[The Monk; a romance by M. G. Lewis]@TWC D-Link bookThe Monk; a romance PREFACE 5/43
Both were young, and richly habited. Hearing this appeal to their politeness pronounced in a female voice, they interrupted their conversation to look at the speaker.
She had thrown up her veil in order to take a clearer look round the Cathedral. Her hair was red, and She squinted.
The Cavaliers turned round, and renewed their conversation. 'By all means,' replied the old Woman's companion; 'By all means, Leonella, let us return home immediately; The heat is excessive, and I am terrified at such a crowd.' These words were pronounced in a tone of unexampled sweetness.
The Cavaliers again broke off their discourse, but for this time they were not contented with looking up: Both started involuntarily from their seats, and turned themselves towards the Speaker. The voice came from a female, the delicacy and elegance of whose figure inspired the Youths with the most lively curiosity to view the face to which it belonged.
This satisfaction was denied them.
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