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... words sank deeply into the feeling heart of Tell ; he paid the last solemn duties to his revered parent ; dug his tomb at the foot of the fir - tree that shaded his cottage ; and there he took a sacred oath , which he never violated ...
... words sank deeply into the feeling heart of Tell ; he paid the last solemn duties to his revered parent ; dug his tomb at the foot of the fir - tree that shaded his cottage ; and there he took a sacred oath , which he never violated ...
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... words . The tears came into his eyes as he told of the patience , the gentleness , the never- failing goodness , which rendered this orphan so dear to him . These praises , which were echoed by Tell's heart , LOVE AND MARRIAGE . 19.
... words . The tears came into his eyes as he told of the patience , the gentleness , the never- failing goodness , which rendered this orphan so dear to him . These praises , which were echoed by Tell's heart , LOVE AND MARRIAGE . 19.
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... words she gave him her hand , which Tell pressed in his own ; their eyes met , and their vows were pro- nounced in silence . This marriage com- pleted Tell's happiness . His daily toil had new charms , for it was Edmea who would reap ...
... words she gave him her hand , which Tell pressed in his own ; their eyes met , and their vows were pro- nounced in silence . This marriage com- pleted Tell's happiness . His daily toil had new charms , for it was Edmea who would reap ...
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... his native country ; but the impetuosity of his temper would not allow him to bear with patience . Too warm and hasty in his feelings to conceal them , they found relief in words , and were exhausted by their own LOVE AND MARRIAGE . 23.
... his native country ; but the impetuosity of his temper would not allow him to bear with patience . Too warm and hasty in his feelings to conceal them , they found relief in words , and were exhausted by their own LOVE AND MARRIAGE . 23.
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Florian. relief in words , and were exhausted by their own violence . But Tell , when any great emotion filled his soul , increased it by confining it to his own breast , nor suffered a word to escape from his lips , or a glance from his ...
Florian. relief in words , and were exhausted by their own violence . But Tell , when any great emotion filled his soul , increased it by confining it to his own breast , nor suffered a word to escape from his lips , or a glance from his ...
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