United States or Belgium ? Vote for the TOP Country of the Week !
"But you have not answered my question in regard to the number of men on board of the Teaser when you left her." "And you will excuse me for the present if I do not answer it," added the Union lieutenant. "Very well, Mr. Passford; I cannot compel you to answer it, though doing so would do no harm to your cause, for I should judge that the question of the hour is settled."
When I last heard from Barsetshire, it seemed to be quite settled that he is to take the place of one of the old members at the next election; and they say, also, that there is no chance of any opposition.
While they settled themselves in this manner, and acquired familiar connections round all the purlieus of the ditch, Peregrine found himself deprived of the company of Cadwallader, who signified, by letter, that he did not choose to hazard his person again in visiting him, while such assassins occupied the avenues through which he must pass; for he had been at pains to inquire into the motions of the seamen, and informed himself exactly of the harbour in which they were moored.
Ah! she was ready to send the whole world to blazes! Life was not so pleasant after all, besides it seemed some consolation to her to have her share in squandering the cash. As she was comfortable, why should she not remain? One might have a discharge of artillery; she did not care to budge once she had settled in a heap.
'I find, he continued, 'that the whole affair may be easily settled, if you will give me authority. 'I thought I had given you authority to act in my name. 'It might be simplified. 'Shall I sign my name! 'Yes once to make mine yours. If your claims are mine, I can take much better care of the Dynevor interest.
In the spot which Morton had designated, tall grass and flaunting weeds fringed the edge of the bluff, and we threw ourselves down among them, and awaited, with almost suspended breath, the approach of the persons I had seen. We were scarcely settled in our hiding-place, when a half-naked figure, swinging a short club in one hand, rushed into view.
You cramped yourself into it, if it were a question of cramping. Why should not I?" "Sometimes it was not big enough, Moll," he answered. "Sometimes it was sore cramping, and at other times it was big enough to contain the heaven and all the stars. Perhaps the ambition I flung away for myself I keep for you. I would not have you at microscopic work all your days." So it was settled.
Groaning, he suffered himself this time in a litter to be carried back to his chamber, where, in spite of the pangs that tortured him, he asked for the letter in which Granvelle informed his royal master every evening what he thought of the political affairs to be settled the next day.
"This morning," replied Sir Joseph. "An opportunity offered itself after breakfast. I took advantage of it, Richard you shall hear how." He settled himself in his chair for one of his interminable stories; he began his opening sentence and stopped, struck dumb at the first word.
He wrung the Count's hand with a grip that spoke of settled purpose. "You shall hear how I fare very soon," he said, as he made for the door. The Count nodded hopefully, and, when he was left alone, set to work on a little lyric of joy, with which to welcome the return of his forgiven and forgiving spouse.
Word Of The Day