 K'HAN. Whence could so beautiful a female have appeared in the world! If I can only obtain her, my wishes are complete. Immediately shall an envoy be despatched, and my ministers prepare a letter to the Emperor of Han, demanding her in marriage as the...  The Fortunate Union: A Romance - Page 2261829Full view - About this book
 | 1829 - 590 pages
...demand her of the emperor. No sooner said than done : an envoy is despatched by the khan, who adds — ' Should he refuse, I will presently invade the south...shall be ready to act as may best suit the occasion.' • The unfortunate emperor's fondness continues to increase ; and the arrival of the Tartar envoy... | |
 | Sir John Francis Davis - 1836 - 582 pages
...villany, to demand her of the Emperor. An envoy is immediately despatched by the Khan, who adds, " should he refuse, I will presently invade the south...his hills and rivers shall be exposed to ravage." The unfortunate Emperor's fondness continues to increase, and the arrival of the Tartar envoy fills... | |
 | Sir John Francis Davis - 1840 - 422 pages
...ingenious villany, to demand her of the Emperor. An envoy is immediately despatched by the Khan, who adds, "should he refuse, I will presently invade the south...his hills and rivers shall be exposed to ravage." The unfortunate Emperor's fondness continues to increase, and the arrival of the Tartar envoy fills... | |
 | Sir John Francis Davis - 1851 - 582 pages
...villainy, to demand her of the emperor. An envoy is immediately despatched by the Khan, who adds, " Should he refuse, I will presently invade the south...his hills and rivers shall be exposed to ravage." The unfortunate emperor's fondness continues to increase, and the arrival of the Tartar envoy fills... | |
 | Sir John Francis Davis - 1857 - 442 pages
...ingenious villany, to demand her of the emperor. An envoy is immediately despatched by the Khan, who adds, "Should he refuse, I will presently invade the south...his hills and rivers shall be exposed to ravage." The unfortunate emperor's fondness continues to increase, and the arrival of the Tartar envoy fills... | |
 | sir John Francis Davis (1st bart.) - 1865 - 248 pages
...demand her of the emperor. No sooner said than done : an envoy is despatched by the khan, who adds — " Should he refuse, I will presently invade the south...shall be ready to act as may best suit the occasion." The unfortunate emperor's fondness continues to increase ; and the arrival of the Tartar envoy fills... | |
 | Richard Garnett, Léon Vallée, Alois Brandl - 1899 - 450 pages
...world ! If I can only obtain her, my wishes are complete. Immediately shall an envoy be dispatched, and my ministers prepare a letter to the Emperor of...shall be ready to act as may best suit the occasion. Palace of Han. Enter LADY, attended by females. Princess — A long period has elapsed since I had... | |
 | Richard Garnett - 1899 - 434 pages
...world ! If I can only obtain her, my wishes are complete. Immediately shall an envoy be dispatched, and my ministers prepare a letter to the Emperor of...shall be ready to act as may best suit the occasion. Palace of Han. Enter LADY, attended by females. Princess — A long period has elapsed since I had... | |
 | Charles Francis Horne - 1917 - 454 pages
...world ! If I can only obtain her, my wishes are complete. Immediately shall an envoy be dispatched, and my ministers prepare a letter to the Emperor of...ready to act as may best suit the occasion. [Exit. The Palace of Han. Enter Lady, attended by females. PRINCESS. A long period has elapsed since I had... | |
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