| 单词 | duenna |
| 例句 | Georgian discipline . . . a sketch of Sheridan’s duenna, or chaperone The early life of 18th-century playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan sounds like the stuff of . The Duenna's 230-year elopement 2010-09-29T21:00:00Z Nuala Willis is game in the title role of the elderly duenna who aids the lovers, then gets her reward in marrying the wealthy merchant Isaac Mendosa, played by Adrian Thompson. The Duenna - review 2010-10-17T21:01:00Z The result is hypnotic rather than instructive and, like TV cookery programmes, it's a cinematic experience resembling lap dancing overseen by a duenna. El Bulli: Cooking in Progress – review 2012-07-28T23:05:51Z Almost all the pretty and young women were accompanied by an ostensible duenna, and the methods of eluding their vigilance in communication were various. Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z Two old duennas, of particularly vinegar aspect, advanced upon the girl, who for a moment clung to my friend's arm. Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) 2012-03-19T02:00:25.027Z They thought so ill of her, she had so misbehaved herself, that a duenna was not enough; a clergyman must be sent to lecture her. Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z They were passing a few days in a scene of deep seclusion, there uncared for by tutor or duenna, and with no bar of routine to check the pranks of their gay, childish fancies. Life Without and Life Within or, Reviews, Narratives, Essays, and poems. 2012-03-05T03:00:13.070Z The most circumspect of chaperons, the most drastic of duennas cannot ensure her charges against sometimes making ineligible acquaintance on these public pleasure grounds. Social Transformations of the Victorian Age A Survey of Court and Country 2012-02-29T03:00:22.540Z "I think I should advise your friend to get some respectable woman to live with the girl," he suggested, "and play the duenna--first getting rid of your second rascal." Laid up in Lavender 2012-02-28T03:00:28.157Z Then a duenna said, severely, "Mesdames!" and they were all abashed at once as though a modesty string had been pulled. The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z In time, girls of indifferent virtue, under the care of duennas, emigrated to meet the growing demand for wives. Pictures of Canadian Life A Record of Actual Experiences 2012-02-14T03:00:28.520Z When I came to an end of my Persian, and they of their ideas, I said farewell, and was followed to the gate by the mocking laugh of the duenna. Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume II (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs 2012-02-12T03:00:11.843Z Instantly he hid himself behind a thick-leaved hedge, that the rigorous duenna might not see him. Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3) Tales by Musaeus, Tieck, Richter 2012-02-08T03:00:20.643Z In the time of the republics, the conventual seclusion of girls and the duenna system were not yet customary. Principles of Political Economy, Vol. II 2012-01-25T03:00:34.150Z The lady was accompanied by a duenna, and Mohammed ordered that both women should be conveyed to his harem. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z Miss Arnold and I were persuaded that our duenna would attempt to import this 'pernicious superstition' into her new residence, and we resolved upon a vigorous resistance of her authority. Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z Her mother-in-law, who, like many mothers-in-law in Persia, fills the post of duenna to the establishment, frightened me by the expression of her handsome face and her sneering, fiendish laugh. Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume II (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs 2012-02-12T03:00:11.843Z The good margrave seems here to discharge the duties of a male duenna. The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition 2012-01-04T03:00:37.750Z The duenna would not have her mistress disturbed. The Azure Rose A Novel 2011-12-31T03:00:18.657Z In his perplexity he resolved to enlist the good graces of her duenna, who undertook to plead his cause with her young mistress. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z We called her Argus and duenna; voted her a stick, a bore, a quiz, or, to sum up all reproach in one comprehensive epithet, a Methodist. Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z She found her duenna in the carriage; she had prudently made her escape at the beginning of the scene. Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z "As official duenna of this family, I think we'd better change the game or put out the lights." What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z It was then that Cartaret heard a lesser noise behind them: a voice, the low sweet voice of The Rose-Lady, asked, in the duenna’s strange tongue, a question from the doorway. The Azure Rose A Novel 2011-12-31T03:00:18.657Z The Spanish lady consented to unite herself to the Moorish monarch, and even outwardly conformed to his religion, which the duenna also embraced with all the fervour of a proselyte, being re-named Kadiga. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z Be sure you make me victorious over the duenna. Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z Here the mother came, not as duenna, but as companion, with her distaff and spindle, and talked and span until I could no longer distinguish the thread against her gray dress. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 120, October, 1867. 2011-12-12T03:00:23.897Z I've been living here and there and everywhere with the queerest duennas, though they really have been dears; and now and then I have had a good time, though I've had some frightfully dull ones. A Master of Deception 2011-11-30T03:00:12.357Z She looked at Chitta and gave her a quick order that sent the duenna reluctantly ahead of them. The Azure Rose A Novel 2011-12-31T03:00:18.657Z Guard well your giddy charge, Most vigilant dame, most excellent duenna, Lest some gay treacherous gallant should beguile Her tender years. The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character 2011-11-07T02:00:18.317Z His daughter, the pretty girl we saw at the International, was with him most of the time, and afterward her duenna treated me very well. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z The odalisk, with a tremulous sigh, bowed down her head upon her aching bosom, and beckoned to the duenna to tell her yet another tale. 'Midst the Wild Carpathians 2011-09-09T02:00:57.830Z But then, with a melancholy jerk of the head, she pointed out to him an elderly duenna and a couple of pages. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z Chitta opened the door to his knock, and he was at once aware of her mistress standing, in white, behind her; but the old duenna was aware of it too and ordered herself accordingly. The Azure Rose A Novel 2011-12-31T03:00:18.657Z Of all the worried chaperones and distracted duennas who hid their anxieties under pleasant smiles or affable lethargy, none were a quarter so miserable as Helena, Lady Marabout. Cecil Castlemaine's Gage, Lady Marabout's Troubles, and Other Stories 2011-08-25T02:00:30.323Z He was much vexed with the alcalde's wife, but the señorita Romanez and her duenna would take her place, and he expected to put Evelyn in her father's care in two more days. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z One of Sofonisba's most beautiful pictures represents her two sisters playing at chess, attended by the old duenna, who accompanied them every where. Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad with Tales and Miscellanies Now First Collected Vol. II (of 3) 2011-07-24T02:00:08.803Z “Nonsense! nonsense! what trio of girls was ever enamored of a strict duenna like me?” and Mrs. Parsons laughed. Ruth Fielding Down in Dixie Great Times in the Land of Cotton 2011-07-17T02:00:32.150Z The duenna shook her head in an emphatic negative. The Azure Rose A Novel 2011-12-31T03:00:18.657Z She was a foreigner—though of what nationality the chronicle omits to state—of extraordinary beauty, and lived alone with a duenna of regulation age and hideosity. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z She slept well, and, wakening rather late the next morning, found that Doña Luisa and her duenna had left an hour before. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z In his anxiety to evade or placate the duenna, he had never thought of her charge—his sweetheart. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z Think of four lovely maidens and their handsome duenna languishing in jail instead of flying along the road to Newport. The Automobile Girls at Newport Watching the Summer Parade 2011-06-01T02:00:25.733Z Cartaret crawled under the divan, while the duenna held the cover high to admit the light. The Azure Rose A Novel 2011-12-31T03:00:18.657Z The way she played duenna the first few days, would have been amusing if it had not been annoying. Dorothy's Double Volume II (of 3) 2011-05-29T02:00:06.640Z She presented Evelyn to her duenna, and the señora Morales indicated a folding chair. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z "A husband is the best duenna, Father Felipe," she said, archly, and the conversation ended. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z Hold thy peace, Sancho," said Don Quixote; "for, as this lady duenna comes in quest of me from so remote a country, she cannot be one of those who fall under that apothecary's displeasure. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z The duenna had scuttled forward on her knees and, amid a series of cries, was pressing the hem of the kimono to her lips. The Azure Rose A Novel 2011-12-31T03:00:18.657Z She considered her r�le of duenna anything but an enviable position, and would willingly, that afternoon, have exchanged jobs with a charwoman. For the School Colours 2011-04-28T02:00:12.693Z The sour, elderly duenna who rode behind them said nothing at all. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z "I've heard of Spanish duennas," I went on, "but I never knew you could go out into the market place and hire one at so much an hour." I Walked in Arden 2011-04-10T02:00:06.137Z The doleful musicians were followed by twelve duennas, in two ranks, clad in large mourning robes, with white veils of thin muslin that almost reached to their feet. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z Donna Inez!" exclaimed the old duenna, almost choking with indignation, "how dare that Inglesito presume to enter a house of sorrow like this! The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z To tell the blunt truth, Lady McIntyre looked like some shrunken little duenna, attendant on the opulent majesty of the heavy-braided, ox-eyed Juno at her side. The Messenger 2011-03-26T02:00:14.523Z A stout, elderly lady in a black dress, who was apparently the girl's duenna, sat farther back in the shadow. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z The soprano with her slovenly duenna in a long French cachemire shawl, the Italian with his two sisters, one on each arm, all fly apart like bits of lead from an exploding shell. Erlach Court 2011-03-12T03:00:24.407Z Hereupon the afflicted lady and the rest of the duennas lifted up the veils which had hitherto concealed them, and discovered their faces planted with beards of all colours—black, brown, white, and pyebald. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z "The chain—for me!" exclaimed the astonished duenna; "what could the like of me do with so costly an ornament as this?" The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z Finally, Madame Pastorale, the duenna of the company, was to perform the old women, and look after the young ones. Tales from Blackwood Volume 4 2011-03-04T03:00:58.347Z The duenna's remarks saved the situation from becoming strained; the woman was obviously shrewd in spite of her heavy face. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z The wife of a Mahomedan merchant, of Cairo, suspecting her husband, paid him a visit in his shop, accompanied, as is usual, by a duenna, both enveloped in the folds of their izars. The Thistle and the Cedar of Lebanon 2011-02-20T03:00:13.767Z This princess was brought up and educated under my care and instruction; I being the eldest and chief of the duennas in the household of her royal mother. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z Ah! if the Inglesito do that," exclaimed the duenna, "never again will Teresa speak a word against him or his book! The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z Finally, the duenna, Madame Pastorale, was called to the responsible station of mistress of the robes and governess of the maids of honour, under the imposing title of Baroness Schicklick. Tales from Blackwood Volume 4 2011-03-04T03:00:58.347Z He did not see any sign exchanged, but he thought with some amusement that he and his companion had passed a test when the duenna said to them: "Don Martin would speak with you." The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z You ought to thank God that your duenna has the headache, for else she never would have let you go. The Alpine Fay A Romance 2011-02-11T03:00:27.700Z "I have come with no such purpose," said the duenna. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z When Lucius came to the account of burying the box near the palm-tree, the old duenna could restrain her feelings no longer. The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z Madame Dardonville, however, was a good “duenna;” and as for the retired merchant and ancien lieutenant, he had no idea of any danger. The Guerilla Chief And other Tales 2011-02-10T03:00:53.627Z A mulatto boy came out on to the balcony, and the girl's stout duenna, who had been sitting silent and apparently half asleep, rose and approached the table. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z I may surely call upon my cousin if I please, and you are with me, chaperoned by a married woman, so your duenna can make no possible objection. The Alpine Fay A Romance 2011-02-11T03:00:27.700Z This dialogue about duennas would have continued, had not the sound of the drum and fife announced the approach of the afflicted lady. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z There was, however, no need to find him, for the duenna had scarcely passed through the corridor before she heard the sound of Lepine's ring at the bell. The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z So when the next star swung around he slipped away from his pink duenna and crept into the lattice-work to steal his passage home. The Invisible Censor 2011-01-29T03:00:20.267Z Well, Davy, but you’re looking fit and sleek enough to worry the duennas. Lost Farm Camp 2011-01-23T03:00:16.437Z They had actually formed a conspiracy,--papa and your wise old duenna, to whom I owe something for her conduct as long as I live. The Alpine Fay A Romance 2011-02-11T03:00:27.700Z The twelve duennas, with the lady, advanced slowly, having their faces covered with black veils—not transparent, like that of the squire Trifaldin, but so thick that nothing could be seen through them. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z Inez was not herself sufficiently free from a superstitious regard for relics, not to be distressed and even somewhat alarmed at seeing the light in which her act was viewed by the old duenna. The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z I soon ascertained that her father was a rich Jew, named Miguel, that his wife was dead, and that he lived with his daughter and a wrinkled duenna, whom he had enlisted to watch Leonora. The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 2 2010-12-28T03:00:18.560Z He crossed the street quickly and joined in the crowd, receiving demure glances of studied unconcern and here and there a frown from elderly duennas whose acid displeasure added to his amusement. The Man with the Double Heart 2010-12-21T22:55:56.757Z Thank God, she has gone, high and mighty old duenna that she is! The Alpine Fay A Romance 2011-02-11T03:00:27.700Z The Trifaldi, with the whole bearded squadron of duennas, vanished, and all that remained in the garden were laid stretched on the ground as if in a trance. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z With gloomy forebodings the duenna retired from Alcala's apartment after family worship was ended. The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z Leonora resisted for awhile; but her objections were speedily overcome, and she at length yielded to the combined entreaties of her lover, and subtle reasoning of her mercenary duenna. The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 2 2010-12-28T03:00:18.560Z Jouassin, of the Comédie-Française, as to be mistaken for her, is the equal of that actress in some of her "duennas" parts. Jonathan and His Continent Rambles Through American Society 2010-12-20T17:12:16.420Z She assented, and he led her out of the box, poor victimised Tom following with her duenna, who was the daily governess at No. 133. Beatrice Boville and Other Stories Our duenna was toothless and apparently voiceless, for when she opened her capacious mouth and began to talk, no sound came forth. Glories of Spain The duenna was taken by surprise, and Alcala read assent in her look of confusion. The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z But her duenna has promised to bring her hither soon and we must have patience.' The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 2 2010-12-28T03:00:18.560Z Aunt Hester placed herself between her guest and her niece, and kept her post like a very duenna all the evening. Norine's Revenge; Sir Noel's Heir It was there that the previous evening the two duennas had bandaged his eyes and those of Coconnas. Marguerite de Valois We were conducted by a curious but amiable duenna to a large lofty sitting room with a bedroom opening on each side: evidently the state apartments. Glories of Spain "Or a wretched heretic, whom Torquemada—rest his soul!—would have sent to the stake," joined in her stern-faced duenna. The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z Her air of truthfulness carried conviction with it, and Bobadil stood like one thunderstruck; but soon a new expression fell upon his countenance, and he turned gravely to the duenna. The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 2 2010-12-28T03:00:18.560Z The presence of a duenna was nowise necessary to the opening of her lips, which last had also sometimes been silenced without the intervention of a chaperon. The Firebrand Two duennas, each with a handkerchief in her hand. Marguerite de Valois With Alma she always felt somewhat as a staid and wise old duenna must feel with a pretty and charmingly unpractical and mischievous charge. Nancy of Paradise Cottage The duenna presumed to lay her hand on her young lady's arm to detain her. The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z Who is with him?" whispered Olivia to her sister; but not heeding the question, Miss Kennyfeck said,— "Take my advice, Livy, and get rid of your duenna. Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) The duenna was severely censured, and sent in pursuit of the fugitive. Sketches of Aboriginal Life American Tableaux, No. 1 "He must have been some clown," said Doña Rodriguez, the duenna; "for if he had been a gentleman and well-born he would have exalted them higher than the horns of the moon." Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII He hath name Praff, and will see to the comfort of my sister and of her duenna, while you and I settle the first instalment of our business, quite unbeknown to her. The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel It was against all the duenna's ideas of propriety, as well as the devotee's prejudiced views of religion, that the English heretic should remain in the sick-room, which nothing would persuade Donna Inez to quit. The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z Her fate is to be either a boy, or else a nurse, duenna, or some character which implies age. Famous Singers of To-day and Yesterday But he had the conviction that a duenna of some sort, though it might not be Raquel, would be improvised from that balcony before long, and sent after them. East Angels "To be sure they don't lie!" exclaimed Doña Rodriguez, the duenna, who was one of the listeners. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII It was only when the heavy oaken door had fallen to behind her duenna that Gilda with an imperious little gesture called Diogenes before her. The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel What a picture might be made of yonder donnas, with their mantillas and graceful lace veils, as, accompanied by their duenna, they ascend the steps of that magnificent church! The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z This time the se�orita met my salute with a slight bow of recognition, and advanced toward me, followed closely by her duenna. A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois "All the work of that accursed old duenna, your mother," muttered he. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. 9 The Bourbons were now gone; the nation was disencumbered of that government of chamberlains, maids of honour, and duennas. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 359, September 1845 But anon a lady will come accompanied by a duenna and preceded by two serving men carrying lanthorns. The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel With the air of a duenna who, having grown gray in service, thinks that she is privileged to say what she pleases, the old woman approached her young lady. The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z Such complaisance on the part of her duenna astonished me. A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois The devil an ancient carlin duenna in an old romance ever observed so sharp a look-out for the safety of her ward. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. 9 She was accompanied by a duenna with rustling silk on a tall gaunt frame, and a harsh countenance, the upper lip marred by a bluish shadow, swathed in a heavy black mantilla. The Bright Shawl Here's that for thy fierce duenna: A purse of pistoles and a rosary o' pearls And gold as yellow as henna. Days and Dreams Poems The duenna handled the contents of the case with as much reverence as she might have shown to the hair of Santa Veronica! The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z Yet I needed no second glance to feel assured that the duenna had not so portly a figure as that of Se�ora Vallois. A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois Here she is presented to us at the moment when a hideous German duenna, catching her in the act of writing to her mother abroad, orders her at once to desist. English Caricaturists and Graphic Humourists of the Nineteenth Century. How they Illustrated and Interpreted their Times. Boys are such—— What? little prudes, like the old duennas in the books, and that is what you are. Sir Tom Here, doubtless, the groups were acting wisely, for with half a dozen cocottes, in scarlet petticoats, scattered over the sunny, harmless looking beach, what were mammas and duennas to do? The Galaxy Vol. 23, No. 1 The governor's daughter now wore a veil and mantilla; these, to a Spanish lady, needful articles of dress, had been given to Antonia by Inez, notwithstanding the angry expostulations of the old duenna. The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z "And you, se�ora,—I could not have asked for a kinder duenna." A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois After the regiment of Carrigan was disbanded, ships were sent out freighted with girls of indifferent virtue, under the direction of a few pious old duennas, who divided them into three classes. Old Quebec The Fortress of New France Pride was her duenna, and a ruthless one. The Cup of Fury A Novel of Cities and Shipyards The young women are the slaves of local customs, as already intimated, and cannot go abroad even to church without a duenna,—a fact which in itself proves the debased standard of morals. Due South or Cuba Past and Present I fear I shall have the task and expense of providing a duenna for my beauteous interpreter.” The Flute of the Gods I am the duenna, and I have very sharp eyes. A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois Martha, the old duenna, from whom he might have obtained a knowledge of the truth, had successfully baffled his pursuit, the sanctimonious hag having embarked at Barcelona, for Italy. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. Those people who are always afraid of new customs have dreaded public life for women lest it should destroy modesty and rob them of the protection of guardians, duennas, and chaperons. The Cup of Fury A Novel of Cities and Shipyards She must explain to him what evil Lady Susanna had already done; how her sister-in-law had acted as duenna, and had dared to express a suspicion about this very man. Is He Popenjoy? It was a festal occasion, and many bright-eyed señoritas, casting stolen glances about them while accompanied by their duennas, were passing into the church. Aztec Land What I did heed, however, was the fact that the prettier the girl, the more jealously guarded was she by a keen-eyed duenna. A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois Here the duenna proceeded to pour forth a fresh volley of words, without any positive explanation, as is generally the practice when people are anxious to gain time, and collect their senses. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. Where, I ask, can a duenna with a beard go? The Story of Don Quixote A young married woman," said the duenna, "owes it to her husband to be peculiarly careful. Is He Popenjoy? The poor duenna was consumed with anxiety and remorse. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main Don Carlos is absent at Havana, and will probably remain so for a few days, until his wrist gets well; in the meantime, his sister acts as duenna over Donna Clara. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 3. March 1848 The duenna went out muttering a Gloria Patri, which was exactly finished by the time she got at the other side of the door. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. As the unhappy duenna spoke these words, it seemed as if she were about to faint. The Story of Don Quixote Lady George was now quite resolved to show dear Susanna that she was not afraid of her duenna. Is He Popenjoy? Careless of whoever might see, of whoever might comment, heedless of the reproving duenna, indifferent to ancient practice, reckless of curious glances, she had insisted upon accompanying the captain and he had yielded. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main He removed the top, as we do, and then very nicely sipped the contents of the shell, which—charming Graziella! excellent duenna!—were done to a turn, just creamy.” Rambles in the Islands of Corsica and Sardinia with Notices of their History, Antiquities, and Present Condition. "Oh!" whined the duenna, struggling hard to force from her old eyes a couple of rebellious tears, "ask me not, for shame and sorrow will choke my utterance." Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. Then Don Quixote stepped forward and begged the duenna to give him an account of her distress that he might know how to relieve it. The Story of Don Quixote Conspicuous only to her: for from all other eyes the can concealed it—even from those of the bizarre duenna, who had faced round and was still standing near. The Wild Huntress Love in the Wilderness "What do you here and who——" "Mother of God!" shrieked the duenna. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main The duenna, as if she had not understood the warning bell, continued her way through the devout populace: to the general surprise succeeded harsh epithets. The Pearl of Lima A Story of True Love The duenna had never before seen her master in so terrible a passion, and she almost repented not having followed her first impulse to fly. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. THE Countess soon arrived, escorted by twelve duennas, who formed a lane through which she passed into the Duke's presence. The Story of Don Quixote Among other paintings, Steen is represented by his favorite subject, a doctor feeling the pulse of a lovesick girl in the presence of her duenna. Holland, v. 1 (of 2) The day was pleasant, the scenery, though familiar, was at the same time grand and beautiful, and they were happy—all, that is, except Donna Mercedes, the duenna, and Alvarado. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main "He came to her assistance this evening on the Plaza-Mayor," added the old duenna. The Pearl of Lima A Story of True Love "Jesus Maria!" interposed the duenna—"Do not say so, Don Antonio—how could she possibly object to so accomplished a cavalier?" Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. He did promise solemnly, however, that as soon as the duennas had been shaved he would turn to the fulfilling of the other debt. The Story of Don Quixote The doctor's face seems to say, "I think I understand;" the invalid's, "Something more than your prescriptions are needed;" the duenna's, "I know what she wants." Holland, v. 1 (of 2) The ancient duenna was an indifferent horsewoman, too, and although she had the easiest and surest footed beast of the party she journeyed with many sighs and groans of dissatisfaction. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main The countenance of the young girl was fortunately sheltered by her mantle, for the darkness would not have sufficed to conceal her emotion from the inquisitive glance of the duenna. The Pearl of Lima A Story of True Love "Now, Se�ora duenna," quoth the valet, "I rather think I have been instrumental in preventing the noble family from being thrown into that consternation." Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. The ground was strewn with bodies, but the bearded duennas were gone. The Story of Don Quixote The sons, therefore, frequent their favourite caff�s, whilst the daughters remain confined under the care of their bonnes or duennas. Travels in France during the years 1814-15 Comprising a residence at Paris, during the stay of the allied armies, and at Aix, at the period of the landing of Bonaparte, in two volumes. The unhappy duenna watched them with anxious eyes, but hesitated to attempt to join them. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main The duenna, an old Jewess, whose countenance was expressive of avarice and cupidity, was a devoted servant of Samuel, who paid her liberally. The Pearl of Lima A Story of True Love He then seizes the good duenna's hand, and presses it in kind acknowledgment. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. He gave a sign to one of the attendants, and in the next moment a procession of duennas started toward Sancho with raised hands. The Story of Don Quixote "First, at the door, a horrible duenna, tall, thin, dry, and yellow." The Regent's Daughter Go back to your duenna, to Señora Agapida, I beg of you! Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main The young girl would have stopped, but the duenna kept on. The Pearl of Lima A Story of True Love "Upon my honor," exclaimed Gomez Arias, "thou art marvellously complaisant, friend—thou hast seen the duenna, I suppose?" Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. Scarcely had the giant uttered these words before their faces began to sting, their pores opened, and when the duennas put their hands to their faces, they felt themselves punished in a most horrifying manner. The Story of Don Quixote "Alas!" said the duenna, "they are all alike in that family." The Regent's Daughter Lene at this recognises, of course, that here is that reprobate thing, a lover, and remembers her first duty as a duenna, to keep off all such from her young charge. The Wagnerian Romances The duenna entered, and remained standing before her master. The Pearl of Lima A Story of True Love The duenna had summoned the courage of despair, and was overwhelming Gomez Arias with a torrent of abuse. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. Do�a Rodriguez was greatly incensed at his ordering a duenna of the ducal household to do things of that sort, and called him a garlic-stuffed scoundrel. The Story of Don Quixote In short, monseigneur, this young girl fled with me, in spite of the cries of her duenna, in broad daylight, and in the face of the servants who surrounded her. The Regent's Daughter The boy, when the audience rose to depart, mingled in the crowd, and, without any apparent design, attached himself to the steps of Militona and the duenna. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 382, October 1847 Doubtless she was discussing with her duenna and her maids the place of a ribbon or the choice of an ornament. The Pearl of Lima A Story of True Love He waited patiently for some time, but his mind becoming fraught with more than usual anxiety, he called lustily to the duenna,—he called again, and again, but to no purpose. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. I might let myself be handled by all the world; but allow duennas to touch me? The Story of Don Quixote "But mademoiselle ought not to receive this person," replied the duenna, trying to stand her ground. The Regent's Daughter "Do you know anything about this place to which I am going, mamma?" asked Vixen, letting her mother's last speech pass without comment; "or the lady who is to be my duenna?" Vixen, Volume III. "We are lost!" exclaimed the duenna; "niña, niña, let us go, for the love of God!" and she seized the arm of the young girl, who disappeared, while the crowd rose and dispersed. The Pearl of Lima A Story of True Love "Holy Virgin!" exclaimed the duenna, "what brings that into your head, Don Manuel?" Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. "She died, no doubt?" he asked; and the duenna assured him that they did not bury the living in Kandy, only the dead. The Story of Don Quixote Ho, ho! a young gentleman come to stay!—wanted a duenna! The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 Never was duenna so gallant, so gay, and so inevitable. Emily Brontë The duenna went out of the room in confusion. The Pearl of Lima A Story of True Love All this time the good Don Manuel was patiently waiting for an explanation, and the more the duenna explained the more perplexed he found himself. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. Then the duenna resumed, and now came the worst of her story. The Story of Don Quixote "Miss Janina will be here in a minute," answered Mrs. Krenska, a sort of housekeeper and duenna in one person, a pretty blonde with expressive features. The Comedienne It was strange to Raymond to see her transformed by her mother into a precocious duenna. A London Life and Other Tales There were two bishops, innumerable popes, several bejewelled women, an officer or two and the inevitable duenna. The Book of All-Power "I conclude that to be the case," added the duenna, with assurance, "for she is nowhere to be found." Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. Here the thirteen duennas raised their veils, and the Duke and his company were amazed to see that all the women were bearded. The Story of Don Quixote The duke and duchess being so well pleased with the afflicted duenna, were encouraged to proceed with other projects, seeing that there was nothing too extravagant for the credulity of the knight and squire. Wit and Wisdom of Don Quixote He pictured her with some ancient missal in her slender hands, and flanked on one side by her sympathetic duenna of a mother. Stanford Stories Tales of a Young University His wife, the daughter of p. 302artists, is about the same age and does comic mothers, women who know a thing or two and won’t stand any nonsense, garrulous duennas and so on. Diversions in Sicily "Escape!" quoth the duenna; "it is impossible; they are at this moment on the stairs." Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. The duennas replied that some of them had tried sticking-plaster in order to spare themselves the expense of shaving, but to jerk it off their faces, was a painful procedure, they said. The Story of Don Quixote Bessie, therefore, was frequently on the salt water with her duenna, and her constitution had been wonderfully strengthened by this healthful exercise. Freaks of Fortune or, Half Round the World I had a lover in those days, who followed me like my shadow, and, in spite of my old duenna, found many a moment to pour his passion in my ears. Margaret Tudor A Romance of Old St. Augustine The safeguards of virtue are knowledge and self-command, not duennas and jalousies. The Physical Life of Woman: Advice to the Maiden, Wife and Mother Yet with all these amiable qualities, the duenna, in the opinion of most people, would be entitled to no better appellation for her pains than that of a busy body. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. All the while the Duke and the Duchess were in paroxysms of laughter, so well did the duenna act her part. The Story of Don Quixote But Lady Ware's tiara still wagged and nodded behind her counter, and Margaret, looking at her, thought that she must have come there as the grand duenna of the occasion. Miss Mackenzie Mr. North shrank from such unfeminine candor, but he made no further reference to a duenna, although as the journey progressed he regretted his weakness. The Fifth Ace In Spain a duenna, in France some aunt or elderly cousin, in Germany some similar person, makes it her business to be present at every interview which a young lady has with an admirer. The Physical Life of Woman: Advice to the Maiden, Wife and Mother "Hush, Don Manuel!" replied the duenna, with great solemnity of manner—"Hush, venerated Se�or; for sure enough the evil one has been at work." Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. The young Don had captivated both the Princess and the duenna with his accomplishments, for not only did he play the guitar and write poetry, and dance, but he could as well make bird-cages. The Story of Don Quixote The idea of you as a duenna and of Wyvis as a heavy father has been tickling me ever since yesterday, and I shall have to have it out sooner or later. A True Friend A Novel She kept me in sight like a duenna, and strangely ill-treated me. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 13 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Lovers By this time the bearded band of duennas, the Trifaldi and all, had vanished from the garden, and those that remained lay stretched on the ground as if in swoon. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 7 Saying this, Monteblanco made a movement to retire with his young friend, and casting a look of anger on the duenna, he said as he passed—"Thou mayest well tremble, miserable sinner that thou art!" Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. Mary Snow knew that had she herself been the duenna she would have left no corner of a box unturned but she would have found those letters. Orley Farm I think it was her duenna who toppled off the edge of the gangway with one of the Chittagong crew in the push to come aboard. From Edinburgh to India & Burmah The duenna hinted that the sacrifice of her own virtue was not entirely out of the question, but Laura was her sacred charge. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 13 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Lovers The two young people got on famously together, although there was now a duenna as well as a maid on the second floor. John Gayther's Garden and the Stories Told Therein Under favour, Don Lope," observed the duenna, "but there is. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. "Mary's duenna;—the artist who is supposed to be moulding the wife." Orley Farm This affair plainly was progressing rapidly, despite the handicaps of a withered black duenna in the immediate offing. From Place to Place The duenna doubtless retailed it below-stairs, and the verger at the church also had his tale to tell. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 13 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Lovers At all events, I’ll try not to turn into a duenna.” Adam Johnstone's Son The surprise of the duenna was strongly pictured on her shrivelled visage, as the dismal truth obtruded itself upon her mind. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. The duenna who acts as her natural guardian and chaperon, ordinarily accompanies her. The Etiquette of To-day The appearance of the young lady compared very favorably with that of the duenna. The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II He even provided a duenna, or chaperon of experience, one who knew all the subtle tricks of that base animal, man, and where Laura went there went the chaperon. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 13 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Lovers At Luini the girls caused much excitement by insisting on sitting up with the driver instead of sharing the coupé with their decorous duenna. Shawl-Straps A Second Series of Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag In the meantime Monteblanco, heartily tired of sending message after message, resolved to seek himself the cause of the duenna's protracted absence. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. You have, I see, plenty of men-folk to escort you, and, as I jalouse, more to follow—but what you need is a well-born gentlewoman of comfortable means for a duenna! Patsy The difficulty was to procure a chaperon for her, some kind of suitable and reliable duenna whom I could leave with her in a separate establishment; this duenna has been found. French and Oriental Love in a Harem Wherever she went she was pointed out, and the attorney, her husband, hired another duenna to watch the first. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 13 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Lovers The other sang college songs, to the intense delight of the old ladies, who admired the 'chants Amériques so gay,' and to the horror of their duenna, who knew what they meant. Shawl-Straps A Second Series of Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag Presently, however, a comforter came to proffer advice and assistance—in the shape of the duenna. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. She flung out her arms in a dramatic attitude, and confided to the audience her disinclination to take over the unwelcome task of becoming duenna to her niece. The Princess of the School It is made to contain two sitters with comfort, but when a duenna is in attendance, she is seated on a middle seat between her charges. The Three Lieutenants It was too dark, too damp to remain there longer, but Loring begged, and the Idaho lurched and rolled sympathetically at the moment and the duenna found further argument impossible. A Wounded Name They must be torn away at once, or my character as duenna is lost for ever.' Shawl-Straps A Second Series of Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag She then explained to Martha the nature of her distress, and the duenna, glad to find an opportunity of being serviceable, readily promised her co-operation in the accomplishment of her charge's wishes. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. It was like a night in a dream, like some vast wheeling chimera of fever—that plangent sea before, those terrors fleeing, and behind, a maiden left with her duenna in a castle demoniac. Doom Castle I will be as grave as a duenna; and when I come back Amos shall read me an essay on prudence, and I will listen to every word and be so good.” Amos Huntingdon Even Inez, their boasted beauty, looked sallow and wan beside her radiant cousin, and the fat duenna, their aunt, gazed in mingled astonishment and disapproval at the sight. A Wounded Name What is she like?" interrupted an old duenna, snappishly, who, standing behind, could not as yet obtain a view of the coveted sight; "we know enough of his looks, let us hear something of hers. The International Monthly Magazine, Volume 5, No. 1, January, 1852 Aye in troth, I am devout," replied the duenna, "and yet I feel nowise inclined to be immured between four walls. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. Donna Matura, a brown old woman, hideous, toothless, and inclined to swooning, was installed as duenna. Little Novels of Italy At the expiration of the time, the don went to arrange with the parents for the wedding, and locked up his house, giving the keys to Ursula, the duenna. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 They were all there: the stars, the comedians, the lovers, the traitors; nobody was lacking: soubrettes, duennas, coquettes, first walking ladies. Ten Tales "And are the wife's not black," screamed out the duenna. The International Monthly Magazine, Volume 5, No. 1, January, 1852 The duenna!" exclaimed Gomez Arias, darting a look full of wonder and well feigned surprise—"The duenna! Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. Yearly Talon gave a bounty to the middle-aged duenna who had safely chaperoned her charges across seas to the convents of Quebec and Montreal, where the bashful suitors came to make choice. Canada: the Empire of the North Being the Romantic Story of the New Dominion's Growth from Colony to Kingdom Leander, a young student, smitten with the damsel, laughed at locksmiths and duennas, and, having gained admission into the house, was detected by Don Diego, who returned unexpectedly. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 She was an evident flirt; and a solemn prude of a spaniel, with a black and tan countenance, who seemed a sort of duenna, evidently watched her with no little distrust. The Infernal Marriage "She has enough to do with her newly-born infant," mumbled the good duenna. The International Monthly Magazine, Volume 5, No. 1, January, 1852 By my sword, that must be our clue—I had almost forgotten that you had a duenna in your house, otherwise my astonishment would not have been so lively. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. "I was not aware that you were this lady's duenna too." Debit and Credit Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag Ramona, young Indian woman, who, in defiance of her duenna’s fierce opposition, goes out into the wide world with gallant Alessandro. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 He insists that I shall go, but he sends my duenna with me. Can You Forgive Her? Amongst them were the lanky gentleman and the short, very vulgar lady, who looked like a maid or a duenna. The Shield Gomez Arias, who had observed a perfect silence, now ventured to remark— "We need go no further for a positive proof of the duenna's culpability, since her guilt is rendered sufficiently evident by her flight." Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. Mrs. Farnsworth was far from being the grim duenna I had feared might be my aunt's chaperon, and there was certainly nothing in her appearance to suggest that she was a believer in witches. Lady Larkspur She heard nothing, however, but a very significant "hum" on the part of the Spanish duenna, who was the perfect representation of extreme caution—and a profound sigh on that of the queen. The Vicomte de Bragelonne Or Ten Years Later being the completion of "The Three Musketeers" And "Twenty Years After" She certainly did not know her business as a duenna, or else the enormity of Burgo's proposition had struck her so forcibly as to take away from her all her presence of mind. Can You Forgive Her? The King came next, followed by the Princess and her three Maids of Honor, Lady Constance Percy, Lady Rosamond Temple, and Lady Muriel Howard, all alike duennas of a certain age. The King's Men A Tale of To-morrow "Ave Maria!" continued the duenna, as another counter fell. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. Ladies lived for the most part in a sort of Oriental seclusion, amongst duennas, waiting-women, and dwarfs; and going abroad only to mass, or to take the air in curtained carriages on the Prado. Anecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects and Curiosities of Art (Vol. 3 of 3) Young ladies go invariably with chaperones; following each dance there is a brief promenade, whereafter the young ladies are returned to their duennas—who, if they be Charleston dowagers in perfection, usually carry turkey-feather fans. American Adventures A Second Trip 'Abroad at home' It was not in fear of any such catastrophe as a positive elopement that she had taken upon herself the duty of duenna. Can You Forgive Her? I suppose the duenna did her duty and sat out the revel in the distant security of the dining-room. Russian Rambles Monteblanco, when left by himself, felt his wrath again revived, at the sight of the duenna; he therefore renewed his threats of a convent. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. The little duenna of a dead genius evidently did not want him to stay, and he felt his way down the pitch dark stairs, and emerged on the street. Great Possessions Such proceedings are really too bad, and, as your watchful 'duenna,' I must enter my serious protest against them.' Blackbeard Or, The Pirate of Roanoke. She was disposed to be mild, but she could not endure to have her two duennas thus brought upon her together on the first day of her arrival in London. Can You Forgive Her? Several of her charges added a number of points to our store of information the next day, at the noon breakfast hour, when the duenna was not present. Russian Rambles The duenna remained somewhat surprised at this mysterious transaction, in which her family counsel and approbation had been so unceremoniously dispensed with. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. He also made some purchases of the old goldsmith, and managed to speak a word with his fair daughter in the shop; and in spite of the duenna, billets were exchanged between the parties. The Three Brides, Love in a Cottage, and Other Tales He told me that O'Brien had the duenna called to his room that morning. Romance Lady Glencora had not been twenty-four hours in the house with this lady before she recognized in her a duenna. Can You Forgive Her? The duenna was lifted out sobbing hysterically, and the bodies of the two retainers were then landed. The Lion of Saint Mark A Story of Venice in the Fourteenth Century It is to be observed the duenna was of a most obliging disposition. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. "I know him for an honorable cavalier; true as the steel of his Toledo blade!" retorted the duenna. The Three Brides, Love in a Cottage, and Other Tales The eyes of the duenna glittered over the cards. Romance So, no doubt, any proper-going duenna would say, and so, too, little children should be told; but between you and me there can be no necessity for falsehood. Can You Forgive Her? It was evidently an attempt to carry you off, and now that you have escaped they will care nothing for your duenna. The Lion of Saint Mark A Story of Venice in the Fourteenth Century "And I, as your duenna," said Mrs. Shortridge, "prohibit any such frank admission of propensity to evil in a young lady under my charge." The Actress in High Life An Episode in Winter Quarters But louder and louder came the shrieks, and now she recognized the tones as those of the old duenna. The Three Brides, Love in a Cottage, and Other Tales I glanced towards the old Don, who at that moment was brokenly taking a pinch of snuff out of a gold snuff-box, while the duenna, very sallow and upright, waited, frowning loftily at her cards. Romance At this moment Lady Glencora entered, and encountered the eager inquiries of her two duennas. Can You Forgive Her? You have no companion, and Mr. Fairfax sets his face against duennas. The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax They were sitting in her room, attended by the faithful duenna, Constance. The Husbands of Edith Scarcely had she left her chamber when the old duenna again stole into the room. The Three Brides, Love in a Cottage, and Other Tales The old man and the duenna had cards in their hands now. Romance Well; what do you think my senior duenna did,—the female one, I mean? Can You Forgive Her? Under the nominal patronage of this mystic duenna, the Little Countess enjoys an absolute independence, which she uses to excess. Led Astray and The Sphinx Two Novellas In One Volume "Oh, well, send her up," said he; no doubt this was some trembling débutante, accompanied by an ancient duenna and a roll of music. Prince Fortunatus She sprang down the stairway, and now stood by the bedside of the duenna, over which Juanita was already bending. The Three Brides, Love in a Cottage, and Other Tales The portly duenna on my left had a round eye and an irritated, parrot-like profile, crowned by a high comb, a head shaded by black lace. Romance She took my own carriage, and posted off after Mr Palliser as hard as ever she could, leaving the male duenna on the watch. Can You Forgive Her? "I do not know what you mean by duenna, Mr. Brudenell, but I know what is due to your mother," replied the elder sister gravely. Ishmael Or, In the Depths I was thinking less of the lodgings, Princess, than of the company: though, to be sure, the girls are very good-hearted, and Donna Julia, our prima amorosa, makes a most discreet duenna, off the boards. Sir John Constantine Memoirs of His Adventures At Home and Abroad and Particularly in the Island of Corsica: Beginning with the Year 1756 Poor Juanita was forced to testify to the facts of a quarrel between her cousin and the hapless duenna, and to violent language used by the former to the latter. The Three Brides, Love in a Cottage, and Other Tales The evening before they had sat together in front of the fire in the living-room, while her old duenna had nodded in a big arm-chair. A Daughter of the Dons A Story of New Mexico Today Formerly all that the best woman possessed was a negative chastity which had been carefully guarded by her parents and duennas. A New Conscience and an Ancient Evil Twice in one winter she had hopped upon a passing street car and rolled away in triumph from her meek and horrified companions and their outraged duenna. A Hoosier Chronicle "In feasting and rejoicing," said the duenna, before the old man could answer. Idle Hour Stories He demanded an interview with the duenna, whose name was Dame Gudule. The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay It is possible that the young Spaniard sang the serenade impersonally, as much to the elderly duenna who slumbered placidly on the other side of the fireplace as to his lovely young hostess. A Daughter of the Dons A Story of New Mexico Today The poor young gentleman has a tutor and a duenna in Innocentina. The Princess Passes He too swore lustily at the defaulting duenna. Jaffery Accustomed to obey the caprices of her mistress, the duenna gave the order and the carriage turned back. Idle Hour Stories Indeed, Esther's anxiety to do her duty as duenna to Catherine was becoming so sharp that it threatened to interfere with the pleasure of both. Esther Without admitting that he had been wrong in his methods hitherto, he confessed that the time had come when the duenna system must be introduced, as a matter not only of propriety, but of prudence. The Inner Shrine He stood helpless, while the duenna alternately glared at him and patted her young charge on the back, muttering soft words of comfort to her meanwhile. The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border Mary wept in silence, and heeded not the words of the duenna. The Amulet Five minutes afterwards, strolling languidly amid the crowd, with a plain cousin at her elbow for foil and duenna, Lady Judith met Mr. Topsparkle walking with no less a person than her father. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 5 How ridiculous it is in you to set yourself up in this place as a duenna! The American Baron Do you think that a score of sour old duennas could teach me to forget the man I love, or could prevent me from sending him a message every day if I chose? In the Palace of the King A Love Story of Old Madrid Low though his tone was, the words reached the ears of Donna Ana, the ever-present duenna, and she glared at him. The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border Tears flowed down her cheeks; she supported her trembling limbs by leaning on the arm of her duenna. The Amulet Was she the duenna, the mother or an old relative? The Cross of Berny One of them, who acts as a duenna, is the favourite and confidante of Boy, and she wears a bunch of keys round her neck in token of her authority. Lander's Travels The Travels of Richard Lander into the Interior of Africa But here again that rigid duenna did her invaluable service, for if she didn't look handsome in the clothes selected for her, she didn't, as that lady said frankly, look vulgar in them. The Purple Heights He turned to the duenna and extended his hand. The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border As the duenna opened the door to let her mistress pass out, strange sounds were heard in the vestibule. The Amulet I'm no duenna, whose business it is to watch lovers billing and cooing. The Man Who Laughs My newly found friend was pleased to admit that my personality and appearance would render my courtship of the elderly duenna a comparatively easy one. Castles in the Air No one can answer—and no clue is given by her companion, for the elderly dame by whom she is attended, and who resembles a duenna, is likewise unknown to all. The Star-Chamber, Volume 2 An Historical Romance Evidently, the duenna stood in considerable awe of her temperamental young mistress. The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border In the meantime Mr. Van de Werve aided the duenna in her exertions to restore animation. The Amulet The old one maintains all her rights of dowager and duenna, and the husband's tenderness is hardly a compensation for all the evils the young rival is made to suffer. Wau-bun The Early Day in the Northwest Leah was walking under the trees with her duenna when we—M. Rochez and I—came face to face with them. Castles in the Air On the advent of Lady Sue Aldmarshe into his bachelor establishment he called on his sister-in-law for the part of duenna. The Nest of the Sparrowhawk "Nonsense," she declared, sharply, glaring at her duenna. The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border Behind her was seated an old woman, her duenna, with a rosary in her hand. The Amulet Joanna, with her neat black dress and smooth hair, was certainly fitted in appearance for the duties of duenna, and Sally had felt no hesitation whatever in requiring her to assume that rôle. Strawberry Acres Indeed, it struck me during those few minutes that I stood dutifully talking to her duenna that the fair young Jewess cast more than one approving glance in my direction. Castles in the Air "He was always screaming at his duenna, one child that I recollect," he smiled. The Gringos "Silence," hissed the girl, and the old duenna in evident fear of her imperious young mistress, trembled the more. The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border Remain, signor; I will send Petronilla, Mary's duenna as a companion for her; the interview with the Chevalier Schoonhoven may not detain me long. The Amulet Her portrait of her sisters playing chess, while an old duenna looks on, was in the collection of Lucien Bonaparte and is said to be now in a private gallery in England. Women in the fine arts, from the Seventh Century B.C. to the Twentieth Century A.D. "You, M.—er—Ratichon," he said curtly at last, "will have to take the duenna off my hands." Castles in the Air My lady noticed this, and the girl's elegant air and shape, and set down the other two for her duenna and her guardian's man of business. The Castle Inn Again she made a threatening gesture, and again the old duenna cowered. The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border Mary, as though forgetting in this unexpected news all that Geronimo had told her, ran joyfully and put on her hood before her duenna had time to approach her. The Amulet Precisely that; like a sharp-eyed duenna to his own heart. O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1920 She resembles nothing more than a duenna of the type of Martha in Goethe's Faust. Renaissance in Italy Volume 3 The Fine Arts The next thing will be to keep an eye on the duenna,—the "Model" and so forth, as the white-neckcloth called her. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 18, April, 1859 The prim, black-robed duenna had gained courage from her mistress's temerity. The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border This was apparently an habitual act with her, for neither the young girl nor the young man took the least notice of the duenna. The Amulet He saw a negress, a Sudanese duenna, crouching in a corner and staring at him with white eyes. O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1921 He obtained leave of her parents to bring her home and place her under a duenna for three months, and then either return her to them spotless, or to make her his wife. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook They do seem to use chaperons in Europe—duennas, or whatever you call 'em. Cheerful—By Request To the duenna, young men, and especially one so unceremonious, were terrible creatures. The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border Do not speak so loud, Mary; your duenna must not hear what I am about to communicate to you. The Amulet And she," replied the Count, "thinking more of propriety than of my enjoyment, had kept a frightful old duenna with her. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 02 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes They play duenna to the universe, and are perpetually on the qui vive, lest it escape, despite their care, into improprieties. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 43, May, 1861 Creator If society could see you here, it would not find it necessary to invent a duenna to chaperon you. Taquisara She came and went with no dragged duenna, she received people alone, and, though she was totally without hardness, the question of protection or patronage had no relevancy in regard to her. The Lesson of the Master "It is impossible to make any impression upon her," said the duenna, in a disappointed manner, and as if she were resolved to cease her efforts and to abandon the young girl to her grief. The Amulet Monsieur le Juge was determined no hawk should break through the cage and steal his dove; and so, though there was no mother, a stern duenna aunt kept faithful watch. The Goodness of St. Rocque and Other Stories In 1811 he took a house for her in Gloucester Street, Queen's Square, with her mother as duenna, and arranged for the completion of her education. She Stands Accused The inimical lad alone was inspired for the ungrateful role of duenna. The Flirt A good girl does not need a duenna to watch her; that is what I think. Remember the Alamo Mary smiled as she listened to the duenna's consoling words, but scarcely had Petronilla ceased speaking than she suspected the artifice. The Amulet And he added in an aside, to himself: "Here I am a duenna." Les Misérables At the head of the cavalcade rode old Martiarena himself, and behind him came a peon or two, then Manuela, the aged housekeeper and—after a fashion—duenna. A Deal in Wheat and Other Stories of the New and Old West The old lady was not even a faithless duenna. Vivian Grey The Sisters are the only duenna for you; and back to the convent you shall go to-morrow. Remember the Alamo Disconcerted by this direct interrogation, the duenna shook her head. The Amulet "Do you need a duenna to watch you with your husband?" The Highwayman It was understood that when she was wanted to act duenna, she came—at a moment's notice. The Coryston Family A Novel My captain's curiosity was excited; one day, unseen by the duenna, he obtained a distinct view of Virginia, watering her roses and tending her bees. Tales and Novels — Volume 03 She felt that she had been rather remiss in her duties as duenna, and was angry with herself. Henry Dunbar A Novel I acknowledge, Mary," said the duenna, dejectedly, "that Geronimo's absence is inexplicable; but why look on the worst side and accept it as truth? The Amulet Maria, her duenna, scolding, and pitying, and nursing her with a smelling bottle. The Life and Letters of Maria Edgeworth, Volume 2 Scarcely had they gone when in rushed the General and my prim duenna, Mrs. Whitney; they'd been waiting until the coast was clear. The Bacillus of Beauty A Romance of To-day The stern father--the querulous mother--the tricked duenna--all--all are slumbering. A Love Story She is so little—in her hands a rose: A stern duenna watches where she goes, What sees Old Spain's Infanta—the clear shine Of waters shadowed by the birch and pine. Poems The young girl regarded the duenna with an air of doubt. The Amulet The girl did not answer, but turned a frightened look upon him, and fled under the wing of her kneeling duenna, who had not yet finished her devotions. The Face and the Mask "Then how did you manage with the duenna so as to be able to speak to her in the gardens'!" By England's Aid Or, the Freeing of the Netherlands, 1585-1604 But they pursued me without compunction, repeating the extraordinary "conundrum," and dragging the Malay duenna along with them to interpret my answer. The English Governess at the Siamese Court Being Recollections of Six Years in the Royal Palace at Bangkok A young girl might dwell there year in and year out in perfect safety--many young girls did so--madame a kind of duenna. Marse Henry, Complete An Autobiography "I hear the voice of the Signor Deodati," said the duenna; "perhaps he brings tidings." The Amulet A young girl might dwell there year in and year out in perfect safety—many young girls did so—madame a kind of duenna. Marse Henry (Volume 2) An Autobiography Propriety, mutual respect, and American chivalry have done for women what all the surveillance of Spanish duennas and of French etiquette has done for the young girl of Europe. Manners and Social Usages These damsels were guarded by two duennas on either side. The English Governess at the Siamese Court Being Recollections of Six Years in the Royal Palace at Bangkok There was something cold and calculating about Mathilde which held him at arm's length with as much efficacy as the strictest duenna. Barlasch of the Guard The duenna accompanied the young girl to the door of the room where Mr. Van de Werve and Signor Deodati were conversing together, but she let her enter alone. The Amulet Hetty always attended as duenna, and sometimes of his holiday, Master Charley rode my horse when I got into the carriage. The Virginians To perform this feat, and not to degenerate into a Spanish duenna, a dragon, or a Mrs. General—who was simply a fool—is a very difficult task. Manners and Social Usages A grim duenna, who had heard the noise, bustled wrathfully into the pavilion. The English Governess at the Siamese Court Being Recollections of Six Years in the Royal Palace at Bangkok She was dressed in black, and closely veiled; for duennas of the most staid and severe aspect, and six beautiful demoiselles, formed her female attendants. The Crayon Papers Mary arose without reply, and took the seat offered her by the duenna. The Amulet "Then there are two of us puzzled," the duenna remarked. Heart and Science A Story of the Present Time Besides him there came also a widow lady, a distant relation, with one eye and a sharp tongue,—the Lady Needleham, whom the beauty carried about with her as a sort of gouvernante or duenna. Devereux — Complete Besides him there came also a widow lady, a distant relation, with one eye and a sharp tongue,—the Lady Needleham, whom the beauty carried about with her as a sort of /gouvernante/ or duenna. Devereux — Volume 01 But when Lady Kew appeared as her duenna, the girl's delight seemed to be to plague the old lady, and she would dance with the very youngest sons merey to put grandmamma in a passion. The Newcomes Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family She has taken it into her head, I fear, that I am here as a restraint upon her; a sort of lady spy, a duenna, a dictatress, all combined in one, and all unpleasant. Springhaven : a Tale of the Great War After a passing look of gloomy indifference at the duenna, he called to the child to come back. Heart and Science A Story of the Present Time Put on that ragbag of the begging friar and go to Lothundiaz and have a talk with the duenna. The Resources of Quinola A concert in the evening, a stroll about the plaza, watching the pretty Spanish girls, and the homely duennas, brought the day to a close. The Motor Girls on Waters Blue Or the Strange Cruise of the Tartar So Ethel and her duenna went away upon their tour of visits to mansions so splendid, and among hosts and guests so polite, that the present modest historian does not dare to follow them. The Newcomes Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family She has no mother, nor even a duenna—she has turned her off, she said yesterday. Springhaven : a Tale of the Great War The duenna's sense of humour was so tickled by this prospective view of the little lie, that she leaned back in her chair and laughed. Heart and Science A Story of the Present Time Lopez has returned from Algeria so often that our dear duenna begins to suspect us. The Resources of Quinola That was what she had meant by the drop of the objection to a school; her small companion was no longer required at home as—it was Mrs. Beale's own amusing word—a little duenna. What Maisie Knew The object of this hopeless passion had, meantime, returned to the custody of the dark old duenna, from which she had been liberated for a while. The Newcomes Memoirs of a Most Respectable Family Sitting on a dark Park bench with Kedzie, he could not have been more circumspect if there had been sixteen duennas gathered around. We Can't Have Everything The duenna's bright eyes answered this in their own language. Heart and Science A Story of the Present Time Let us have no sighing, which might open the eyes of the duenna. The Resources of Quinola Nilsson and her duenna drove to Mrs. H——'s and had supper with us. In the Courts of Memory, 1858 1875; from Contemporary Letters "Then how did you manage with the duenna so as to be able to speak to her in the gardens?" By England's Aid or the Freeing of the Netherlands (1585-1604) The event justified their conception; on the very first day of their watch they saw her approach, accompanied by her duenna. The Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves The wily duenna chose that propitious moment to present herself in the capacity of a new audience. Heart and Science A Story of the Present Time But at least he saw the flagrant faults in these Portuguese duennas. Life of Edward Earl of Clarendon — Volume 02 She was probably doing duty as duenna to the beautiful widow. Self-Raised Or, From the Depths She would come attended by the exasperating Mr. White and the friendly duenna. The Prince of Graustark He looked at me with a smile that would have softened a Spanish duenna. Captain Macklin Always following her impulses without troubling herself to think first, the duenna followed them now. Heart and Science A Story of the Present Time But it had happened upon a winter evening, when the great Worthington mansion was silent, and Mrs. Hayward, Alice's duenna and general almoner, had artfully stolen away, leaving the unconscious lovers together. The Midnight Passenger : a novel I know" he slowly answered, "that one of them is Miss or Madame Delande, old Fraser's house duenna—I will still call him Fraser, you see—the other is the mystery of Delhi. A Fascinating Traitor An Anglo-Indian Story "Apparently Miss Guile finds the presence of a duenna unnecessarily wise." The Prince of Graustark "The sketch-book is my duenna," she said, sinking into a chair upon one side of the centre table, upon which I placed the lamp. The Guest of Quesnay The poor old duenna drew back out of sight, in the shadow of a curtain—and began to cry. Heart and Science A Story of the Present Time His well-known identity, Irma's marked beauty, the strange attendant duenna, there would be certain discovery and scandal. The Midnight Passenger : a novel And now Bartolo and the duenna, who a moment ago would fain have made him an OEdipus, recognize in Figaro their own son, born out of wedlock. A Book of Operas Their Histories, Their Plots, and Their Music "Bouillon at last," cried the agitated duenna, and peremptorily summoned one of the tray-bearing stewards. The Prince of Graustark If I do not hate that woman it will be well, for she is as much a duenna for me as governess for the children! Love and Life An Old Story in Eighteenth Century Costume The wrinkled duenna, sitting miserably on satin supported by frail gilt legs, seemed to take her tone of feeling from her young mistress, exactly as she took her orders. Heart and Science A Story of the Present Time Almost as much as in Yasmini's daring they took ingenuous delight in Tess, persuading Yasmini to interpret questions and reply or, very rarely, bringing with them some duenna who had a smattering of English. Guns of the Gods It was the mirth of a genuine American girl whose self-protection was better than the care of a thousand duennas. Taken Alive After that evening on the porch, Bedelia had gone straight to her duenna with the truth. The Prince of Graustark Moreover my good Aylward had appeared hitherto a paragon of a duenna for discretion, only over starched in her precision. Love and Life An Old Story in Eighteenth Century Costume Zo answered the duenna as she had answered the doctor: "I don't know." Heart and Science A Story of the Present Time A grown up English girl in these days locked in her room with a dragon duenna gaoler! The Point of View In golden dreams the sage duennas slept; A female sentinel to watch was kept. Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Complete Just so; and we are viewed as old duennas for not liking it. The Long Vacation No duenna could have clung to a Spanish princess more closely than I did to Leo. Ayesha, the Return of She In the meantime, Zo had become the innocent cause of a difference of opinion between two no less dissimilar personages than Maria and the duenna. Heart and Science A Story of the Present Time It presented, among other advantages, that of being pretty well the only place in which she could escape for awhile from the companionship of the Signora Assunta Fagiani, her duenna. A Siren Violet's duenna was considerably mollified, though she tried hard not to admit it. Guy Garrick As he reached her stirrup, she reined in and faced him, after a hurried glance that told her her duenna had failed her. Rung Ho! What a conscientious duenna you are!" she told him, "but rest easy; I'm thoroughly homesick, and ready to flunk it all at the first good excuse. Rainbow's End The duenna drew back from the sofa, still looking at Ovid: she muttered to herself, "Holy Teresa, my patroness, show me that man's soul in his face!" Heart and Science A Story of the Present Time Mary felt that she had been a cruel and prim old duenna, and meekly bore Clara's reproachful glances. Magnum Bonum It required a great many servants to keep it in order, and the numerous servants required an experienced duenna, almost as grand in appearance as Lady Aylmer herself, to keep them in order. The Belton Estate Cicely longed to assist in them, and after a slight demur, she was permitted to do so, chiefly because her duenna could not otherwise watch her and the confections at the same time. Unknown to History: a story of the captivity of Mary of Scotland She received only gentlemen, and as she was an invalid and attended constantly by a duenna in the form of a nurse, no one could say anything. The Secret Passage A very inquisitive duenna cross-examined him, and then he was allowed to interview one of the young ladies through a grating, while several persons, who refused to understand that they were not wanted, stood listening. The Life of Sir Richard Burton Of course, the schoolmaster was one of these; and when Mary found how all his paths tended to the Pagoda, she hated herself for being a suspicious old duenna. Magnum Bonum Alas! my case is indeed pitiful; I am selected to play the part of a duenna. Berlin and Sans-Souci; or Frederick the Great and his friends Conversation was quite out of the question; for the duenna hurried on, bending her head downwards, as if heartily ashamed of an involuntary weakness. The Monikins The nurse, or duenna—she served for both—crossed to Jennings as he advanced towards the buffet, on which stood glasses and decanters of wine. The Secret Passage Burton then informed the duenna that he thought he could get on better if he were allowed to go on the other side of the grating, and be left alone with the demure senorita. The Life of Sir Richard Burton The duenna's doubts being eased by this preamble of conversation, he changed the subject to the pleasures of the place; and, among other such questions, inquired if she had as yet visited Versailles. The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Why am I no longer watchman and duenna when you and your lady call upon the moon and stars to witness your love? Berlin and Sans-Souci; or Frederick the Great and his friends Here was a difference, indeed, between his treatment and that of Lord Chatterino and the duenna! The Monikins They were some twenty in number;-waited upon by hideous old crones, who might have been duennas. Omoo And now began that change of manner and of life which had awakened the suspicions of the two duennas. Prince Eugene and His Times His representations had weight with the duenna, who, upon recollection, comprehended the whole affair, and thought it would be her interest to bring matters to an accommodation. The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Poor child! she is afraid of herself; she requires a duenna, and that she should have chosen exactly me for that purpose was a wonderful idea. Berlin and Sans-Souci; or Frederick the Great and his friends Heretofore the Queens of France have been nothing but Marionettes in the hands of their high-born duennas. Joseph II. and His Court In short, he enumerated our duenna's perfections till our blood ran cold; and it was ever so long before he would tell us who it was— Aunt Maitland. A Woman-Hater "It might prove just the contrary," returned the duenna, with a crafty glance at her master. Prince Eugene and His Times What right had the Duke to expect that any ordinary friend should act duenna over his daughter in accordance with his caprices? The Duke's Children "Ah, you will make me the duenna of my maid of honor," said Amelia, laughing. Berlin and Sans-Souci; or Frederick the Great and his friends "Kahramánah;" the word has before been explained as a nurse, a duenna, an Amazon guarding the Harem. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 14 The duenna in charge was at that moment behind that very door, and her eye and her ear at the key-hole, turn about. A Woman-Hater All, except those two duennas; and Laura saw that if she ever was to lull them to bed, she must call them in to undress her. Prince Eugene and His Times So the Lady Zubaydah cried out to an old duenna, and said to her, "Hie thee to the house of Nuzhat al-Fuad in haste and see who is dead and loiter not." The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 11 [Supplement] Presently, out ran an old woman, a duenna, and clapped hands and danced, whilst the girls pulled her about, till the curtain was lifted and forth came Jamilah laughing. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 09 Exclaimed the duenna, "Heaven preserve thy reason! indeed no one lay with thee last night." The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 03 Miss Van Hook had long ceased to say anything; Dan thought her a perfect duenna. April Hopes Finally, the comedy being over, and the duennas completely hoodwinked, Laura locked her doors a second time, and, retreating to her bedroom, raised the carpet and drew forth her black disguise. Prince Eugene and His Times After Margaret's experience of her as a stern duenna, her tenderness in illness and trouble was a real surprise. Two Penniless Princesses Mrs. Touchett, on this occasion, had resigned herself to the absence of a duenna; we have seen that she now inclined to the belief that her niece should stand alone. The Portrait of a Lady — Volume 1 Replied the duenna, "By Allah, I do not lie to thee nor have I sworn falsely." The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 03 She heard nothing, however, but a very insignificant "hum" on the part of the Spanish duenna, who was the incarnation of caution—and a profound sigh on that of the queen. Louise de la Valliere Opposite, and beyond the parlor, was a small room occupied by the duennas, so that the prisoner could not leave her apartments without encountering one or both of them. Prince Eugene and His Times The fair unknown had bribed the duenna for once, no doubt—had satisfied her girlish curiosity—she would not come again! The Bell-Ringer of Angel's Here's sister Jane for a duenna, and I always find squires wherever I go.' Heartsease, Or, the Brother's Wife At this her vitals fluttered, her reason fled and she shrieked a loud shriek which awoke all her slave girls and nurses and duennas. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 03 Had she been a princess of the blood, surrounded by a guard of watchful duennas, she could not have been more unapproachable to lover-like advances. A Face Illumined He will truly have that you will come of the corridor, and not the garden, for me, and that I shall have no duenna but the Dona Barbara. The Crusade of the Excelsior Doubtless she had kept her duenna in waiting in the road. The Bell-Ringer of Angel's It would not be so bad if his hair were dressed properly," continued the duenna; "but, so far, no one had been able to persuade him to have it powdered. Mauprat Now when the duenna heard this, the light starkened in her sight and she feared from her mischief with sore affright, and said to her, "O my Lady Budur, what unseemly words are these?" The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 03 But the Spanish duenna still survives in the family—the more awful because invisible. Maruja There are certainly no duennas in my country. The Crusade of the Excelsior We are to be occupied, not so much with literature as with books, not so much with criticism as with bibliography, the quaint duenna of literature, a study apparently dry, but not without its humours. The Library But they exchanged a few words in a whisper; the duenna remained, and two mortal hours passed without my daring to stir from my chair. Mauprat A thousand thanks for the compliment; but I fear none of our free English maidens would like to submit to the guardianship of a duenna. Westward Ho!, or, the voyages and adventures of Sir Amyas Leigh, Knight, of Burrough, in the county of Devon, in the reign of her most glorious majesty Queen Elizabeth He lives there with his sister and an old duenna. Mae Madden Here I am, till my duenna finishes her business and fetches me. I Say No A nice duenna she would be, forsooth, if she were with a woman who needed watching. A Lady of Quality M. de Mauprat returned to his study, and I had sat down again, hoping that my cousin was going to send away her duenna and talk to me. Mauprat In reply, she showed him a sign her old duenna and two pages. Maitre Cornelius The old duenna ran in from the kitchen, and as soon as she saw the livid hue of the dusky skin usually high-colored, she cried out in Spanish,— "Body of Christ! madame is dying!" The Alkahest The ladies were richly but not showily dressed, and the duenna went up to the one who was hemming a kerchief, and said a few words in a low tone. The Cloister and the Hearth In thees affair it is well to begin with the duenna. Selected Stories of Bret Harte The other, of mature age, seemed to have the former one under her charge, and was cold, dry and yellow—the true type of a duenna or a devotee. Twenty Years After The duenna slept; the pages were young and seemingly careless of what might happen, either of good or evil, to their masters. Maitre Cornelius |
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