Saksagan
Alexius Part 13
Hereupon, as the army of Bryennius could no longer put up any resistance (for by now all, both men and horses, were sorely wounded),...
Alexius Part 12
For like a trumpet-blast the rumour had resounded throughout the army that the Franks had joined them and deserted their Commander-in-Chief, Alexius. The officers...
Alexius Part 11
On seeing this he covered his face with his vizor which depended from the rim of his helmet, and rushing with violence against these...
Eulenspiegel and the Merchant part 3
So they stopped and called Howleglass in a great passion, inquiring what vile work he had been doing, and swore and threatened dreadfully. Just...
The Torture of Hope part 2
Perhaps Infinite Mercy will shine upon you at the last moment! We must hope so. There are examples. So sleep in peace to-night. To-morrow...
Lulu`s Triumph part 11
“Mother, let us define the world.”
“People.”
“And who is Mr. People? I do not know him; I am not obliged to be unhappy for the...
Lulu`s Triumph part 12
“And very capricious—”
“Lacking in judgment—”
And a whimsical creature. I am everything you like; lecture me,
I deserve it. Come; have you nothing to say? I...
The Torture of Hope part 1
Villiers de L`isle Adam (1838-1889)
Count Villiers de l`Isle Adam, bom in Brittany in 1838, led a strange life. “Born without average will-power,” says Huneker,...
One Autumn Night part 5
Our position beneath the shelter of the skiff was utterly devoid of comfort; it was narrow and damp, tiny cold drops of rain dribbled...
