I'll go out at the hall door, and you can go through the passage. I would not for the world we should be seen.--Adeline was much...