The book Anne of Geierstein; Or, the Maiden of the Mist was written by author Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832 Here you can read free online of Anne of Geierstein; Or, the Maiden of the Mist book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is Anne of Geierstein; Or, the Maiden of the Mist a good or bad book?
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The liquor was so superior in flavor and strength to the ordinary wine which had awakened so much controversy, that it might be objected to on the' opposite account, being so heady, fiery, and strong, that, in spite of the rebuffs which his criticism had already procured, Philipson ventured to ask for some cold water to allay it. " You are too difficult to please, sir guest," replied the land- lord, again bending upon the Englishman a stern and offended brow ; " if you find the wine too strong ...in my house, the secret to allay its strength is to drink the less. It is indifferent to us whether you drink or not, so you pay the reckoning of those good fellows who do." And he laughed a gruff laugh. Philipson was about to* reply,, but the friar, retaining his character, ot mediator, plucked him by the cloaik, and entreated him to forbear. " You do not understand the ways of the place," said he ; " it is not here as in the hostelries of England and France, where each guest calls for what he desires for his own use, and where he pays for what he has required, and for no more.
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