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At the noise made by Buckingham Manicamp, who was indolently reclining upon the cushions at the doorway of one of the tents, rose with his usual indifference, and, perceiving that the disturbance continued, made his appearance from underneath the curtains. "What is the matter?" he said, in a gentle tone of voice, "and who is it making this disturbance?"

Edmonstone. This was too much for Charlotte, who sprang forward, and flung her arms round her neck, sobbing out, 'Mamma! dear mamma! don't say such horrid things! No one is half so wise or so good, I am sure Guy thinks so too! At the same time Bustle, perceiving a commotion, made a leap, planted his fore-feet on Mrs. Edmonstone's lap, wagging his tail vehemently, and trying to lick her face.

The unnumbered alleys on each side of the street had swallowed up the multitude in a few seconds; but from these they were busy reconnoitring; and perceiving the deficiency in the number of their assailants, the rush from both sides of the street was as rapid, and as wonderful, as the disappearance of the crowd had been a few minutes before.

The first part of her prophecy was only too true. Thank God! the last has never been fulfilled, and never can be. Perceiving that the old woman was not a little elated with her bargain, Mr. urged upon her the propriety of barring the dower.

And, according to his report, which I see no ground to discredit, it runneth thus: While the soul of this stern enthusiast flitted to its account, that of the brave and generous Lord Evandale was also released. Morton had flung himself from his horse upon perceiving his situation, to render his dying friend all the aid in his power.

She started on suddenly perceiving him, but it was characteristic of her greeting that she seemed to feel no surprise at the accident which had brought them together. "I am afraid," he said, smiling, "that I have broken in on some profound reflections."

"Who are you?" asked Miss Rogers, perceiving at a glance that she was evidently no servant of the household. A sweet, pale, wan face was turned toward her. "I an Patience Pendleton," replied a still sweeter voice. "Dear me!" exclaimed Miss Rogers, "I never heard that there were three daughters in this family."

At length, perceiving that her conductor was grown impatient, she faltered out, "Noble sir " "Sir is for a knight," said the impatient burgher, "and noble is for a baron. I am Harry of the Wynd, an honest mechanic, and free of my guild." "Good craftsman, then," said the minstrel woman, "you judge me harshly, but not without seeming cause.

Collatinus's relationship to the kings had, indeed, already rendered him suspicious, and his second name, too, had made him obnoxious to the people, who were loath to hear the very sound of Tarquin; but after this had happened, perceiving himself an offense to every one, he relinquished his charge and departed from the city.

"If one could put all his thinking into a few pages, that would be big work."... After a pause, Beth said: "Don't think I'm flippant if I ask: How do these men who, in their maturity, become great spiritual forces, escape being caught young by some perceiving woman?" "I'm not so sure the question could be put better," Bedient said.