This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1876 Excerpt: ...the Czar, our Sovereign Lord and Most Potent Master.' Wherefore this haste--need it be done so soon? MINISTER OF JUSTICE. A prompt example better marks such crimes. DMITRI. It is too hasty. I will give some pause, Some little space. My lord, were you so placed, Methinks you would but choose to have some time Wherein to ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1876 Excerpt: ...the Czar, our Sovereign Lord and Most Potent Master.' Wherefore this haste--need it be done so soon? MINISTER OF JUSTICE. A prompt example better marks such crimes. DMITRI. It is too hasty. I will give some pause, Some little space. My lord, were you so placed, Methinks you would but choose to have some time Wherein to try and make your peace with God. It is the body we would kill; the soul Should meet with gentler treatment at our hands. 'Judge as ye would be judged, '--mysterious words Pregnant of meaning. Yes! he shall have time. Three rising suns from this I give to him, Then, ere the fourth gives light unto the day, Let Justice have its course, and Schouiski die. MINISTER OF JUSTICE. Your pardon, Sire. Schouiski stands not alone: His son and some score others share his crime. DMITRI. A score of lives scratched out by one poor pen! No, my good sir! One head shall ransom all, For clemency must temper all our acts. Alexis Schouiski and the rest are free. MINISTER OF JUSTICE. Your Majesty would give them liberty? DMITRI. Would give them what? I did not catch the word. MINISTER OF JUSTICE. Sire, it was liberty. DMITRI. No marvel, then, That dulled perception could not seize on it, So seldom does the word strike on my ear. Yes! It is liberty I give to them. A gift beyond all price. A flawless gem Reflecting rays of light to earth from Heaven, To guide our footsteps in the tortuous paths Which lead man onward, towards the unreached goal Of human progress. Without liberty, Man would but grope around a prisoned space With downcast eyes, not daring to look up, Or speak great thoughts, or coin new ideas, Or search for truth, or lay bare hidden lies, Or change a worn out system for a new, Or wrestle with the tyranny of wrong, And strike the fetters off the necks of...
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New in New jacket. Lang: -English, Pages 167. It is the reprint edition of the original edition which was published long back. The book is printed in black on high quality paper with Matt Laminated colored dust cover. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. We tried to manage the best possible copy but in some cases, there may be some pages which are blur or missing or with black spots. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. Print on Demand.
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New in New jacket. Lang: -English, Pages 167. It is the reprint edition of the original edition which was published long back. The book is printed in black on high quality paper with Matt Laminated colored dust cover. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. We tried to manage the best possible copy but in some cases, there may be some pages which are blur or missing or with black spots. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. Print on Demand.
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New in New jacket. Lang: -English, Pages 167. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden Screen Printing on round Spine Marble Paper in front, look like old binding (extra customization on request like complete leather, Golden Screen printing in Front, Color Leather, Colored book etc. ) Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition published long back. This book is printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Print on Demand.
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