Saksagan
Alexius Part 1
From Alexius’ youth to the last months of Botaniates’ Reign
I the Emperor Alexius, who was also my father, had been of great service to...
The Cavalier of Toledo part 5
I have heard the whole of your generous conduct from the lips of the Count, and if nobility of mind and the best qualities...
The Cavalier of Toledo part 4
Having despatched his answer by the same discreet little mesenger, he awaited in much fear and anxiety the result of the strange circumstances in...
The Cavalier of Toledo part 3
Unable longer to contend with the variety of emotions which shook her bosom and hourly preyed upon her life, she resolved, with the impulse...
The Cavalier of Toledo part 2
The campaign being concluded with great honor and advantage on the part of the French, with the aid of the young and enterprising Castilian,...
The Cavalier of Toledo part 1
Masuccio (Guardato) (Flourished latter half of 15th Century)
Masuccio was born at Salerno, of noble parentage. He was a resident at the Court of Naples,...
Lausus and Lydia part 9
But, oh, incredible wonder! Unlooked-for happiness! Lausus, eluding the bounds of the furious animal, struck him a mortal wound and his sword was drawn...
Lausus and Lydia part 8
An enormous lion advances. At first, with a calm pride, he traverses the arena, throwing his dreadful looks round the amphitheater that environs him;...
Lausus and Lydia part 7
In vain would Phanor have insisted. “Let us argue no longer,” interrupted Lausus; “you can say nothing to me that can equal the shame...
Lausus and Lydia part 6
The bolts of the dungeon opened with a dismal sound. By the feeble glimmering of a torch, he penetrated into this mansion of horror;...
