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Updated: May 10, 2025
This wonderful power of language must have been felt by most people who read Madame Sand's first books, "Valentine" and "Indiana": in "Spiridion" it is greater, I think, than ever; and for those who are not afraid of the matter of the novel, the manner will be found most delightful.
"Excellent," said Prosper, and drained his glass. "Of this Galors, whom I think you know," Spiridion continued, "I hear bad reports. "You are right there, my friend," laughed Prosper. "If he murders me," the other went on, sipping his wine, "it will be on some such night as this." "I have just said as much to myself," Prosper replied; "but I will do my best to prevent him, I assure you."
There followed a babble of voices speaking all at once; afterwards the same shrill voice took up his challenge, wailing like the wind "Spiridion, open the door before we break it in." Prosper said again "Will you have me for Spiridion?" "We will have both, by God," rang a deep note, the voice of Galors. As if at a signal swords began to batter at the door, pommels and blades.
This Greek boy whom you have sometimes noticed is his page; I wish him to join his master again; and methinks the readiest way will be to leave him in this isle. Here, Spiridion, bow to your new mistress, and be dutiful for her sake, as well as that of your lord's. Adieu! dearest Miss Ponsonby! A Welcome Message
Sophia, received the benediction of the archbishop Spiridion, and addressed an energetic harangue to his warriors. He had no time to await reinforcements from Suzdal. He attacked the Swedish camp, which was situated on the Ijora, one of the southern affluents of the Neva, which has given its name to Ingria.
I should have been glad to give some extracts from the dramatic and descriptive parts of the novel, that cannot, in point of style and beauty, be praised too highly. One must suffice, it is the descent of Alexis to seek that unlucky manuscript, Spiridion.
Arundel Dacre retired when he had seen his friend home, but gave urgent commands that he should be kept quiet. No sooner was the second out of sight than the principal ordered the room to be cleared, with the exception of Spiridion, and then, rising in his bed, wrote this note, which the page was secretly to deliver. House, , 182-. 'Dear Miss Dacre,
But as yet I have not found it so. Maybe I shall try yours another day if I have another day." Whereupon, as if reminded of his delaying, he would have turned again to his work; but Prosper clapped a hand to his shoulder. "Have done with groping in books, Spiridion," cried he, "and tell me if you think this a time for such folly, when your life is threatened by Galors and his riders?"
Luigi and Spiridion, who had preceded their master, were ready to receive the Duke, who was immediately ushered to the rooms prepared for his reception. He was later than he had intended, and no time was to be unnecessarily lost in his preparation for his appearance.
Henrietta amused herself in teaching Spiridion Italian, and repaid herself for all her trouble in occasionally obtaining some slight information of her friend. In time she learned that Ferrers was in Italy, and had seen Lord Bohun before the departure of that nobleman.
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