The Novels, Complete and Unabridged, of Victor Hugo (Volume 14) pdf
The Novels, Complete and Unabridged, of Victor Hugo (Volume 14) pdf
The Novels, Complete and Unabridged, of Victor Hugo (Volume 14).cVictor Hugo
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Author: Victor Hugo
Number of Pages: 44 pages
Published Date: 14 Jan 2012
Publisher: General Books
Publication Country: Miami Fl, United States
Language: English
Type: Pdf
ISBN: 9781235347160
Download Link: The Novels, Complete and Unabridged, of Victor Hugo (Volume 14)
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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1893. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... II. FAUCHELEVENT FACING THE DIFFICULTY To have an agitated and serious air is peculiar, on critical occasions, to certain characters and professions, and notably to priests and monastics. At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double sign of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Madamoiselle de Blemeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful. The gardener gave a timid bow, and remained in the door-way of the cell. The prioress, who was telling her beads, raised her eyes, and said, --"Oh, it is you, Father Fauvent?" This abbreviation had been adopted in the convent. Fauchelevent again began his bow. "Father Fauvent, I have summoned you." "I am here, reverend mother." "I wish to speak with you." "And I, on my side," said Fauchelevent, with a boldness which made him tremble inwardly, "have something to say to the most reverend mother." The prioress looked at him. "Ah! you have a communication to make to me?" "A request." "Well, speak." ( Goodman Fauchelevent, ex-notary, belonged to that class of peasants who possess coolness. A certain skilful ignorance is a strength; people do not suspect it, and you have them. During the two years that he had lived in the convent, Fauchelevent had made a success in the community. Always alone, and attending to his gardening, he had nothing else to do than be curious. Remote as he was from all these veiled women, coming and going, he saw nothing before him but a fluttering of shadows. By constant attention and penetration, he had succeeded in putting flesh on all these phantoms, and these dead were alive to him. He was like a deaf man whose sight is improved, and a blind man whose hearing is sharpened. He had turned his mind to discovering the meaning of the vario...
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The Novels, Complete and Unabridged, of Victor Hugo (Volume 14).cVictor Hugo
Author: Victor Hugo
Number of Pages: 44 pages
Published Date: 14 Jan 2012
Publisher: General Books
Publication Country: Miami Fl, United States
Language: English
Type: Pdf
ISBN: 9781235347160
Download Link: The Novels, Complete and Unabridged, of Victor Hugo (Volume 14)
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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1893. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... II. FAUCHELEVENT FACING THE DIFFICULTY To have an agitated and serious air is peculiar, on critical occasions, to certain characters and professions, and notably to priests and monastics. At the moment when Fauchelevent entered, this double sign of preoccupation was imprinted on the face of the prioress, who was that charming and learned Madamoiselle de Blemeur, or Mother Innocent, who was usually so cheerful. The gardener gave a timid bow, and remained in the door-way of the cell. The prioress, who was telling her beads, raised her eyes, and said, --"Oh, it is you, Father Fauvent?" This abbreviation had been adopted in the convent. Fauchelevent again began his bow. "Father Fauvent, I have summoned you." "I am here, reverend mother." "I wish to speak with you." "And I, on my side," said Fauchelevent, with a boldness which made him tremble inwardly, "have something to say to the most reverend mother." The prioress looked at him. "Ah! you have a communication to make to me?" "A request." "Well, speak." ( Goodman Fauchelevent, ex-notary, belonged to that class of peasants who possess coolness. A certain skilful ignorance is a strength; people do not suspect it, and you have them. During the two years that he had lived in the convent, Fauchelevent had made a success in the community. Always alone, and attending to his gardening, he had nothing else to do than be curious. Remote as he was from all these veiled women, coming and going, he saw nothing before him but a fluttering of shadows. By constant attention and penetration, he had succeeded in putting flesh on all these phantoms, and these dead were alive to him. He was like a deaf man whose sight is improved, and a blind man whose hearing is sharpened. He had turned his mind to discovering the meaning of the vario...
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