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An Account of the Ladies of Llangollen

Prichard, J. (John), 1796-1875· 2 chapters· 4,273 words

LADY Eleanor Butler and Miss Ponsonby were Irish ladies of rank and beauty, who loved each other with an affection so true that they could never bear the idea of the separation which the marriage of either would necessitate. They, therefore, resolved on lives of celibacy, and,...

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1. Part 1

LADY Eleanor Butler and Miss Ponsonby were Irish ladies of rank and beauty, who loved each other with an affection so true that they could never bear the idea of the separation...

2. Part 2

ONCE two young girls of rank and beauty rare, Of features more than ordinary fair, Who in the heyday of their youthful charms Refused the proffer of all suitors’ arms, Lived in...