" The Brahmin then, after having looked through either telescope, but for a longer time through the one at the bottom, and having performed his customary devotions, soon fell into a slumber, but not into the same quiet sleep as before, for he was often interrupted by sudden starts, of so distressing a character, that I was almost tempted to wake him.

These circumstances considered, I am not so much inclined to discredit a fact related by Mabillon,[BI] who says, that in the eighth century a paralytic Spaniard, on paying his devotions at the tomb of a saint in the church of Fulda, conversed with a monk of that abbey, who, because he was an Italian, understood the language of the Spaniard.

Stoddard himself was touched by the old man's fancy, and showed a devotion and patience that were characteristic.

Marke and Ile tell thee how: Thou art too much o'er growne with sinne and shame, Hast pray'd too much, offered too much devotion To him and those that can nor helpe nor hurt, Which my Bellina has not: Her yeares in sinne are not, as thine are, old; Therefore me thinks she's fairer farre than thou.

" "I should have thought you would have wished to prove your devotion," went on Godfrey, in his sweetest tone.

The remainder of his friend's soldiers he took under his charge, consoled them in a speech, won their devotion by a gift of money to make up for what they had lost, and then transferred his position to their enclosure, which was more suitable.

These, though professing no devotion to the interest of others, and little that could be called public spirit, did nevertheless understand that in return for the high rank, the great power, and the liberal remuneration they would enjoy, they were bound to consider primarily the public interest in the performance of their functionsthe right of society to just or at least to carefully legal judgment, and diligent efficient administration.

Etta was bright enoughamusing, light, and gayso long as it was a question of mere social gossip; but whenever Vassili spoke of the country to which he expressed so deep a devotion, she, seeming to take her cue from her husband and his agent, fell to pleasant, non-committing silence.

I should have liked the whole army to have seen me as I stood with my head so proudly erect and my hand upon my heart proclaiming my devotion to the Emperor in his adversity.

The Albanians are not reckoned strict Mahommedans; but no Turk, however irreligious himself, ever disturbs the devotion of others.

In this primitive chapel, Brewster was accustomed to lead the devotions of the Pilgrims and their families, every 'Lord's Day' morning and afternoon;[*] and also on any other occasion of their assembling together.

His own merits, likewise, won for him the love and respect of the settlers of New Plymouth, who appreciated the unaffected devotion, and the simple truthfulness, of his character; and felt that such men as Rodolph Maitland and his son added glory to the history of 'the Pilgrim Fat

A number of military attended the service in the cathedral in order to witness the devotions of the Bourbon family.

After finishing my devotions, I went to the palace, as the Pregadi were then assembled, it being on a Thursday.

Each confessed him of the secrets of his heart, and when the Bishop heard thereof, he accepted their devotion, and comforted them right tenderly.

Then Seraphine on her side took hold of Morange's hands, protesting her devotion, her frightful grief, her fear, too, lest the reputation of the poor dear girl should be dragged through the mire, if he (the father) did not keep the terrible secret.

But a good many people are exhibiting this very devotion.

Then four of the Saracens seized upon friar James, intending to have thrown him into the fire, but he requested permission to walk in of his own accord, to shew his devotion to the faith.

I may pity their delusions, but I must admire their devotion.

" "You always inspired devotion, Joyce," I said, smiling.

The making of it had been the labour of Lady Helen Mar, daughter of the earl; admiration for Wallace's prowess, and sympathy with his misfortune had aroused in heralthough she had never seen himan eager devotion to him as the man who had dared to strike at tyranny and fight for his country's freedom.

I struggled violently to reach the dear lad, intent on throwing my arms around him in order to show how deeply I felt this devotion of his which had brought him back, perhaps, to a terrible death; but Master Sitz and Sergeant Corney remained silent and motionless until Jacob was well within the lodge.

Beyond this we may discern in them an uneasy conviction that he requires a more personal devotion, which leads to spasmodic efforts to kindle the feeling by means of violent raptures of panegyric and by repeating over and getting by rote the ardent expressions of those who really had it.

I gave her the devotion of a gentleman to replace the indifference of a blacksmith.

Women whose dream of marriage has faded a little have a way of transferring their passionate devotion and content from husband to child.