Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1823 edition. Excerpt: ...on his return from the forest, and, for the first time, saluted him with the endearing name of son. The eyes of Kate sparkled with the tender emotions of a youthful bride--that loves, and is beloved. The table was decked with festal flowers, and such as rural usage has appropriated, by way of emblems, to the occasion: viands more luxurious than usual were brought out by the mother; and bottles of choice old wine by the father. " This night," said Bertram, " we will keep the bridal feast: to-morrow we shall not be alone; and cannot, therefore, sit so confidentially and affectionately together; let us be happy then--as happy as if all the pleasure of our lives were to be crowded into this one night." The forester embraced his family, and was deeply moved.--" But Bertram," said his wife, " let us be as happy as we will to-night, I've a notion the young people will be happier tomorrow. Do you know what I mean?" " Yes, love, 1 know what you mean: and let the children know il also, that they may enjoy their happiness beforehand. Do you hear, children? The vicar is invited to-morrow; and as soon as William has passed his examination" At this moment a rattling noise and a loud cry from Katharine interrupted the forester's speech. Kuno's portrait had again fallen from the wall, and a corner of the frame had wounded Katharine on the temples. The nail appeared Vol. in. N to have been fixed too loosely in the wall, for it fell after the picture, and brought away part of the plaister.--" What, in God's name, can be the reason," said Bertram with vexation, " that this picture can't be made to hang as it should do '(. This now is the second time that it has alarmed us. Katy, my love, art any worse?" " No, not at all," said she cheerfully, and wiping the...
