The adventures of Gil Blas, of Santillane [by A.R. Le Sage]. tr. by T. Smollett, Volumen1

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Página 4 - How! known !" resumed he in his former strain, "we keep a register of all the celebrated names within twenty leagues of us. You in particular are looked upon as a prodigy ; and I don't at all doubt, that Spain will one day be as proud of you, as Greece was of her Seven Sages.
Página 4 - my transports ! I cannot contain the joy that your presence creates ! " I could not answer for some time, because he locked me so close in his arms that I was almost suffocated for want of breath ; and it was not till I had disengaged my head from his embrace that I replied, " Signior Cavalier, I did not think my name was known at Pennaflor.
Página 5 - Sages." 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 6 - Corcuelo, who in all likelihood had a fellow-feeling with the parasite, replied, " I have a delicate trout ; but those who eat it must pay for the sauce ; — 'tis a bit too dainty for your palate, I doubt.
Página 7 - Gil Bias, I am too well satisfied with your good cheer, to leave you without offering an important advice, which you seem to have great occasion for. Henceforth beware of praise, and be upon your guard against everybody you do not know.
Página 127 - I will immediately disclose to thee the whole extent of that salutary art which I have professed so many years. Other physicians make this consist in the knowledge of a thousand difficult sciences : but I intend to go a shorter way to work, and spare thee the trouble of studying pharmacy, anatomy, botany, and physic : know, my friend, all that is required is to bleed the patients and make them drink warm water. This is the secret of curing all the distempers incident to man.
Página 3 - Santillane, who is the link of philosophy and ornament of Oviedo ! Is it possible that you are that mirror of learning, that sublime genius, whose reputation is so great in this country? You know not...
Página 6 - I was pleased at his laying hold of the landlord's last words, in which he prevented me ; who finding myself offended, said with an air of disdain, " Produce this trout of yours, Gaffer Corcuelo, and give yourself no trouble about the consequence.

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