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Lausus and Lydia part 6

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The bolts of the dungeon opened with a dismal sound. By the feeble glimmering of a torch, he penetrated into this mansion of horror;...

Lausus and Lydia part 5

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There remained in the prisons none but the faithful friend of Lausus. “Let him be exposed,” said Mezentius; “let him fall a prey to...

Lausus and Lydia part 4

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He ordered his son into his presence, talked to him with good humor and bade him prepare to set out the next day for...

Lausus and Lydia part 3

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“The King my father,” says he, “is as generous after victory as intractable before battle: satisfied with victory, he is incapable of oppression. It...

Lausus and Lydia part 2

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She heard her father named, and at that name lifted up to heaven her fine eyes filled with tears. All hearts were moved. Mezentius...

Lausus and Lydia part 1

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J. F. Marmontel (1723-1799)Marmontel, born in the Limousin of artisan parents, came early into popular esteem, and, when only a boy, was awarded several...

The Son and his Friends part 4

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And again he recounted all that had happened; and the good friend of his father directly said, that he would do all to save...

The Son and his Friends part 3

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Some of them, indeed, said that they would go to solicit on his behalf; and others observed that they would do as much, and,...

The Son and his Friends part 2

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The History“My Lord Conde Lucanor,” said Patronio, “a certain good man had a son; and among other matters which he advised, he enjoined him...

The Son and his Friends part 1

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Juan Manuel (1380 – 1347)Prince Don Juan, son of the Infant Don Manuel, was one of the earliest writers in the Spanish vernacular. He...

Eumieus` Tale 1

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Turkish Bath

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Ancient Egypt

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