The Bridal of Janet Dalrymple part 2
But she took care to be present in person, and argued the point with the disappointed and incensed lover with pertinacity equal to his...
The Bridal of Janet Dalrymple part 1
Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832)Walter Scott, founder of the romantic historical novel, was born in Edinburgh in 1771. He entered his father` law office, but...
The Raising of Lazarus 2
Martha met himNow Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him. The Jews then which...
The Matron of Ephesus 2
MaidservantBut she was ill-pleased by such commonplace consolation, and smote her breast more violently than ever, tearing out her hair and throwing it upon...
The Jackal 2
The rest of the jackals, seeing him of such a fine complexion, prostrated themselves before him, and said: “According as Your Highness commands!” By...
The Haunted House 1
Pliny The Younger (62—113 A.D.)The Letters of Pliny the Younger (known in Latin as C. Plinius Caecilius Secundus) give a pleasant and varied picture...
The Dove and the Crow 1
The Dove And The Crow (Anonymous: 2nd Century B.C. or later)It is thought that the collection of fables now known as the Panchatantra had...
The Ass in the Lion` Skin 1
Ancient IndiaSanskrit is the classical language of the Hindus of ancient India. Practically the whole of that extraordinary literature which began with the Vedas...
Horatius at the Bridge 2
Horatius at the BridgeBy this time the Tarquins had fled to Lars Porsena, king of Clu- sium. There, with advice and entreaties, they besought...
The Country Mouse and the Town Mouse 2
A mouse, you know, does not live forever. So come with me and I`ll show you life and the town.” Overpowered with such fine...
