The book The Miscellaneous Works of Oliver Goldsmith, M.B was written by author Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774 Here you can read free online of The Miscellaneous Works of Oliver Goldsmith, M.B book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is The Miscellaneous Works of Oliver Goldsmith, M.B a good or bad book?
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The nymph was pre- engaged, and had long devoted to heaven those charms for which he sued. " My dear Orlandino,*'^ said she, << you know 1 have long been dedicated to St. Catha- *< rine, and to her belongs all that lies below my gir- « die ; all that is above you may freely possess, but far- " ther I cannot, must not, comply. The vow is passed ; <^ I wish it were undone, but now it is impossible^'* You may conceive, my companions, the embarrass* tah^t our young lovers felt upon this occasion. They Digitized by VjOOQIC 1 18 ACADEMIES OF ITALY.
kneeled to St. Catharine^ and though both despaired^, both implored her assistancer Their tutular saint was entreated to shew some expedient, by which both might continue to love, and yet both be happy. Their peti- tion was ^cere. St. Catharine was touched with compassion ; for lo, a miracle ! Lucretia's girdle un- loosed, as if without hands ; and though before boimd* round her middle, fell spontaneously down to her feet, and gave Orlandino the possession of all tho^e beauties which lay aboye it.'* y Google THE BEE, NO.
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