The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries: Masterpieces of German Literature, Translated Into English, Volum 12

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German publication society, 1914

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Side 133 - Elector's will, he returned there publicly. And there began a heroic struggle against old friends, and against the conclusions drawn from his own doctrine. His activity was superhuman. He thundered without cessation from the pulpit, in the cell his pen flew fast ; but he could not reclaim every dissenting mind. Even he could not prevent the rabble of the towns from breaking out in savage fury against the institutions of the ancient Church and against hated individuals, nor the excitement of the people...
Side 16 - You will let me send it at once to press. [At the door.] Schmock! [ScHMocK appears at the door, takes the manuscript and exit quickly..} SENDEN.
Side 99 - There are our grave-diggers. The last oyster, now, and then farewell thou lovely world ! Enter JUDGE SCHWARZ and SENDEN from the door on the left; the door remains open. SCHWARZ. Obedient servant, gentlemen! SENDEN. Your pardon if we disturb you. BOLZ (remaining seated at the table). Not in the least. This is our regular luncheon, contracted for a whole year — fifty oysters and two bottles daily for each member of the staff. Whoever buys the newspaper has to furnish it. SCHWARZ. What brings us...
Side 492 - The bridgekeeper's house that stands in the north — All windows to the south look forth, And the inmates there without peace or rest Are gazing southward with anxious zest; They gaze and wait a light to spy That over the water "I'm coming!
Side 492 - I'm coming — night and storm are vain — I, from Edinburg the train!" And the bridgekeeper says : "I see a gleam On the other shore. That's it, I deem. Now, mother, away with bad dreams, for, see, Our Johnnie is coming! — He'll want his tree. And what is left of candles, light As if it were on Christmas night! 154 Twice we shall have' our Christmas cheer — In eleven minutes he must be here.
Side 16 - Possibly you are right, Colonel. But when one has opponents like this Union — COLONEL. Oh, yes, the Union. It is a thorn in the flesh to both of you. There is a great deal in it that I cannot praise ; but, really when it comes to sounding an alarm, attacking, and pitching in, it is...
Side 145 - And then, think of all the other things." "God understands all trades. In his tailoring he makes for the stag a coat that lasts a hundred years. As a shoemaker he gives him shoes for his feet, and in the sun he is a cook.
Side 310 - My, it has been a long time since anything like that has happened to me. Well, old boy, what's your name? My, but you are a splendid fellow ! ' ' "Rollo,
Side 98 - t wish to do injustice to the lunch. Get hold of Henning; he must give an account of himself. OLDENDORF. But, as you heard, he is not at home. BOLZ (zealously eating). Oh, thou wilt have a fearful awakening, little Orsini ! Bellmaus, pour me out some wine. But if the story be not true, if this Coriolanus have lied, by the purple in this glass be it sworn I will be his murderer ! The...
Side 102 - ... half an hour to collect myself for my new work. Bellmaus [going] — This will be a capital story ! [Exeunt BELLMAUS, KAMPE, and KORNER. Adelheid — Professor, you have resigned the management of the paper with a willingness that charms me. [Significantly.] I wish to conduct the " Union " my way. [Seizes his hand and leads him to the COLONEL.] Colonel, he is no longer editor ; we have outwitted him ; you have your satisfaction. Colonel [extending his arms] — Come, Oldendorf . — Ever since...

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