Victory over the Turks part 35
But, however that was, the Emperor was in a very bad state; for not even for a moment could he draw breath freely. He...
St. John`s Eve part 5
She said that his father had been in Zaporozhe, and had been taken prisoner by the Turks, amongst whom he underwent God only knows...
Lausus and Lydia part 4
He ordered his son into his presence, talked to him with good humor and bade him prepare to set out the next day for...
Victory over the Turks part 20
On this occasion the vessel of light could be seen as the begetter of darkness and obscurity. But he could still see a little...
Victory over the Turks part 36
For during this oppression he found a little refreshment in being moved, and the Empress contrived that he should have it continually, for she...
St. John`s Eve part 6
Recovering himself, he took his grandfather`s hunting whip from the wall, and was about to belabor Peter`s back with it, when Pidorka`s little six-year-old...
The Dream 1
Apuleius (Born ca. 125 A.D.)
Lucius Apuleius, author of The Golden Ass, was born and educated in northern Africa. He practised law, was an indefatigable...
Lausus and Lydia part 5
There remained in the prisons none but the faithful friend of Lausus. “Let him be exposed,” said Mezentius; “let him fall a prey to...
Victory over the Turks part 21
And if anyone died, the same procedure took place, and the Emperor would be at the side of the dying man, and the priests...
Victory over the Turks part 37
For the future all our outlook was in confusion and tempesttossed, our normal course of life was disturbed, and fear and danger hovered together...
