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Memnon the Philosopher or Human Wisdom part 3
Their discourse was full of tenderness, which redoubled as pften as their eyes met. Memnon took her affairs exceedingly to heart, and felt himself every instant more and more inclined to oblige a person...
Memnon the Philosopher or Human Wisdom part 2
But, says Memnon, I must think a little of how I am to regulate my fortune; why, my desires are moderate, my wealth is securely placed with tjie Receiver General of the finances of...
Memnon the Philosopher or Human Wisdom part 1
Voltaire (Francois-Marie Arouet) (1694-1779)Voltaire was born in Paris in 1694. His early education was received at a Jesuit school. He began writing verses at an early age, and though his father wished him to...
Belphagor part 9
This, along with a few other secret re-medies which I shall apply, will surely compel the spirit to depart.” These preparations were accordingly made by the royal command; and when the day, being Sunday...
Belphagor part 8
To this the king made answer, that be the case what it might, he would certainly hang him if he did not succeed. It is impossible to describe poor Matteo `s terror and perplexity...
Belphagor part 7
“Roderigo, it is Matteo that is come. So do as we agreed upon, and get out.” Roderigo replied: “It is all well; but you have not asked enough to make you a rich man....
Belphagor part 6
In this dilemma there was nothing left for them but to proceed in the pursuit, which they continued for two days, and then returned, jaded and disappointed, to Florence. In the meanwhile, Matteo drew...
Belphagor part 5
Just as his case became extremely delicate, there arrived sudden tidings both from East and West that one of his wife `s brothers had dissipated the whole of Roderigo `s profits in play, and...
Belphagor part 4
For what with the influence of her father, her brothers, her friends, and relatives, the duty of the matrimonial yoke, and the love he bore her, he suffered all for some time with the...
Belphagor part 3
Poor Belphagor having signed these conditions and received the money, forthwith came into the world, and having set up his equipage, with a numerous train of servants, he made a very splendid entrance into...