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seated before the fire. The Jew, bent, gaunt and gray-bearded, stands to one side, unrecognized, muttering to himself indistinctly. He has evidently just entered, for the melted snow still gleams from his clothing. The company disregard him, conversing among themselves.]
ANSELM. This is the eve--the sacred eve of Christ. The wind is wild, and stormy is the night, And yet methinks despite the elements A holy peace pervades the solemn world-- As w...
4. Chapter 4gratifying. But Mrs. L. is cold and egotistical; lifted so high above the ordinary plane of life, in her estimation, that no arrows of criticism can possibly reach her. The intr...
1. Chapter 1seated before the fire. The Jew, bent, gaunt and gray-bearded, stands to one side, unrecognized, muttering to himself indistinctly. He has evidently just entered, for the melted...
2. Chapter 2AHASUERUS. Ah, God of Jacob! Hear the Christians talk. "Dog Jew!" "Accursed Jew!" I hate you all! Your Christ sits on his kingly throne this night-- But I am steadfast. How the...