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If pain keeps him abed, we shall have a respite. 'But aren't you committing a sin, cursing a deaf man? interposes one of the boys, indignantly. 'Look at that Azubian! A saint, isn't he? Proof enough that he has seven sins hidden in his heart! retorts the Zabualean. 'No need of any such proof! Why, this very Azubian could not resist the tempter, and is hard at work studying Russian.
The immense fatigues of that and of the two preceding days, for he had toiled at the pumps even long after night had come, until the vessel was clear, weighed him down, and nature was now claiming her influence, and taking a respite from exertion. Had he been left to himself, it is probable the mate would not have arisen until the sun had reappeared some hours.
The bears now allowed themselves a short respite for breathing, during which they gave vent to their wrath by many shrill screeches. Then they renewed their endeavors to force the hunter from his resting place. Mounted on their hind paws they would reach for him; but, the blows with the stick, applied freely to their noses, would make them desist.
To-morrow, perhaps, I shall be turned into the street. Caffie will obtain a respite." "And what price will he ask for this service?" "It is only those who own something who worry about the price." "You have your name, dignity, and honor, and once you are in Caffies hands, who knows what he may exact from you, what he may make you do, without your being able to resist him?"
When such gloom overpowers me and wrings from my lips such hard words, I find some little respite in contemplating the old Pagan world in its best days. I hasten for consolation to my Pagan friends, and in their sanity find healing for my bruised heart. In one of his letters, the Greek Plutarch says this about children, which I want you to compare with what St.
But meanwhile, the very instant she wakes, there, tearing at her little heart, will that Care be, which has given her a few hours' respite, melted, no doubt, by her youth and her tears. Warrington treats the Company with Tea and a Ball
"Find out just how many more rounds we have left counting also the supply of our friends from Diamond X," he ordered an officer. And the taking stock of the situation was soon under way. That the Yaquis were as glad of the respite, as were our friends, need not be doubted.
In the morning we again saw the skin-boat lying upon a pretty high rock, and a tent pitched close to it. The weather was calm, but the wind contrary. Our Esquimaux made good use of this respite to refresh themselves after the fatigues of the night with a hearty meal and a sound nap. In the afternoon we landed. Quantities of driftwood float about the shores. The jasper occurred here again.
Of course, a young fellow in love as deeply as Chester seemed to be, would follow up and find them again, but there would be a respite for a time. With this idea in mind, Uncle Gilbert, the very next day, found Chester at his lodgings; and apparently taking him into his confidence, told him of his plan.
Although the little craft was untrustworthy, one end having been badly broken, the intrepid man succeeded in paddling his way in it to the opposite bank. Four days and four nights the scout had been running with only an occasional brief respite. Throughout that time he had eaten but one meal.
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