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Article THE MASONS OF THE MIDDLE AGES. ← Page 4 of 14 →
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The Masons Of The Middle Ages.
were assembled , according to their custom , round their common fireside . The conversation , an instant before animated , began to flag ; only two clays more and the contest would be decided ; every one wondered at the prolonged absence of the principal parties competing , ancl at the secrecy of their labours . The curfew sounded from the Town-halland all
, were retiring , when suddenly the door opened , and Jean and Bernharcl entered . Bemhard was very pale , his eyes were sunken , and the traces of bitter tears were yet visible ; his air was dejected , ancl he carried the mark of deep despair in every line of his expressive countenance . All Sabina ' s friends shuddered to behold him thus agitated . Jean was also palebut he
, did not despair , and there shone in his countenance a look of hope and confidence . He walked with a firm step , and supported Bernhard . Their friends crowded round them eagerly , welcoming them . But Jean , insensible for the moment to such spontaneous marks of sympathy , looked eagerly on all sidesas if seeking for some one among the throngwhom
, , he could not find ; he then turned an uneasy look at Bernhard . " He has not arrived , " he said in a low voice . " Oh ! he will come , he will come , " said Bernhard , shuddering .
He had scarcely ceased speaking , when the door once more opened , ancl Polydore stood upon the threshold . His friends in their turn welcomed him with a shout of acclamation , ancl vied with each other which should give him the heartiest reception . The posture of the Boulognais contrasted strangely with
that of Jean ancl Bernhard . With a lofty head , a beaming countenance , and a look of bold assm-ance , he passed through the crowd of Masons with a proud step , ancl reached , without paying attention to their numberless questions , the hearth of the great fireplace , in which a bright fire was burning . Having arrived there , he cast an imperious look around Mm , and
perceiving Jean and Bernharcl , who were by this movement left alone , a smile of disdainful irony curled upon his haughty lip . " My friends , " said he , in a loud voice , and turning towards those who surrounded him , " you have sustained me with great sympathy in this contest ; you have hoped with
me , you have aided me with your counsel ancl encouragement . I should be ungrateful had I failed to bring you the fruits of my labour . "
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
The Masons Of The Middle Ages.
were assembled , according to their custom , round their common fireside . The conversation , an instant before animated , began to flag ; only two clays more and the contest would be decided ; every one wondered at the prolonged absence of the principal parties competing , ancl at the secrecy of their labours . The curfew sounded from the Town-halland all
, were retiring , when suddenly the door opened , and Jean and Bernharcl entered . Bemhard was very pale , his eyes were sunken , and the traces of bitter tears were yet visible ; his air was dejected , ancl he carried the mark of deep despair in every line of his expressive countenance . All Sabina ' s friends shuddered to behold him thus agitated . Jean was also palebut he
, did not despair , and there shone in his countenance a look of hope and confidence . He walked with a firm step , and supported Bernhard . Their friends crowded round them eagerly , welcoming them . But Jean , insensible for the moment to such spontaneous marks of sympathy , looked eagerly on all sidesas if seeking for some one among the throngwhom
, , he could not find ; he then turned an uneasy look at Bernhard . " He has not arrived , " he said in a low voice . " Oh ! he will come , he will come , " said Bernhard , shuddering .
He had scarcely ceased speaking , when the door once more opened , ancl Polydore stood upon the threshold . His friends in their turn welcomed him with a shout of acclamation , ancl vied with each other which should give him the heartiest reception . The posture of the Boulognais contrasted strangely with
that of Jean ancl Bernhard . With a lofty head , a beaming countenance , and a look of bold assm-ance , he passed through the crowd of Masons with a proud step , ancl reached , without paying attention to their numberless questions , the hearth of the great fireplace , in which a bright fire was burning . Having arrived there , he cast an imperious look around Mm , and
perceiving Jean and Bernharcl , who were by this movement left alone , a smile of disdainful irony curled upon his haughty lip . " My friends , " said he , in a loud voice , and turning towards those who surrounded him , " you have sustained me with great sympathy in this contest ; you have hoped with
me , you have aided me with your counsel ancl encouragement . I should be ungrateful had I failed to bring you the fruits of my labour . "