The Rector of Overton: A Novel, Volumen3Fisher, Son, 1828 |
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Página 282 - I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins : return unto me ; for I have redeemed thee.
Página 282 - O that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and declare his wondrous works to the children of men...
Página 164 - I begged him to take charge of the young widow to Columbo, and place her under the protection of the governor there, with a letter which I persuaded General Gilbert to write in her favour. I then returned to Kioura the casket containing her jewels, which were of very great value, and she seemed almost broken-hearted at the thought of leaving me ; but, as there was no alternative, she embarked next morning. Some months after this...
Página 159 - Hindoostanee, and distributed to those immediately about her, presents, which were received with a degree of reverence almost approaching to adoration, and was then assisted to ascend the place of her intended destruction by the chief bramins, amidst the accumulated and deafening sounds of many barbarous instruments, and the tumultuous cries of the spectators. " Kioura laid herself down by the side of the corpse with the most perfect composure.
Página 159 - When arrived •within a few yards of tne funeral pile, the procession stopped ; universal silence instantly prevailed, and I had an opportunity of observing the amiable Kioura. She was dressed in a very thin muslin robe, and decorated with the most costly jewels on every part about her, where they could be applied ; she looked on the pile with firmness, and then, turning round to her attendants, addressed them for some minutes in...
Página 285 - My son, my son, can it be there is only one God and that He is a God of kindness and light?
Página 159 - Kioura laid herself down by the side of the corpse with the most perfect composure. Lights were immediately put to various parts of the pile, and the whole was soon enveloped in a thick smoke ; the ropes were then cut, the suspended roof fell, raising immediately a large column of fire, while the shouts of triumph and the horrid music increased almost to resemble the loudest thunder.
Página 161 - I partly conjectured her meaning, but did not wish at the moment to answer it; and, having placed her beside me on a sofa, I ordered some refreshments, which I judged she might* possibly need. She took a little, but eagerly ; and, when she seemed satisfied, I expressed to her my surprise at her wonderful escape, begging her to tell me how it was effected?
Página 259 - ... thoughtless, not only neglecting the claims of religion themselves, but wholly careless in regard to their children. Their only object was to fit them for moving in fashionable circles, and no pains or expense were spared to effect it. To win her back to the world was now the design of the father. He was too much of a gentleman, and had too much respect for himself and the proprieties of life to resort to any coercive measures. He accordingly brought around her the thoughtless and the gay of...
Página 164 - Calcutta immediately, as her being alive was suspected ; and that, in consequence, it was probable she would be ,demanded of the government, in order to complete the performance of the funeral rite.