The Wondrous Tale of Alroy: The Rise of Iskander, Volume 2Carey, Lea and Blanchard, 1833 |
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Page 133
... Turkish squadron , that lay at anchor in the har- bour of Piræus , twinkled in the lively air . From one gate of the city the women came forth in pro- cession to the fountain ; from another , a band of sumptuous horsemen sallied out ...
... Turkish squadron , that lay at anchor in the har- bour of Piræus , twinkled in the lively air . From one gate of the city the women came forth in pro- cession to the fountain ; from another , a band of sumptuous horsemen sallied out ...
Page 136
... Turkish commander , " my situation has now become critical . Hitherto my services for the Moslemin have been confined to acting against nations of their own faith . I am now suddenly summoned to combat against my secret creed , and the ...
... Turkish commander , " my situation has now become critical . Hitherto my services for the Moslemin have been confined to acting against nations of their own faith . I am now suddenly summoned to combat against my secret creed , and the ...
Page 137
... Turkish commander sighed . " When we meet again , " he said , " may we meet with brighter hopes and more buoyant spirits . At present , I must , indeed , say farewell . " " The prince turned with a dejected countenance , and pressed his ...
... Turkish commander sighed . " When we meet again , " he said , " may we meet with brighter hopes and more buoyant spirits . At present , I must , indeed , say farewell . " " The prince turned with a dejected countenance , and pressed his ...
Page 138
... Turkish sovereign , who engaged that they should be educated in all the accomplishments of their rank , and with a due deference to their faith . On the death of the prince of Epirus , however , Amurath could not resist the opportunity ...
... Turkish sovereign , who engaged that they should be educated in all the accomplishments of their rank , and with a due deference to their faith . On the death of the prince of Epirus , however , Amurath could not resist the opportunity ...
Page 139
... Turkish general , Karam Bey , awaited the Christians , and hither to his assistance was Iskander commanded to repair at the head of a body of Janis- saries , who had accompanied him to Greece , and the tributary Epirots . Had Iskander ...
... Turkish general , Karam Bey , awaited the Christians , and hither to his assistance was Iskander commanded to repair at the head of a body of Janis- saries , who had accompanied him to Greece , and the tributary Epirots . Had Iskander ...
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The Wondrous Tale of Alroy: The Rise of Iskander; Volume 1 Benjamin Disraeli No preview available - 2018 |
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Common terms and phrases
Abidan Abner Adrianople Alp Arslan Alroy Amurath arms arrived art thou Asriel Bagdad beautiful Benaiah brother caliph captive chamber Christian companion couch Croia daughter of Hunniades David Alroy dawn Dear Nicæus dirhem dost entered Epirus eremite eunuch exclaimed eyes faith farewell father fear feel gates Gazette giaours guard Hamadan hand hath head heart holy Honain horse inquired instantly Israel Ithamar Jabaster Janissaries Kaflis Karam Bey Karasmian king of Karasmé Kisloch lady Iduna Lord Mahomed Medad Methinks mighty Miriam moon Moslemin mountains never Nicæus night noble palace passion Pharez physician pray thee prince of Athens princess prisoner replied Iskander replied Nicæus robes rose rushed Scherirah Schirene scimetar serail sire slaves smile soon speak spirit steeds sweet thing thou art thou hast thought threw throne thyself tion To-morrow Turkish Turks voice vols wild word Zalmunna