The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow1888 |
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Page 254
... Alden , the comely , the youthful- " Yes , he was equally skilled , as you say , with his pen and his weapons , Somewhere have I read , but where I forget , he could dictate Seven letters at once , at the same time writing his memoirs ...
... Alden , the comely , the youthful- " Yes , he was equally skilled , as you say , with his pen and his weapons , Somewhere have I read , but where I forget , he could dictate Seven letters at once , at the same time writing his memoirs ...
Page 256
... Alden replied , as he folded the last of his letters , Pushing his papers aside , and giving respectful atten- tion- " 6 Speak ; for whenever you speak , I am always ready to listen ; Always ready to hear whatever pertains to Miles ...
... Alden replied , as he folded the last of his letters , Pushing his papers aside , and giving respectful atten- tion- " 6 Speak ; for whenever you speak , I am always ready to listen ; Always ready to hear whatever pertains to Miles ...
Page 257
... a maiden . 29 When he had spoken , John Alden , the fair - haired , taciturn stripling , All aghast at his words , surprised , embarrassed , be- wildered . Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with -17- MILES STANDISH . 257.
... a maiden . 29 When he had spoken , John Alden , the fair - haired , taciturn stripling , All aghast at his words , surprised , embarrassed , be- wildered . Trying to mask his dismay by treating the subject with -17- MILES STANDISH . 257.
Page 259
... Alden- " The name of friend- ship is sacred ; What you demand in that name , I have not the power to deny you ! " So the strong will prevailed , subduing and moulding the gentler , Friendship prevailed over love , and Alden went on his ...
... Alden- " The name of friend- ship is sacred ; What you demand in that name , I have not the power to deny you ! " So the strong will prevailed , subduing and moulding the gentler , Friendship prevailed over love , and Alden went on his ...
Page 266
... Alden spake , and related the wondrous adventure , From beginning to end , minutely , just as it happened ; How he had seen Priscilla , and how he had sped in his courtship , Only smoothing a little , and softening down her refusal ...
... Alden spake , and related the wondrous adventure , From beginning to end , minutely , just as it happened ; How he had seen Priscilla , and how he had sped in his courtship , Only smoothing a little , and softening down her refusal ...
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