What use would wings be to a man bound in iron fetters? They would only drive him to even greater despair.

All possible means were used by the infatuated parents to conclude the bargain; and deception put an end to these usual artifices.

In this watering-place I acted an heroic character, badly studied; and being a novice on such a stage, I forgot my part before a pair of lovely blue eyes.

In pain is a new time born.

On recovering my senses, I hastened to quit a place where I hoped there was nothing further to detain me. I first filled my pockets with gold, then fastened the strings of the purse round my neck, and concealed it in my bosom.

In pain a new time is born.

What use would wings be to a man bound in iron fetters? They would only drive him to even greater despair.