Servia, the youngest member of the European family or, a residence in Belgrade, and travels in the highlands and woodlands of the interior, during the years 1843 and 1844Longman, 1845 - 352 pages |
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Page 27
... rose , each crossing himself , and reciting a short formula of prayer ; meanwhile a youthful relation of the house stood with the washing - basin and soap turret poised on his left hand , while with the right he poured on my hands water ...
... rose , each crossing himself , and reciting a short formula of prayer ; meanwhile a youthful relation of the house stood with the washing - basin and soap turret poised on his left hand , while with the right he poured on my hands water ...
Page 63
... rose with a creaming glass of champagne in his hand , and proposed the health of the sultan , acknow- ledged by the pasha ; and then , after a short pause , the health of Czar Nicolay Paulovitch , acknowledged by Baron Lieven ; then ...
... rose with a creaming glass of champagne in his hand , and proposed the health of the sultan , acknow- ledged by the pasha ; and then , after a short pause , the health of Czar Nicolay Paulovitch , acknowledged by Baron Lieven ; then ...
Page 64
... rose , and in animated terms , drank to the prosperity of Servia . The entertainment , which commenced at one o'clock , was prolonged to an advanced period of the afternoon , and closed with coffee , liqueurs , and chibouques in the ...
... rose , and in animated terms , drank to the prosperity of Servia . The entertainment , which commenced at one o'clock , was prolonged to an advanced period of the afternoon , and closed with coffee , liqueurs , and chibouques in the ...
Page 78
... rose on the silver snow . said the poor Lasar to the stranger ; Luibitza , light the faggot , and prepare the supper . ' " Luibitza answered : The forest is wide , and the lighted faggot burns bright , but where is the supper ? Have we ...
... rose on the silver snow . said the poor Lasar to the stranger ; Luibitza , light the faggot , and prepare the supper . ' " Luibitza answered : The forest is wide , and the lighted faggot burns bright , but where is the supper ? Have we ...
Page 108
... rose refreshed , and proceeded into the divan . The hostess then came forward , and be- fore I could perceive , or prevent her object , she kissed my hand . " Kako se spavali ; Dobro ? " — " How have you slept ? I hope you are refreshed ...
... rose refreshed , and proceeded into the divan . The hostess then came forward , and be- fore I could perceive , or prevent her object , she kissed my hand . " Kako se spavali ; Dobro ? " — " How have you slept ? I hope you are refreshed ...
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