The Wondrous Tale of Alroy: The Rise of Iskander, Volume 2Carey, Lea and Blanchard, 1833 |
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... slave . " " But did not die one . The sultans of the world have fallen before me . I have no fear . Nay , do not go . At least you'll place some credence in the stars , my learned cabalist . See , my planet shines . as brightly as my ...
... slave . " " But did not die one . The sultans of the world have fallen before me . I have no fear . Nay , do not go . At least you'll place some credence in the stars , my learned cabalist . See , my planet shines . as brightly as my ...
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... Slaves , bearing the bridal present of Medad , six Damascus sabres of unrivalled temper ( 3 ) . Twelve choice steeds , sumptuously caparisoned , each led by an Anatolian groom . The household of Ithamar , in robes of violet , lined with ...
... Slaves , bearing the bridal present of Medad , six Damascus sabres of unrivalled temper ( 3 ) . Twelve choice steeds , sumptuously caparisoned , each led by an Anatolian groom . The household of Ithamar , in robes of violet , lined with ...
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The Rise of Iskander Benjamin Disraeli. Fifty slaves , bearing their present to the princess , with golden cords , a mighty bath of jasper , beautifully carved , the sarcophagus of some an- cient temple , and purchased for an immense sum ...
The Rise of Iskander Benjamin Disraeli. Fifty slaves , bearing their present to the princess , with golden cords , a mighty bath of jasper , beautifully carved , the sarcophagus of some an- cient temple , and purchased for an immense sum ...
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... slaves magnificently attired . The line of domestics at the end of the apartment opened , and a body of slaves advanced , carrying trays of ivory and gold , and ebony , and silver , co- vered with the choicest dainties , most curiously ...
... slaves magnificently attired . The line of domestics at the end of the apartment opened , and a body of slaves advanced , carrying trays of ivory and gold , and ebony , and silver , co- vered with the choicest dainties , most curiously ...
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... slaves danced before them in the most graceful attitudes to the melody of invisible musi- cians . " My enchanting Schirene , " said the caliph , " I have dined , thanks to your attention , very well . These slaves of yours dance ...
... slaves danced before them in the most graceful attitudes to the melody of invisible musi- cians . " My enchanting Schirene , " said the caliph , " I have dined , thanks to your attention , very well . These slaves of yours dance ...
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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