The Adventures of Gil Blas of SantillaneHenry G. Bohn, 1859 - 600 páginas |
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Página 10 - He proceeded on this with the same vigour ; and found means, without losing one stroke of his teeth, to overwhelm me with praises during the whole repast, which made me very well pleased with my sweet self. He drank in proportion to his eating ; sometimes to my health, sometimes to that of my father and mother, whose happiness in having such a son as I, he could not enough admire.
Página 27 - by no means. Such works as yours are not to be criticised; everybody is charmed with them. Nevertheless, since you have laid your injunctions upon me to be free and sincere, I will take the liberty to tell you that your last discourse, in my judgment, has not altogether the energy of your other performances.
Página 15 - It is very evident your education has not been neglected. I am satisfied with your handwriting, and still more with your understanding. I thank my nephew, Don Fernando, for having given me such an able young man, •whom I consider a rich acquisition. You transcribe so well, you must certainly understand grammar. Tell me, ingenuously, my friend, did you find nothing that shocked you in writing over the homily I sent you on trial, — some neglect, perhaps, in style, or some improper term ? Gil B.
Página 11 - I was pleased at his laying hold of the landlord's last words, in which he prevented me ; and, feeling myself offended, said with an air of disdain, " Produce this trout of yours, Gaffer Corcuelo, and give yourself no trouble about the consequence.
Página 9 - These words were followed by a fresh hug, which I was forced to endure, though at the risk of strangulation. With the little experience I had, I ought not to have been the dupe of his professions and hyperbolical compliments. I ought to have known, by his extravagant flattery, that he was one of those parasites...
Página 8 - ... bidding him appraise the beast in his own conscience, and I would stand to the valuation. Upon this he assumed the man of honour; and replied, that in engaging his conscience I took him on the weak side. In good sooth, that did not seem to be his strong side ; for instead of valuing her at ten or twelve pistoles, as my uncle had done, he fixed the price at three ducats; which I accepted with as much joy as if I had made an excellent bargain. After having so advantageously disposed of my mule,...
Página 9 - You know not," continued he, addressing himself to the innkeeper and his wife, "you know not what you possess ! You have a treasure in your house ! Behold in this young gentleman, the eighth wonder of the world !" Then turning to me, and throwing his arms about my neck, " Forgive," cried he, " my transports ! I cannot contain the joy that your presence creates.
Página 18 - The prelate smiled at my reply, and, though he said nothing, discovered through all his piety that he was a downright author. By this kind of flattery I entirely gained his good graces, became more and more dear to him every day...
Página 10 - So saying, my panegyrist took his place right over against me ; and a cover being laid for him, attacked the omelet as voraciously as if he had fasted three whole days. By his complaisant beginning I foresaw that our dish would not last long ; and...
Página 10 - Ah ! with all my soul," cried he ; "I am too much obliged to my kind stars for having thrown me in the way of the illustrious Gil Bias not to enjoy my good fortune as long as I can! I have no great appetite," pursued he; "but I will sit down to bear you company, and eat a mouthful, purely out of complaisance.