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... moon . " Thou must often have heard it said , my son , that in yonder stretch of black moorland lies the spot on all the earth most fatal to thee and thy race . The broad track at the edge of the big beech wood " is the ancient moss ...
... moon . " Thou must often have heard it said , my son , that in yonder stretch of black moorland lies the spot on all the earth most fatal to thee and thy race . The broad track at the edge of the big beech wood " is the ancient moss ...
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... moon's rays pierced the drifting clouds , rendering visible an open space surrounded by tall trees and rugged rocks . Out of the forest came a carriage drawn by four horses , driving in the direc- 24 Tales and Legends of Saxony and Lusatia ...
... moon's rays pierced the drifting clouds , rendering visible an open space surrounded by tall trees and rugged rocks . Out of the forest came a carriage drawn by four horses , driving in the direc- 24 Tales and Legends of Saxony and Lusatia ...
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... moon behind him looked solemn and still ; heavy clouds threw their dark shadows on the distant heath , and the rising wind soughed mournfully through the forest , as Lord Falcon bent his hurried footsteps towards the towers of Gottmar ...
... moon behind him looked solemn and still ; heavy clouds threw their dark shadows on the distant heath , and the rising wind soughed mournfully through the forest , as Lord Falcon bent his hurried footsteps towards the towers of Gottmar ...
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... moon . A barge is descending the Elbe - on one side are high rocks and fir - clad precipices , on the other dark forest . A boat full of armed men puts off from the shore- a lazy watch is kept on the barge , and the pirates board her ...
... moon . A barge is descending the Elbe - on one side are high rocks and fir - clad precipices , on the other dark forest . A boat full of armed men puts off from the shore- a lazy watch is kept on the barge , and the pirates board her ...
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... moon would shine at the midnight hour , and Albrecht determined to visit the fairy's well , and unravel the mystery of the talisman . In the meantime he could scarcely restrain his impatience and curiosity , otherwise he was calm ...
... moon would shine at the midnight hour , and Albrecht determined to visit the fairy's well , and unravel the mystery of the talisman . In the meantime he could scarcely restrain his impatience and curiosity , otherwise he was calm ...
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