This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1895 Excerpt: ...When I remembered what he had said about my name being written on a wall in the Ceramicus, I sent my maid Acis to see; but all she found was this inscription written on the right of the double-gate, "Melissa loves Hermotimus," and just below, "The sea-captain, Hermotimus, loves Melissa." B. Oh, those meddling boys! I ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1895 Excerpt: ...When I remembered what he had said about my name being written on a wall in the Ceramicus, I sent my maid Acis to see; but all she found was this inscription written on the right of the double-gate, "Melissa loves Hermotimus," and just below, "The sea-captain, Hermotimus, loves Melissa." B. Oh, those meddling boys! I see it now. Somebody who knows how jealous Charinus is and wanted to annoy him wrote this, and he believed it at once. If I see him anywhere, I'll speak to him. He is only a boy, without any experience. M. But where will you see him? he has shut himself up with Simicha, while his parents are inquiring for him here. I wish I could find some old witch: I am sure she would be able to save me. B. I know a very clever old witch, a Syrian, who is still vigorous and sturdy, who brought Phanias back to me, after he had sulked for four whole months, with just as little reason as Charinus, when I was at my wits' end to know what to do. M. How much does she want? Do you remember? B. Not much; only a drachma and a loaf of bread. You must also provide her with seven obols, some salt, some sulphur, a torch, and a bowl of wine and water for her to drink. Then she must have something belonging to the man--his coat, shoes, a few of his hairs, or something of the kind. M. I've got a pair of his slippers. B. These she hangs on a peg, fumigates them, and sprinkles salt on the fire, uttering both your names. Then, drawing a magic wheel from her bosom, she whirls it round while she rapidly repeats a charm--awful words in a foreign tongue. Anyhow, this is how she did with me; and soon afterwards, Phanias, in spite of the rebukes of his comrades and his new mistress, came back to me, being unable to resist her charms. She also taught me how to make...
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Volume 1. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Re-bound by library. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN:
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