There is,' said the Commodore, ' a mixture of indolence and laboriousness in these miserable people that is singular; they have neither the activity of savages nor the industry of civilization. They want energy for the one, and motive for the other. Florence Macarthy: An Irish Tale - Seite 194von Lady Morgan (Sydney) - 1818Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
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...that bit of a lamb ; eight good long miles, nnd may be it won't bring him over three tin-pinnies." " ' There is,' said the Commodore, ' a mixture of indolence...want energy for the one, and motive for the other.' " The strangers learned, when they had entered the deserted mansion, that it was to be exhibited by... | |
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