The gleaner; or, Entertainment for the fire-side [compiled by J. Watson].1804 |
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Page 33
... King of Lydia , had vast dominions , and was greatly beloved by his people ; nothing was wanting to complete the felicity of both , but an heir to the empire , whom the instructions and example of his father , might enable to continue ...
... King of Lydia , had vast dominions , and was greatly beloved by his people ; nothing was wanting to complete the felicity of both , but an heir to the empire , whom the instructions and example of his father , might enable to continue ...
Page 34
... King , followed by his whole court , came up to the door of the sanctuary , and taking the royal infant from his nurse , gave it to the high priest , who placed it upon the tripod . After the sacrifice of a hecatomb , the priest ...
... King , followed by his whole court , came up to the door of the sanctuary , and taking the royal infant from his nurse , gave it to the high priest , who placed it upon the tripod . After the sacrifice of a hecatomb , the priest ...
Page 35
... King consented , and the Prince and Agenor were brought , in the same splendid equipage , from the forest to the court , attended by an in- numerable multitude , and perpetual acclamations . From this time , the Prince and Agenor were ...
... King consented , and the Prince and Agenor were brought , in the same splendid equipage , from the forest to the court , attended by an in- numerable multitude , and perpetual acclamations . From this time , the Prince and Agenor were ...
Page 36
... King ; his love for you will make your happiness the first object ; and his greatness has already set him above ambition . When the King's consent is once secured , you will find Is- mena less timid or less coy ; and she will then ...
... King ; his love for you will make your happiness the first object ; and his greatness has already set him above ambition . When the King's consent is once secured , you will find Is- mena less timid or less coy ; and she will then ...
Page 37
... King's order . " Though Agenor should be now innocent ( says he ) he will become guilty by re- sistance . " The Prince then embracing his friend , resigned him with a sigh , and went immediately to the King . The King , as soon as he ...
... King's order . " Though Agenor should be now innocent ( says he ) he will become guilty by re- sistance . " The Prince then embracing his friend , resigned him with a sigh , and went immediately to the King . The King , as soon as he ...
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