abbe

The Italian and the abbe were the first who began to grow whimsical under the influence of the burgundy; and, in the heat of their elevation, proposed that the company should amuse themselves during the remaining part of the night, at the house of an obliging dame, who maintained a troop of fair nymphs for the accommodation of the other sex.

The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom 2004

She knows my concern, and shall be made acquainted with yours, and her knowing that the abbe is a man of merit will be sufficient to make her interest herself in his behalf.

The Confessions of J J Rousseau Rousseau, Jean Jacques 1896

You are aware that the abbe is a remarkable violinist: he sent for his instrument; M. Larinski seated himself at the piano, and the two gentlemen played a concert by M.zart -- divine music performed by two angels of the first class.

Samuel Brohl and Company Victor Cherbuliez 1864

Of all the persons who witnessed Baron d'Escorval's terrible fall, the abbe was the only one who did not despair.

The Honor of the Name ��mile Gaboriau 1852

The abbe was my inseparable companion through the whole first day.

Mauprat George Sand 1840

"Did I not tell you," said Pompadour, "that the abbe was a precious man?"

The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental Alexandre Dumas p��re 1836

There was an instant's silence; the abbe was the first to break it.

Celebrated Crimes (Complete) Alexandre Dumas p��re 1836

The abbe was a native of Brescia, but he had chosen Sorento as his residence.

The memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt 1827

I then wrote the letter of which the abbe was to be the bearer.

The memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt 1827

She knows my concern, and shall be made acquainted with yours, and her knowing that the abbe is a man of merit will be sufficient to make her interest herself in his behalf.

The Confessions of Jean-Jacques Rousseau 1782