Her boy, who was sure to come to-morrow. "John, is that you? How softly you came in. And Lord Ravenel! He knows we are glad to see him. Shall we make him one of our own family for the time being, and take him with us to see Edwin married?"
Lord Ravenel bowed. "Maud tells us you have not seen Guy. I doubt if he will be able to arrive to-day; but we fully expect him tomorrow."
Lord Ravenel bowed again.英文原著 · 《John Halifax》
You have done a great service to your country, and we will not forget it. In a few days you will be fit and we shall show our gratitude by calling upon you to do something more. Hello, who's that?" A horseman had ridden past the window toward the stables. Moira ran to look out. "Oh!" she cried, "it is that Mr. Raven. I would know his splendid horse anywhere."
"Raven!" said Cameron sharply and wide awake. "Raven, by Jove!" muttered the Inspector.英文原著 · 《The Patrol of the Sun Dance Trail》
When seen in the air, the crow is the only other bird for which the raven could be mistaken; but the raven does more sailing and less flapping, and he delights in describing circles as he easily soars high above the trees. On the ground, he is seen to be a far larger bird than the largest crow. The curious beard or fringe of feathers on his breast at once distinguishes him.英文原著 · 《Bird Neighbors》
She declares that this is the richest possession of the Black Raven, and all who would be so happy as to enjoy it must partake of it at her table. Balby! Balby! hasten my good fellow, and command the venison pastry," said Frederick, eagerly. what bliss to lodge in the Black Raven' Waiter, I say! fly to this exalted woman!"
Balby rushed out to seek the hostess and have himself announced. Madame Blaken received him in her boudoir, to which she had withdrawn to rest a little after the labors of the day. These labors were ever a victory and added to her fame.英文原著 · 《Frederick the Great and His Family》
"Pardon--I was forgetting my son--Lord Ravenel."
The youth thus presented merely bowed. He was about eighteen or so, tall and spare, with thin features and large soft eyes. He soon retreated to the garden-door, where he stood, watching the boys play, and shyly attempting to make friends with Muriel. "I believe Ravenel has seen you years ago, Mrs. Halifax. His sister made a great pet of him as a child. He has just completed his education--at the College of St. Omer, was it not, William?"
"The Catholic college of St.英文原著 · 《John Halifax》