Analytical Fourth [-Sixth] Reader; Containing Practical Directions for Reading Designed for the Use of Classes in Common Schools - Softcover

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1867. Excerpt: ... Ninth Stanza. What place is described in this stanza? What are "ghastly coils "? What takes place between the pictures presented in the sixth and ninth stanzas? What is the meaning of " ever " in the fourth line? What lesson is taught in this poem? What is its general sentiment? How then ought the piece to be read? CX.--SCENE FROM KING JOHN. SHAKSPEARE. Act. iv. Scene I. Northampton. A Room in the Castle. Enter Hubert, and two Attendants. Hubert. Heat me these irons hot; and, look thou stand Within the arras: when I strike my foot Upon the bosom of the ground, rush forth, And bind the boy which you shall find with me, Fast to the chair: be heedful. Hence, and watch. 1st Attendant. I hope your warrant will bear out the deed. Hubert. Uncleanly scruples: fear not you; look to't.--Exeunt Attendants. Young lad, come forth; I have to say with you. Enter Arthur. Arthur. Good morrow, Hubert. Hubert. Good morrow, little prince. Arthur. As little prince (having so great a title To be more prince) as may be.--You are sad. Hubert. Indeed, I have been merrier. Arthur. Mercy on me! Methinks nobody should be sad but I: Yet, I remember, when I was in France, Young gentlemen would be as sad as night, Only for wantonness. By my Christendom, So I were out of prison, and kept sheep, I should be as merry as the day is long; And so I would be here, but that I doubt My uncle practices more harm to me: He is afraid of me, and I of him. Is it my fault that I was Geffrey's son? No, indeed, is't not; and I would to heaven, I were your son, so you would love me, Hubert. Hubert Aside. If I talk to him, with his innocent prate He will awake my mercy, which lies dead: Therefore I will be sudden, and dispatch. Arthur. Are you sick, Hubert? you look pale to-day. In sooth, I would you wer...

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