| 单词 | foster-father |
| 例句 | He was not like other lads, forever running about and bent on sport; he wanted most of all to learn whatever his foster-father could teach him about the art of healing. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Kennedy even described himself as “foster-father” to Jimmy, a young man only a few years older than his own son Joe Jr. Prohibition and Profit: The Secret Kennedy-Churchill-Roosevelt Deals 2014-10-21T04:00:00Z But he was taught other lessons as well, which were not in the bond of his foster-father. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z The culprit's foster-father hastened with Romulus to the city, and told the old man and the youths of their kindred. Walks in Rome 2012-03-31T02:00:36.010Z If this be the case then Paul was, if not the founder, the foster-father of the new creed. Unicorns 2012-03-14T02:00:26.677Z I am moreover the foster-father of my brother's child, who is left wholly unprovided for. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z We cannot be sure, but it seems likely that this favour is to be ascribed, in part, at least, to Canute's affection for his foster-father and his foster-brother. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z But, expert in all the rules and customs of the clans, he asks the Brehons, Is it not the law that the foster-father may, if he please, applot the short eric? The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z The dainty creature, tripping in her queer travesty between her foster-father and Roger's misshapen form, showed like a fairy between two gnomes. The Abbess Of Vlaye 2012-02-19T03:00:15.523Z The declaration of the foster-father of his right to have children is interesting. The Old Testament In the Light of The Historical Records and Legends of Assyria and Babylonia 2012-02-02T03:04:35.567Z But while passing through the forest inhabited by his savage foster-father he came face to face with him, and recounted his adventures. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z Then the holy maiden Mary, and Joseph, the child's foster-father, wondered at the words which the old Simeon uttered concerning the child. The Homilies of the Anglo-Saxon Church Containing the Sermones Catholici, or Homilies of ?lfric, in the Original Anglo-Saxon, with an English Version. Volume I. 2011-12-20T03:00:28.907Z He was thinking only of the foster-father he had lost. What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z "He is my foster-father," she murmured without turning her head. The Abbess Of Vlaye 2012-02-19T03:00:15.523Z Do not forget that I have been a true foster-father to you, my son? The Cruise of the Snowbird A Story of Arctic Adventure 2011-12-13T03:00:23.197Z His giant foster-father accompanied him, and they had travelled but two days when they came to the castle of a felon knight, whom, with his retainers, they saw attacking a single champion. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z But God sent his angel to Joseph, when Mary was pregnant, and commanded that he should have care of her, and be the child's foster-father. The Homilies of the Anglo-Saxon Church Containing the Sermones Catholici, or Homilies of ?lfric, in the Original Anglo-Saxon, with an English Version. Volume I. 2011-12-20T03:00:28.907Z On being released to pick up their own living in the garden, these pets repaid their foster-father by eating quantities of potato-bugs, among other pests. Birds Every Child Should Know 2011-12-08T03:00:24.887Z Her foster-father, seeing she possessed so much discretion and wisdom, used to consult her in all his perplexities and seek her advice in all matters pertaining to the ruling of the village. Folk-Tales of the Khasis 2011-11-01T02:00:19.730Z They did not behave like squaws, and I think it was the third or fourth evening before Allan’s foster-father said another word about it. The Cruise of the Snowbird A Story of Arctic Adventure 2011-12-13T03:00:23.197Z The oldest and most important hero, the pith of the pith, is old master Hildebrand himself, Dieterich's foster-father and general. Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 1 of 3 Gods and Goddesses of the Northland 2011-10-31T02:00:30.820Z As for the care bestowed upon the baby, the old man acquitted himself as if he had been a foster-father all his life. Iermola 2011-10-06T02:00:40.637Z The foster-father died, and my nurse married a concierge, who used to pull open the door at 65, Rue de Provence. The Strand Magazine, Volume XXVII, Issue 160, April, 1904 2011-09-21T02:00:33.023Z When the crew of the Niobe returned to their native land from the Cape, and the new crew joined, I remained with my foster-father—my dear old sea-dad. O'er Many Lands, on Many Seas 2011-09-08T02:00:19.987Z When the hubbub and din were somewhat settled, and the greetings over, Allan proceeded to cross the bridge, and McBain, his foster-father, advanced with a kindly smile to meet him. The Cruise of the Snowbird A Story of Arctic Adventure 2011-12-13T03:00:23.197Z I am your guardian's foster-father, and I know what a good child you are. Only a Girl: or, A Physician for the Soul. 2011-07-13T02:00:14.230Z A tall, black-dressed female form, with a veil falling down sidewise, who sat talking with his foster-father, turned round towards him as he entered. Titan: A Romance Vol. II (of 2) 2011-06-14T02:00:26.670Z Forty-two days later mother took in triumph to Paris the nurse, the foster-father, and me, and installed us in a little house at Neuilly, on the banks of the Seine. The Strand Magazine, Volume XXVII, Issue 160, April, 1904 2011-09-21T02:00:33.023Z He had gone to see his foster-mother and his foster-father—old chief Kahtoo, the Shawnee—because he had given his word. Erskine Dale?Pioneer 2011-06-13T02:00:32.327Z Her foster-father must surely be a most remarkable man. If Any Man Sin 2011-06-12T02:00:05.887Z We will tell no one as yet of our betrothal but my faithful foster-father Heim, without whose blessing I can take no step in life. Only a Girl: or, A Physician for the Soul. 2011-07-13T02:00:14.230Z She went up with him, without saying whom he should find up there with his foster-father. Titan: A Romance Vol. II (of 2) 2011-06-14T02:00:26.670Z And the boy taught his foster-father a magic song with which he was able to lure fish to his nets. Canadian Fairy Tales 2011-05-30T02:00:14.087Z Broichem, the high-priest of the Druids, the foster-father and chief adviser of King Brude, was probably responsible for the order, for, the Christians once admitted, he feared that his influence would be no longer supreme. Life of Saint Columba Apostle of Scotland 2011-05-10T02:00:58.153Z "Has my daughter bid farewell to her foster-father?" said the Indian to Rosa, who had listened to this dialogue with some uneasiness. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 369, July 1846 2011-04-29T02:00:09.217Z “O dear foster-father,” cried the Lady Beaming Bright. Japanese Fairy Tales 2011-04-15T02:00:14.617Z The old foster-father called him Prince, indeed, and no longer thou; but, in patriotic rapture, he fervently pressed the nursling of his house to his heart. Titan: A Romance Vol. II (of 2) 2011-06-14T02:00:26.670Z This success made the foster-father afraid the lad's origin might come to light, so he placed him in the seclusion of a friend's counting-house. Claimants to Royalty 2011-03-31T02:00:20.557Z He was the ancient keeper of the place, foster-father to the slain Orgoglio, and his name, Ignaro, betrayed his true nature. Tales from Spenser; Chosen from the Faerie Queene 2011-02-06T03:00:52.580Z He looked up in helpless bewilderment at Michael, now a head taller than his former foster-father, and scarcely ventured to take the young man's offered band. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z He stood before his foster-father, the very personification of self-will and defiance. Vineta The Phantom City 2011-01-21T03:00:10.377Z Hardly had Albano given his foster-father the joyful promise to be this evening at his house, when the latter, without further words, hastened off to prepare his "folks" for the joy of the twofold visit. Titan: A Romance Vol. II (of 2) 2011-06-14T02:00:26.670Z Fosterage consisted in putting out the child to be reared by a tribesman who became its foster-father. Irish History and the Irish Question 2011-01-16T03:00:22.640Z It is the ranz de vache, which recalls the memory of his boyhood, and youth, when under the tutelage of some foster-father of an old salt, he was taking his first lessons in seamanship. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z Michael paid not the slightest heed to the apparently well-grounded accusation, being well used to such treatment from his foster-father, who now took his hat and made ready to go. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z All the warnings of his foster-father as to his mother's plans recurred to him. Vineta The Phantom City 2011-01-21T03:00:10.377Z She was comparatively a child when he left the house of his foster-father—so was he; yet, although they became thus early parted, they forgot not each other. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 13 I only heard it pronounced by my foster-father, who urged me to adopt my family honours. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 10 Their foster-father, as he had learned to call himself, could hardly believe his own eyes. In Story-land The door opened, and Michael entered with his foster-father. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z Doctor Fabian lay senseless and bleeding in his room, while Waldemar, with a face that startled his foster-father quite as much as that of the tutor, was endeavoring to stanch the wound. Vineta The Phantom City 2011-01-21T03:00:10.377Z Even the jovial mood of her good-hearted foster-father was not proof against this passionate outburst of long-suppressed feeling. In Paradise A Novel. Vol. II He is almost your foster-father, for he was with me when I found you. The Master's Violin Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ Himself gave them the example of submission and obedience by being subject to His mother and foster-father. Mary, Help of Christians And the Fourteen Saints Invoked as Holy Helpers: Instructions, Novenas and Prayers with Thoughts of the Saints for Every Day in the Year He had, indeed, been informed that the 'good-for-nothing boy' had run away from his foster-father, and had never returned, doubtless from fear of punishment. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z "What can it signify to you, if my foster-father--" "Foster-father!" echoed the other, while his eyes were dancing with malicious mirth. L'Arrabiata and Other Tales The generous hero with treasure a-gleaming, The Danish viking on Grani rode,— Foremost champion in deeds of valour— Where my foster-father had his abode. Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes I am her foster-father, and it would have been natural.” The Master's Violin When a man reared up and educated among his family a boy belonging to another family, he was the foster-father, and the boy was his foster-son. A Reading Book in Irish History Michael had recognized his former foster-father at the first glance. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z She wished to call on Uncle Klaus, his foster-father, whom she had not seen since she came home. Mary Her foster-father used to be a bailiff of my father's in the good old days when money wasn't so hard to get, and even land seemed to yield a richer harvest. The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel If the spirit of chivalry prevented effeminacy, it was the foster-father of a ferocity of manners now happily unknown. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem The foster-father may, strangely enough, pass his adopted child on to some friend of his, as freely as he might one of his own. Oriental Women Bellerophon knew not what to say; he could not wrong King Proetus, his foster-father. Tales of Troy and Greece Don't distress yourself, dear foster-father; we will not perish here, and we will not leave you to perish either. The Lion of Janina The Last Days of the Janissaries And the woman who loved Gisli told him that her foster-father, Kol, who was a thrall, had a sword that whoever wielded would win in any fight. Prisoners of Conscience The meeting betwixt the foster-father and the child was, of course, exceedingly affecting. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume III He understood, he thought, the desire of the returning white man to shield his foster-father and brother. Scouting with Daniel Boone But--what seemed of more importance--along with this pleasing grace of physical form the boy soon displayed such eminent intellectual faculties as astonished both his foster-father and his teachers. Weird Tales, Vol. II. She had a knife in her hand and was holding it high as she ran toward her foster-father, the Amphib King. Rastignac the Devil There was a close physical resemblance between you and the boy, though actually the resemblance was backwards, and he accepted you as a foster-father without question. Infinite Intruder When the door closed behind his foster-father, and Jack Simpson remained alone in the dense darkness, a feeling of utter loneliness and desertion stole over him. Facing Death The Hero of the Vaughan Pit. A Tale of the Coal Mines Once more he turned to Sam Oliver and in low tones begged him not to kill the man who had been his foster-father nor the other who had been his foster-brother. Scouting with Daniel Boone Such a character was exactly adapted to become the foster-father of imposture. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 When he arrived at a fitting age Tristrem was duly instructed in all knightly games and exercises by his foster-father, and grew apace in strength and skill. Legends & Romances of Brittany She thought of her lovely house, of her kind, good foster-father, and of all her friends, and the tears stood in her eyes. Fairy Tales from the German Forests The adopted son pressed the hand of his foster-father. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 2 Historical, Traditional, and Imaginative The recent guide, when he saw his foster-father fall, instantly rushed to the spot where the old man was lying. Scouting with Daniel Boone These great gardeners send up their exquisite and precious plants to the London horticultural exhibitions, and I saw many for whose beauty and variety gold and silver medals had been awarded to their foster-father florists. Records of Later Life Having now recovered his paternal domains Sir Tristrem conferred them upon Rohand, to be held of himself as liege lord, and having done so he took leave of his foster-father and returned to Cornwall. Legends & Romances of Brittany “My foster-father, Rosendo, did not mention him in the two letters which I have received.” Carmen Ariza Not even she could ever estimate the secret load of confessions her beloved foster-father bore and covered with his rare smile. At the Crossroads He called upon the spirits of his foster-father and brother to wait for him in their journey to the happy hunting-grounds. Scouting with Daniel Boone The sudden and tragic death of Constance’s foster-father––which occurred virtually as narrated by Straws––set a seal of profound sadness on the heart of the young girl. The Strollers And my father was the murderer, whom I had dreamed a hero, and my foster-father was the persecutor, whom I had loved for his kindly virtue. The Cruise of the Shining Light “He is well, padre Rosendo, he is well!” cried the girl, bounding up and down and dancing about the tall form of her foster-father. Carmen Ariza This is the man who is the foster-father of your wonderful Buck, who defies the curse of disaster which dogs your feet. The Golden Woman A Story of the Montana Hills "If you had been with me and seen him when Sam Oliver shot his foster-father and brother I am sure you would never suspect Henry of not being true." Scouting with Daniel Boone She clasped her hands in silent misery, losing hope with every moment of his stoniness that she could move him to restraint or pity toward her wretched foster-father. Nan of Music Mountain Then they summoned Hilding, their foster-father, and bade him go to Frithiof and pray him to come with his followers to their aid. Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas All the lords for miles around were out chasing the wild beasts, and among them was the Prince, Ailbe's foster-father. The Book of Saints and Friendly Beasts He is a sort of foster-father to Buck. The Golden Woman A Story of the Montana Hills I do not know how much older my foster-father will be than I am. Scouting with Daniel Boone There was a recklessness in his manner and an occasional irreverence in his speech which struck his foster-father painfully. Duncan Polite The Watchman of Glenoro In doing this Joe spoiled his suit of clothes, and on returning home his foster-father, Deacon Amos Blackford threatened to punish him. Joe Strong on the Trapeze or The Daring Feats of a Young Circus Performer Colonel Yankton, his foster-father, had taught him the value of perseverance, and he had learned his lesson well. When Dreams Come True He understood with a heart as reckless as their own, but with a brain that had long since gathered strength from the gentle wisdom of the man who was a sort of foster-father to him. The Golden Woman A Story of the Montana Hills At the expiration of two years, as the shepherd was one day coming into the hut to feed these children, they both cried out, with hands extended towards their foster-father, beccos, beccos. The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) It was the custom in the households of Norse chiefs to give children into the special charge of a trusted thrall, who was then styled the child's foster-father. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History Joe called on his former foster-father, but did not find him at the house. Joe Strong on the Trapeze or The Daring Feats of a Young Circus Performer When William returned to his foster-father he informed him that he did not mean to have anything more to do with the smuggling. By Conduct and Courage A Story of the Days of Nelson Placing the old man on a sofa in the warm sitting-room where the light fell on his poor, pale face, Alec Deans in a moment recognized his foster-father, and set to work to restore him. Harper's Young People, January 13, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly Stepping up to his foster-father he asked: "And what is the boy's name?" Three Young Pioneers A Story of the Early Settlement of Our Country Leif observed at once that his foster-father was in lively spirits.... Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History The lad's former foster-father was not very cordial in his greeting, and, in fact, seemed rather embarrassed than otherwise. Joe Strong on the Trapeze or The Daring Feats of a Young Circus Performer In days of old, the foster-father was perhaps the monstrous Megatherium, a dung-factory of incomparable prodigality. The Glow-Worm and Other Beetles Faustulus, their foster-father, who, from having had the care of them from their earliest infancy, felt for them an almost parental affection, rushed between them to prevent them from shedding each other's blood. Romulus Makers of History In other words, a man whose son had been adopted into another family might claim to be regarded as the head of that family in the event of the death of the foster-father. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era Leif addressed him and asked: 'Wherefore art thou so belated, foster-father mine, and astray from the others?' Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History His father and mother are dead, and he ran away from his foster-father—a good thing, too, I guess. Joe Strong on the Trapeze or The Daring Feats of a Young Circus Performer This thought passed through Jurgen's mind one day while they were out at sea, where his foster-father had been taken suddenly ill. Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen "Ours are the best," said the old fisherman, Jürgen's foster-father; "these have no strength." What the Moon Saw: and Other Tales In that position he was in fact and in name the foster-father of all the tribes who lived in the territory he had helped to explore. Lewis and Clark Meriwether Lewis and William Clark He judged from what André had said, that he was much attached to his foster-son, and he concluded that Leo was equally interested in his foster-father. Make or Break or, The Rich Man's Daughter This thought came across Jörgen's mind out at sea, where his foster-father had been taken suddenly ill: he was in a high fever. The Sand-Hills of Jutland "Ours are better," said the old fisherman, Jurgen's foster-father; "these have no strength." Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen This thought struck Jürgen while they were out at sea, where his foster-father had been taken alarmingly ill. What the Moon Saw: and Other Tales My foster-father here is very kind to me; still it must be quite a different feeling to have a real father; but he too is in his grave. The Old Man of the Mountain, The Lovecharm and Pietro of Abano Tales from the German of Tieck Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent. Make or Break or, The Rich Man's Daughter When he had said some words to her, she asked Jussuf, "My King and foster-father asks who taught you the name Haschanascha?" Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers He had been picked up with his foster-father in the Bahamas. Asiatic Breezes Students on The Wing The next day King Ailill sent the heroes to his own foster-father, Ercol, to spend a night with him, that he also might test them. Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race He and his wife Malepa lived with me as a sort of foster-father and mother, though their united ages did not reach mine by a year or two. Pâkia 1901 Maggie went to school for two years, and was busy with her studies and her music lessons; but not an evening passed without her going to see her foster-father, after he left the shop. Make or Break or, The Rich Man's Daughter Then he thought of the sorrow of her foster-father the King, and how he had again fallen under the dominion of the crafty and deceitful snake-priests. Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers Deacon Blackford had taken care of Joe since the boy was about five years old, and was, in a sense, his foster-father. Joe Strong, the Boy Fish or Marvelous Doings in a Big Tank The fulfilment of his pious desire, is the only offering I can make to the memory of my dear foster-father. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 343, May 1844 So Guthorm and his men came to that house and they told the king's message to the foster-father. Viking Tales He did not give up the "mouse business" entirely, but found time to make new houses; and there were customers to purchase them, adding quite a sum to the income of his foster-father. Make or Break or, The Rich Man's Daughter He had stood there for some time when his foster-father came up and laid his hand kindly on his shoulder. The Grateful Indian And other Stories At one time Joe's foster-father made a serious charge against him, and our hero was on the verge of arrest. Joe Strong, the Boy Fish or Marvelous Doings in a Big Tank But, grumble as she might, there was no getting out of it, and, as Hauskuld would listen to nothing, she sought for her foster-father, Thiostolf, who never had been known to say her nay. The Red Romance Book "I have some money to add to it," I answered, taking from the store-room the amount I had received for wood since the death of my foster-father. Field and Forest The Fortunes of a Farmer He was a little perplexed, and he was afraid the mighty man would be angry with him for not keeping the appointment, and perhaps visit the neglect upon his foster-father. Make or Break or, The Rich Man's Daughter My foster-father was killed in an affray with the Indians. Desk and Debit or, The Catastrophes of a Clerk Edgar felt that, in refusing to pay his debts, his foster-father had besmirched his honor. American Men of Mind And when the marriage was over, she rode home with her husband Thorwald, and Thiostolf her foster-father was ever at her side, and she talked more to him than to Thorwald. The Red Romance Book He regarded his foster-father with a pair of challenging, smiling eyes that were full of humour. The Heart of Unaga Mrs. Harding is superlatively happy in her husband, her children, her foster-father, whom she still lovingly calls "mon père" and in her noble brother. Make or Break or, The Rich Man's Daughter I had fifteen hundred dollars in cash, after I had paid my fare to St. Louis—the worldly wealth of my deceased foster-father. Desk and Debit or, The Catastrophes of a Clerk Gudrid, being well brought up, looked neither to the right nor left, but dipped her head to her foster-father as she went by. Gudrid the Fair A Tale of the Discovery of America The game of finance Carnegie learned from Scott, his foster-father. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 11 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Businessmen The angry resentment of the child's foster-father had left her unmoved but this was different. The Lady Doc If Herndon had kept sober and done his best he might have made some return for all that Mr. Lincoln, who treated him like a foster-father, was trying to do for him. The Story of Young Abraham Lincoln When they arrived at the bungalow the bright eyes of the lovely Josephine interested the doctor far more than the sombre diseased organs of her foster-father. The Philippine Islands She rose from her couch and ordered the horses to be yoked to her chariot that she might take the four children to the Great Lake to see the king, her foster-father. A Book of Myths In this engagement Amphitryon, the kind friend and foster-father of Heracles, lost his life. Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome The child's foster-father stared at her as though he doubted his own ears. The Lady Doc With her went certain women to bear her company & do her service, & her foster-father, whose name was Ozur Agason, a wealthy man; & sundry other men withal. The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald The Tyrant (Harald Haardraade) The account was given to me by Mrs. Rizalʼs foster-father as we crossed the China Sea together. The Philippine Islands “A demon of the air shalt thou be until time shall cease!” said her foster-father. A Book of Myths I rode from there to Vagney, to get a physician for my foster-father, Girdel, who injured himself, but unfortunately he was not at home, and so I had to return alone. The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II You can look upon me, lad, just as a foster-father—as the husband of the woman who was for a time your nurse, and who would gladly repair the wrongs he did to you. The Dash for Khartoum A Tale of Nile Expedition He did not claim to be its real father—only its foster-father. Deep Furrows The foster-father, who was an American resident in Hong-Kong, found his eyesight gradually failing him. The Philippine Islands Then Eva went back to her chariot and drove to the palace of her foster-father at the Great Lake, and the four white swans were left on the lonely waters of Darvra. A Book of Myths At the same moment a terrific crash was heard and Fanfaro saw his foster-father sink away. The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II I suppose that I, like my foster-father, had had my call, but I am sure that after it, I was as much weaker in mind as I was in body. Rattlin the Reefer For the first time, the voice of her foster-father failed to bring her obedient footsteps; for her fluttering heart suspected something strange and unwelcome awaiting her. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 2, No. 14, December 1858 "No," she said firmly to herself the day she and Florence were see-sawing in front of the woodshed after school, "he's only just my foster-father; that's all." The Madigans Silēnus was the foster-father of Bacchus, the wine-god, and is described as a jovial old toper, with bald head, pug nose, and pimply face. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 "I owe it to my foster-father that I did not die of cold and starvation." The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II My foster-father went home, after the second Sunday, and put his house in order. Rattlin the Reefer Do not look so sternly upon me, foster-father! The Home Her day's experience had made her content to bear the eccentricities of her humble foster-father, but she was by no means anxious to be the instrument that should provoke a characteristic expression of them. The Madigans When I was older, I requested and received from my foster-father an explanation of my reception into his house. Strife and Peace People would look at her in passing, and then, more curiously, at her foster-father: that was all. Pirate Gold I paid off all the establishment; and, having got hold again of my foster-father and mother, Mr and Mrs Brandon, I rebuilt the lodge for them comfortably, and there I located them. Rattlin the Reefer No, you must not refuse it from your foster-father. The Home How this foster-father—she loved the term, it sounded so delightfully haughty—had obtained possession of one whose birthright would place her in a station so far above his own, she had not decided. The Madigans Saviour: the angel having foretold this name not only to His Mother, but also to Joseph, who was to be his foster-father. Summa Theologica, Part III (Tertia Pars) From the Complete American Edition Dixie was protesting against his working more that day, when, looking behind her, she saw the foster-father of the boy approaching. Dixie Hart Soon afterward Romulus hastened with his foster-father to Numitor; suspicion was changed into certainty, and the old man recognized them as his grandsons. A Smaller History of Rome Well can I guess what it had to do with; but this I tell thee, foster-father, never shall it be said that Gunnar let himself be cowed because thou camest in arms to the isle. The Vikings of Helgeland The Prose Dramas Of Henrik Ibsen, Vol. III. Leif observed at once that his foster-father was in lively spirits. The Northmen, Columbus and Cabot, 985-1503 With that she went away, and found her foster-father Thiostolf, and told him what was in store for her, and was very heavy-hearted. The story of Burnt Njal From the Icelandic of the Njals Saga Thus did Mozart ever speak of his foster-father in music, and the title, transmitted to posterity, admirably expressed the sweet, placid, gentle nature, whose possessor was personally beloved no less than he was admired. The Great German Composers He loved his wife deeply; yet his devotion to the prophet and the sense of obligation which he owed him as foster-father, for having freed him from servitude, appealed to him strongly. The Days of Mohammed In it Edgar expressed much contrition for the trouble which his larger experience in life told him he had cost his foster-father, and asked his forgiveness. The Dreamer A Romantic Rendering of the Life-Story of Edgar Allan Poe Leif addressed him, and asked: “Wherefore art thou so belated foster-father mine, and astray from the others?” The Northmen, Columbus and Cabot, 985-1503 Silenus:—The foster-father and companion of Bacchus, god of wine. Modern Prose And Poetry; For Secondary Schools Edited With Notes, Study Helps, And Reading Lists The North has given to the world the simple Shunammite, the humble Canaanite, the impassioned Magdalene, the good foster-father Joseph, and the Virgin Mary. The Life of Jesus Each of them went to the house of his father and mother, of his foster-mother and foster-father. The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge A wall had been raised between him and his foster-father that would never be scaled. The Dreamer A Romantic Rendering of the Life-Story of Edgar Allan Poe Proclaim my title, To save the effusion of my subjects' blood; and thou shalt still Be as my foster-father near my breast, And next my Leonora. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 He has been reared by a dwarf and cripple, Mime, and the first we see of him is on his entry with a wild bear in leash, which beast he drives at his terrified foster-father. Richard Wagner Composer of Operas This man was of German birth, Tyrker by name, a southerner who had for years dwelt with Eirek and been made the foster-father of Leif, who had been fond of him since childhood. Historic Tales, Vol. 1 (of 15) The Romance of Reality It was bad enough to have killed a man; but the victim was his own uncle, and the father—at least the foster-father—of Gnulemah. Idolatry A Romance The amount of his indebtedness was now, however, sufficient to give him a shock which thoroughly aroused him, and he was genuinely distressed; for he had no wish to ruthlessly pain his foster-father. The Dreamer A Romantic Rendering of the Life-Story of Edgar Allan Poe O, my foster-father, Welcome as mercy to a man condemned! The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 Nothing was to be seen or heard of Undine; and as her foster-father would by no means suffer Huldbrand to pursue her, they had nothing for it but to go in again. Famous Stories Every Child Should Know His foster-father had been deprived of his dominion, and lived on a pension paid by the British. Across India Or, Live Boys in the Far East Years afterwards, Manetho had here embalmed his foster-father: through long hours had he labored at his hateful task, with curious zest and conscientiousness. Idolatry A Romance He drew back as if he had been struck and fixed upon his foster-father a gaze in which every spark of affection was, for the moment, dead. The Dreamer A Romantic Rendering of the Life-Story of Edgar Allan Poe My foster-father! let my knees express My joys for your return! The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 04 O foster-father, is all faith departed That this hateful face should be staring upon me? Poems By The Way & Love Is Enough When Hauk reached Norway and told the King all that he had done, Harald was well content, for the King of England had been forced to become the foster-father of his little son. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) To the maritime customs service, Sir Robert has been a foster-father. The Awakening of China What difference did the taunts of schoolmates, the hardness of a foster-father make now? The Dreamer A Romantic Rendering of the Life-Story of Edgar Allan Poe The boys thanked their brother-in-law, Sævil, and their foster-father, Regin, and all the others who had helped them, and gave the men rich gifts. The Relation of the Hrolfs Saga Kraka and the Bjarkarimur to Beowulf A Contribution To The History Of Saga Development In England And The Scandinavian Countries Besides, you must recollect that she's liable to have a lot of property some time, an' it seems more fit fer me to be guardian than foster-father if that time ever comes. The Daughter of Anderson Crow For one who became foster-father to a child was usually of lower rank than the real father. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) "If it please my foster-father to give me to thee, O King, I am willing," replied Ethne. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland When Poe had entered West Point his foster-father had drawn a long breath of relief. The Dreamer A Romantic Rendering of the Life-Story of Edgar Allan Poe Meriadoc recognizes his foster-father and springs clear over the table to greet him. The Relation of the Hrolfs Saga Kraka and the Bjarkarimur to Beowulf A Contribution To The History Of Saga Development In England And The Scandinavian Countries "St. Joseph was the foster-father of Our Blessed Lord, Reverend Brother," he said primly. The Altar Steps She is a fairy's child, full beautiful; and has been brought up by her foster-father, the yogi Kanwa, in his forest hermitage. The Crest-Wave of Evolution A Course of Lectures in History, Given to the Graduates' Class in the Raja-Yoga College, Point Loma, in the College-Year 1918-19 And the child ran to his foster-father to kiss him, but when he saw Flahari in bonds he burst out weeping and would not be at peace until he was set free. The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland The boy saw at once that his foster-father was very angry. The Dreamer A Romantic Rendering of the Life-Story of Edgar Allan Poe A foster-father is not the same as a stepfather. Baltimore Catechism, No. 4 An Explanation of the Baltimore Catechism of Christian Doctrine St. Joseph, whom we also call His father, was only His foster-father or guardian upon earth. Baltimore Catechism, No. 3 During this summer she received news of the serious illness of her friend and foster-father, Bishop Joyce. Notable Women of Modern China He dandles on his knee a little princess, daughter of Amenhotep III., whose foster-father he was, and who died before him. Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to the Study of Antiquities in Egypt There was cast over him his dress of concealment by the garment of the Land of Promise that was given by his foster-father in wizardry. The Cattle-Raid of Cualnge (Tain Bo Cualnge) : An Old Irish Prose-Epic A foster-father is one who takes a person, whether a relative or a stranger, and adopts him as his son. Baltimore Catechism, No. 4 An Explanation of the Baltimore Catechism of Christian Doctrine A. St. Joseph, the husband of the Blessed Virgin, was the foster-father or guardian of Our Lord while on earth. Baltimore Catechism, No. 3 Porter, son and nephew of American naval officers, destined to be foster-father of Farragut, the first American admiral, and father of the great Admiral Porter, was then in his early thirties and loved a fight. White Shadows in the South Seas He felt a sudden great pity for his foster-father, but pity had come too late. Through stained glass This was not easy to him; for the two sons of Bethe Mac Bain, the two sons of Ailill's foster-mother and foster-father, came on him, and wounded him so that he fell by them. The Cattle-Raid of Cualnge (Tain Bo Cualnge) : An Old Irish Prose-Epic Most likely He worked in the carpenter shop with His foster-father, St. Joseph. Baltimore Catechism, No. 4 An Explanation of the Baltimore Catechism of Christian Doctrine In giving the ancestors or forefathers of Our Lord, why do the Gospels give the ancestors of Joseph, who was only Christ's foster-father, and not the ancestors of Mary, who was Christ's real parent? Baltimore Catechism, No. 3 Her foster-father was, doubtless, occupied with his bees; but his wife? International Weekly Miscellany - Volume 1, No. 6, August 5, 1850 One day my—my foster-father and my foster-mother were talking. Through stained glass And Sinfiotli cried out the joyous tidings to his foster-father, and tarried not to set the point to the stone that sundered them, and lo, the blade pierced through, and Sigmund grasped the point. The Story of Sigurd the Volsung St. Joseph is called in the Scripture a "just man," and he was the foster-father of Our Lord. Baltimore Catechism, No. 4 An Explanation of the Baltimore Catechism of Christian Doctrine Toward Lucy's son he must bear himself--politically--henceforward, not as the intimate confiding friend or foster-father, but as the statesman with greater interests than his own to protect. The Testing of Diana Mallory They say that you are the child's foster-father now. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex It cannot be otherwise than becoming in a youth, now in his nineteenth year, to combine his duties towards his benefactor and foster-father with those of his education and progress. Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826, Volume 2 KING.—The lady is not her own mistress, and her foster-father is not at home. Hindu literature : Comprising The Book of good counsels, Nala and Damayanti, The Ramayana, and Sakoontala Like a foster-father, Cicero induces the young man to break off his evil habits, and persuades the father to forgive him and pay his debts. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature The stranger is called "foster-father," and he teaches any boy under his care to ride well, and to shoot at a mark. Far Off Now soon he rode to find Thorarin the Wise, his foster-father. The Story of Grettir the Strong The dear child wanders around the country getting money for her old foster-father. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 07 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes GAUTAMÍ.—Daughter, see, here comes thy foster-father; he is eager to fold thee in his arms; his eyes swim with tears of joy. Hindu literature : Comprising The Book of good counsels, Nala and Damayanti, The Ramayana, and Sakoontala The lady is not her own mistress, and her foster-father is not at home. Sakoontala or the Lost Ring An Indian Drama His foster-father presents him with a horse, and weapons of war, and requires no payment in return for all his care. Far Off "Sooth is the sage's guess," said Bardi; "that is the very man, foster-father." The Story of Grettir the Strong Justin Martyr mentions, as a tradition of his time, that Jesus assisted his foster-father in making yokes and ploughs. Legends of the Madonna as Represented in the Fine Arts The cowherds, led by the bearded Nanda, Krishna's foster-father, have hurried to the scene and Balarama, Krishna's half-brother, is excitedly pointing out that Krishna is safe. The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry Daughter, see, here comes thy foster-father; he is eager to fold thee in his arms; his eyes swim with tears of joy. Sakoontala or the Lost Ring An Indian Drama The dear old tramping quack-doctor, Oriel's foster-father, in particular might well be praised in language that would sound exaggerated. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, April 2, 1919 This I could not have deemed, foster-father," said he, "that thou wouldst grudge me the aid of the bravest of men, if my need should be hard. The Story of Grettir the Strong As in a lightning flash she knew that she had sent her lover to risk his life for her foster-father, without knowing what she did. Round Anvil Rock A Romance With her went some female attendants, and her foster-father, by name Ozur Agason, a man of great power, and some other people. Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway "I shall have thrown it off," he said, "when I have to follow up the blood-feud for my foster-father." The Story of Burnt Njal: the great Icelandic tribune, jurist, and counsellor She felt that it was a very hard trial for the poor weaver, but her code allowed no question that a father by blood must have a claim above that of any foster-father. Silas Marner Then Onund went into the forest, while the two brothers took the boat of their foster-father Ingjald, rowed away and lay in hiding a little way off. Grettir the Strong, Icelandic Saga She looked at it with soft, excited cries of surprise and delight, instantly divining that the unopened parcels and sealed boxes contained more of the gifts which her foster-father was constantly lavishing upon her. Round Anvil Rock A Romance He was considered one of the wisest men in Sweden, and was Earl Ragnvald's relation and foster-father. Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway With that she went away, and found her foster-father Thiostolf, and told him what was in store for her, and was very heavy- hearted. The Story of Burnt Njal: the great Icelandic tribune, jurist, and counsellor It was a kind Christian family living in a pleasant country village, the foster-father a deacon in the church. Dear Enemy Soon he went to see his foster-father Thorarin the Wise, who welcomed him and asked what help he had been able to obtain, for Bardi's journey had been arranged beforehand by them both. Grettir the Strong, Icelandic Saga Still, he was willing to pay all proper deference to an old friend, and to the foster-father of the girl who was to be his wife. Round Anvil Rock A Romance Her foster-father, Thorolf Lusarskeg, followed her, and never left her; and others of her faithful followers spied about to discover her enemies, and where they were. Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway Yea, yea," said Christopher, laughing; "thou puttest force on no man, is it not so, foster-father? Child Christopher and Goldilind the Fair The princes had been named by their foster-father Bahman and Perviz, after two of the ancient kings of Persia, while the princess was called Parizade, or the child of the genii. The Arabian Nights I did not expect, my foster-father," said he, "that you would deny me the man who is bravest in all that he undertakes. Grettir the Strong, Icelandic Saga And who knows if Guillaume de Villon, his foster-father, has one sou to rub against another? The Line of Love Dizain des Mariages Einar replies, "I can tell thee nothing about it; but take thy foster-father Kalf with thee; he can give thee information about all that took place." Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway The foster-father was childless and a widower, but, among the humble as well as the rich French, ambition of posthumous remembrance often actuates impersonal bequests. In the Heart of the Vosges And Other Sketches by a "Devious Traveller" Forty-two days later, mother took back in triumph to Paris the nurse, the foster-father, and me, and installed us in a little house at Neuilly, on the banks of the Seine. My Double Life The Memoirs of Sarah Bernhardt A little later she sent her sons to Hedin, her foster-father in Soknadal, where they remained for a time and then wanted to return to their mother. Grettir the Strong, Icelandic Saga Why Corporal Joliffe felt that he ought to share the compliments it is difficult to imagine, unless it was as a kind of foster-father or nurse to the baby. The Fur Country Seventy Degrees North Latitude He set the child upon his knee, and was his foster-father, and took him with himself eastward to Viken, and there he was brought up in the house of Guthorm. Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway On his return, his foster-father still eggs him on to slay the Dragon, and thus to shew that there was still a Volsung left. Popular Tales from the Norse The foster-father died, and my nurse married a concierge, who used to pull open the door at 65 Rue de Provence. My Double Life The Memoirs of Sarah Bernhardt He thus early became the foster-father of Lucy Larcom's children of the brain, and, what was far more to her, a life-long friend, adviser, and supporter. Authors and Friends Her foster-father died last week, and left no end of messages and requests to Mr. Macleod, his friend and constant companion in his hunting expeditions. An Algonquin Maiden A Romance of the Early Days of Upper Canada Daniel soon felt a childish reverence for his foster-father, and toward his foster-mother he showed a trusting love. After Long Years and Other Stories And Dermat, when he saw his foster-father, greeted him gladly and told him of the solemn vow which the Princess Grania had laid upon him, and how she was his wedded wife. Celtic Tales, Told to the Children Presently the whole Jewish race is imperilled by an act of Mordecai, the foster-father of Esther, who refuses to do obeisance to Haman, a powerful and favourite courtier. Introduction to the Old Testament She answered that she was perfectly aware of its being the feast of the foster-father of Jesus, but that she had not been thinking of the child of that name. The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ Seating herself on a bearskin, not far from her foster-father, she interchanged with him mellow syllables of greeting. An Algonquin Maiden A Romance of the Early Days of Upper Canada When Daniel Trent had reached his fourteenth year, he was able to assist his foster-father in his business. After Long Years and Other Stories But his first care had been to seek out his foster-father, Jonathan, the old and devoted servitor of his family. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 01 — Fiction But now imagine of what importance it must be, that this head-artery—the foster-father of the whole body—should be sheltered from every accident. The History of a Mouthful of Bread And its effect on the organization of men and animals Owing to his erratic habits, Poe's foster-father disowned him, and after that life for him was a constant battle with poverty. Elson Grammar School Literature v4 The gift was accepted by Champlain, and these savage maidens became exceedingly attached to their foster-father, as we shall see in the sequel. Voyages of Samuel De Champlain — Volume 01 He liked not the Dyaks who brought him to me, but in the first moment of our acquaintance he adopted me as his foster-father, and loved me like a son. The Minds and Manners of Wild Animals A Book of Personal Observations ‘Tell me more of thy tales, foster-father,’ said Gold-mane, ‘and fear not for me!’ The Roots of the Mountains; Wherein Is Told Somewhat of the Lives of the Men of Burgdale She began to feel sorry for the little foster-father. Mr. Bingle Scarcely had he returned home when he was visited by his foster-father Hilding who, strange as it may seem, had come to ask his aid in behalf of Ingeborg and her brothers. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 3 The young theologian willingly submitted, after confessing to his foster-father how strongly love for Barbara had taken possession of him. Barbara Blomberg — Complete The wedding was celebrated with great joy, and the young King caused his father and his foster-father to be brought, and loaded them with treasures. Household Tales by Brothers Grimm As an addition to their foster-father, Crean, the pups had adopted Amundsen. South: the story of Shackleton's 1914-1917 expedition My brother was a dear friend of the king, foster-father even to his eldest son Olaf, and he weakly bowed his head and left the land. Vandrad the Viking, the Feud and the Spell Dear foster-father, the high gods in their wisdom have fashioned us each man to illustrate some virtue. The Coming of Cuculain "I sure am some foster-father when I get started!" The Landloper When the appointed day came, their foster-father presented each of them with a good gun and a dog, and let each of them take as many of his saved-up gold pieces as he chose. Household Tales by Brothers Grimm Lord Shrewsbury was known to be summoned, and Cicely spent half her time in watching for some well-known face, in the hope that he might bring her good foster-father in his train. Unknown to History: a story of the captivity of Mary of Scotland "So?" said Leif, in unconscious imitation of his old German foster-father. The Thrall of Leif the Lucky A Story of Viking Days His parents, when they came to see him, found "their eighteen-months-old progeny astride of one of the horses of his foster-father." The Duchess of Berry and the Court of Charles X As the people had loved Nero, so did the aristocracy love Marcus Aurelius; his foster-father Antonin excepted, he was the only gentleman that had sat on the throne. Imperial Purple "Now," said the foster-father, "I pronounce you out of your apprenticeship; you are skilled huntsmen." Household Tales by Brothers Grimm Ay, and it might bring the head of thy foster-father to the block, if he were thought to have concealed the matter. Unknown to History: a story of the captivity of Mary of Scotland I have heard that in the North a foster-son does not treat his foster-father as his superior, but as his servant. The Thrall of Leif the Lucky A Story of Viking Days Unquestionably, Nathan, there belongs A vote to such a foster-father—and The first, if you require it. Nathan the Wise; a dramatic poem in five acts "Why art thou so late, oh my foster-father?" cried Leif, as he ran to him. This Country of Ours And in the evening when they had sat down to supper, they said to their foster-father, "We will not touch food, or take one mouthful, until you have granted us a request." Household Tales by Brothers Grimm At the same time she saw, to her great joy, that M. de Chateauneuf had caused her foster-father to enter the barge with them. Unknown to History: a story of the captivity of Mary of Scotland "Health and greeting, foster-father!" he said in his clear voice. The Thrall of Leif the Lucky A Story of Viking Days Our foster-father, The reverend Hilding, with his silver-beard, Stood forth and spoke in words of wisdom full, Short apothegms, as keen as sharpened swords. Fridthjof's Saga; a Norse romance Her eye passed quickly over the brilliant company and lingered on a lady of high rank who was sitting next her foster-father. Undine And yet I am no novice in the functions of a foster-father. More Hunting Wasps But to her surprise at night Mary addressed her again, "My daughter, did that true-hearted foster-father of thine speak in sooth?" Unknown to History: a story of the captivity of Mary of Scotland You have taken this so well, foster-father, that it is in my mind to ask of you a boon which I should be thankful if you would grant. The Thrall of Leif the Lucky A Story of Viking Days Unsheltered, sorrowful stands the rover; He looks at the meadow and grove burnt over,- Of Hilding's coming quite unaware, His foster-father with silver hair. Fridthjof's Saga; a Norse romance Their father, being the princess's foster-father, had the right of bestowing her in marriage, as her own father was dead. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 13 At one of these visits Bakhtyár's foster-father Idrís was present, and related to his adopted son how he had found him in the jungle. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 12 [Supplement] Cicely was sure to see her foster-father after morning prayers on the way from the chapel across the inner court. Unknown to History: a story of the captivity of Mary of Scotland There is yet another reason why you should allow me my way, foster-father. The Thrall of Leif the Lucky A Story of Viking Days But his Scotch foster-father disapproved of his conduct and withdrew him from the University. The American Spirit in Literature : a chronicle of great interpreters With her pleasure overflowing as of old in rippling laughter, she turned to greet the King's foster-father who came stalking toward her. The Ward of King Canute; a romance of the Danish conquest Then smiled the carline and said: “Yea, he is thy foster-father, and yet a fond one.” The House of the Wolfings The only consideration that seemed to her in its favour was the avoidance of implicating her foster-father, but a Sunday morning spent with him removed the scruple. Unknown to History: a story of the captivity of Mary of Scotland It is two weeks now, foster-father, since the winter booths were finished and you began the practice of sending out exploring parties. The Thrall of Leif the Lucky A Story of Viking Days Her eye glanced rapidly over the brilliant company, and rested upon a lady of high rank who was sitting next to her foster-father. Undine I do not blame my foster-father that he is lifting the corner of his mouth at me. The Ward of King Canute; a romance of the Danish conquest “Yea,” she said, “yet have I seen waking or sleeping no other father save my foster-father; yet my very mother I have seen, as one who should meet her in the flesh one day.” The House of the Wolfings You slew Mermes when he was weak with wounds, did you not, and he was my foster-father. Morning Star "I kept the watch last night, foster-father," he said, quietly. The Thrall of Leif the Lucky A Story of Viking Days "Nay, foster-father, I have been to the Temple," she answered, lying. Eric Brighteyes His foster-father regarded him from under lowered lids. The Ward of King Canute; a romance of the Danish conquest Men did not heed that he said thy daughter, but deemed that he said my daughter, since he was wont as her would-be foster-father to call her so. The House of the Wolfings I told my foster-father; but I met with neither sympathy nor understanding. The Lion's Skin "Has not my credit improved at ail, after all this time, foster-father?" he demanded, waylaying the chief on his descent from the forecastle. The Thrall of Leif the Lucky A Story of Viking Days Nay, name me not with Gudruda, foster-father; I am but a grey goose by thy white swan. Eric Brighteyes In their retreat, the two Northern jarls and the young monarch's foster-father faced each other uncertainly. The Ward of King Canute; a romance of the Danish conquest At first when you came here there was your perpetual worry with that unreasonable cripple of a foster-father of yours— Rebecca. Rosmersholm Bernard, however capricious Edmee may seem, never abandon her, if you would deserve the blessing of your foster-father. Mauprat If you have a boon to ask of your foster-father, comrade, it is my advice that you forget all such pagan errors as that story of the curse. The Thrall of Leif the Lucky A Story of Viking Days Say what fate for me, foster-father—the Stone of Doom and the pool where faithless women lie? Eric Brighteyes The foster-father and son, left for a few moments to themselves, had little to say, but sat looking into each other's faces with eyes full of meaning, each understanding what was in the other's heart. That Mainwaring Affair This man, who in himself is the whole staff of the Territorial Bank in Corsica, is Paganetti's foster-father, an old lighthouse-keeper upon whom the solitude does not weigh. The Nabob On he flew and on he flew until he came to the old man's house, and so to the room where his foster-father himself was sitting. Twilight Land Of course, the truth was that he felt aggrieved at being sent off to bed like a little boy while his foster-father, the old dwarf, made confidences to me. Child of Storm "Look, foster-father," she said; "yonder sit a pretty pair!" Eric Brighteyes "Mr. Scott, you are the foster-father of Harold Scott Mainwaring who has just preceded you upon the witness stand, are you not?" That Mainwaring Affair "But I am likewise his foster-father," said the old man. The Magic Skin "Are they not birds of a feather?" cried the foster-father. Twilight Land He wrote a minister, asking him what became of God the Father; he asked another man about religion, and was told how obedient Christ was to his foster-father Joseph. The Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Volume 10 Thou wouldst drive me hence with Groa my mother, though perchance thou hast yet more reason to hold me dear, foster-father. Eric Brighteyes This was his offering of vengeance to the shade of his foster-father; and then he made his sons, Herlek and Gerit, rulers of Norway. The Danish History, Books I-IX "He scarcely speaks even to me, his foster-father!" The Magic Skin Little, or much; or all—read it as thou wilt, foster-father. Eric Brighteyes |
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