ISBN: 9780217584180

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not … Plus…

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1818 edition. Excerpt: ... added to her generous wish to leave them. She was perplexed and agonized; and her reason, troubled for the first time in her life by that tender sentiment which often humbles the proudest intellect, was unable to direct her steps. She looked round for a confidential friend; for one who, knowing part of her history already, might be entrusted with it all, without infringing that secrecy, which alas! involved the safety of many. Dare I, she asked herself, seek that friend in Prince Angelo Rossano? It is true, he had scrupulously avoided further reference to that brief recognition, which followed their introduction; but this avoidance seemed less to arise from indifference, than from delicacy, and.respect for the cause of her mystery. She not unfrequently found him looking at her with an air of kind commiseration, and had still oftener to thank him for having turned the conversation, when accidentally tending towards subjects which he knew must afflict her to hear discussed. These considerations, and a series, of observations upon his conduct to others, warranted her in taking the bold step of asking his advice and assistance; for it was now her purpose to quit Tuscany immediately. It was among her intentions, not even to conceal from him, that her desire of leaving the shelter she now enjoyed, arose principally from the fear of injuring her benefactor''s peace. The confession might fix on her the imputation of vanity, if Rossano had not discerned the prepossession of his friend; but Ippo-lita was not to be intimidated from the path of rectitude, by the fear of ridicule, or even the certainty of being mis-judged; her heart was too full of deep and press-ing anxieties for another, to waste much feeling upon herself: never yet had she... Anna Maria Porter, Books, History, The Fast of St. Magdalen Books>History This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown in 1818 in 359 pages; Subjects: History / General;<

ISBN: 9780217584180

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not … Plus…

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1818 edition. Excerpt: ... added to her generous wish to leave them. She was perplexed and agonized; and her reason, troubled for the first time in her life by that tender sentiment which often humbles the proudest intellect, was unable to direct her steps. She looked round for a confidential friend; for one who, knowing part of her history already, might be entrusted with it all, without infringing that secrecy, which alas! involved the safety of many. Dare I, she asked herself, seek that friend in Prince Angelo Rossano? It is true, he had scrupulously avoided further reference to that brief recognition, which followed their introduction; but this avoidance seemed less to arise from indifference, than from delicacy, and.respect for the cause of her mystery. She not unfrequently found him looking at her with an air of kind commiseration, and had still oftener to thank him for having turned the conversation, when accidentally tending towards subjects which he knew must afflict her to hear discussed. These considerations, and a series, of observations upon his conduct to others, warranted her in taking the bold step of asking his advice and assistance; for it was now her purpose to quit Tuscany immediately. It was among her intentions, not even to conceal from him, that her desire of leaving the shelter she now enjoyed, arose principally from the fear of injuring her benefactor''s peace. The confession might fix on her the imputation of vanity, if Rossano had not discerned the prepossession of his friend; but Ippo-lita was not to be intimidated from the path of rectitude, by the fear of ridicule, or even the certainty of being mis-judged; her heart was too full of deep and press-ing anxieties for another, to waste much feeling upon herself: never yet had she... Anna Maria Porter, Books, History, The Fast of St. Magdalen Books>History, General Books LLC<

ISBN: 9780217584180

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either pa… Plus…

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. Books Fiction~~General Fast-of-St-Magdalen~~Anna-Maria-Porter General Books LLC This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown in 1818 in 359 pages; Subjects: History / General;<