The Nest of the Sparrowhawk
Book Excerpt: Firstly," he began solemnly, "there's an heiress! secondly ourmaster--poor as a church mouse--thirdly a young scholar--secretary, theycall him, though he writes no letters, and is all day absorbed in hisstudies ... Well, mistress," he concluded, turning a triumphant gaze onher, "tell me, prithee, what happens?""What happens, Master Hymn-of-Praise? ... I do not understand. Whatdoes happen?""I'll tell thee," he replied sententiously, "when I have found out; butmark my words, mistress, there's something going on in this house ...Hush! not a word to that young jackanapes," he added as a distantclatter of pewter mugs announced the approach of Master Courage. "Watchwith me, mistress, thou'lt perceive something. And when I have foundout, 'twill be the beginning of our fortunes."Once more he placed a warning finger on his lips; once more he gaveMistress Charity a knowing wink, and her wrist an admonitory pressure,then he resumed his staid and severe manner, his saintly mien andsomewhat nasalRead More
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The Nest of the Sparrowhawk
Book Excerpt: Firstly," he began solemnly, "there's an heiress! secondly ourmaster--poor as a church mouse--thirdly a young scholar--secretary, theycall him, though he writes no letters, and is all day absorbed in hisstudies ... Well, mistress," he concluded, turning a triumphant gaze onher, "tell me, prithee, what happens?""What happens, Master Hymn-of-Praise? ... I do not understand. Whatdoes happen?""I'll tell thee," he replied sententiously, "when I have found out; butmark my words, mistress, there's something going on in this house ...Hush! not a word to that young jackanapes," he added as a distantclatter of pewter mugs announced the approach of Master Courage. "Watchwith me, mistress, thou'lt perceive something. And when I have foundout, 'twill be the beginning of our fortunes."Once more he placed a warning finger on his lips; once more he gaveMistress Charity a knowing wink, and her wrist an admonitory pressure,then he resumed his staid and severe manner, his saintly mien andsomewhat nasalRead More
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The Nest of the Sparrowhawk
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781412168816 |
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| Publisher: | eBooksLib |
| Publication date: | 04/21/2010 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 355 KB |
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