 | Arabella M. Willson - 1856 - 398 pagina’s
...Every head excepting ours, was now in the dust. We remained kneeling, our hands folded, our eyes fixed on the Monarch. When he drew near, we caught his attention....us — 'Who are these?' 'The teachers, great King,' Ireplied. ' What, you speak Burman ? — the priests that I heard of last night ? When did you arrive... | |
 | Hannah Chaplin Conant - 1856 - 544 pagina’s
...fixed on the monarch. When he drew near, we caught his attention. He stopped, partly turned toward us : ' Who are these ? ' ' The teachers, great king,"...replied. ' What, you speak Burman — the priests thatl heard of last night?' ' When did you arrive ? ' 'Are you teachers of religion V ' 'Are you like... | |
 | Hannah O'Brien Chaplin CONANT - 1856 - 600 pagina’s
...Every head excepting ours was now in the dust. We remained kneeling, our hands folded, our eyes fixed on the monarch. When he drew near, we caught his attention. He stopped, partly turned toward us : ' Who are these ? ' ' The teachers, great king,' I replied. ' What, you speak Bnrman —... | |
 | Lucius Edwin Smith - 1856 - 534 pagina’s
...in Burmah. monarch. When he drew near we attracted his attention. He stopped, partly turned toward us;—' Who are these?' 'The teachers, great king,' I replied. ' What, you speak Burman?'" After a series of questions respecting themselves and their nation, the petition was read aloud. He... | |
 | John Baillie - 1858 - 424 pagina’s
...monarch, evidently taken with the sounds of his mother-tongue, issuing from the lips of foreigners ; " you speak Burman ! the priests that I heard of last...teachers of religion ? Are you like the Portuguese priest ? Are you married? Why do you dress so?" These and other queries answered, a smile played on... | |
 | Mrs. Macleod Wylie - 1859 - 554 pagina’s
...Every head excepting our's was now in the dust. We remained kneeling, our hands folded, our eyes fixed on the monarch. When he drew near we caught his attention....teachers of religion ?' ' Are you like the Portuguese Priest?' 'Are you married ?' These and similar questions we answered, when he appeared to be pleased... | |
 | Arabella M. Willson - 1859 - 390 pagina’s
...Every head excepting ours, was now in the dust. We remained kneeling, our hands folded, our eyes fixed on the Monarch. When he drew near, we caught his attention....— 'Who are these?' '"The teachers, great King,' Ireplied. ' What, you speak Burman ? — the priests that I heard of last night ? When did you arrive... | |
 | HENRY HOWE - 1859 - 748 pagina’s
...monarch. When he drew near we attracted his attention. He stopped, partly turned toward us;—'Who are these ?' ' The teachers, great king/ I replied. ' What, you speak Burman ?' " After a series of questions respecting themselves and their nation, the petition was read aloud.... | |
 | James Hough - 1860 - 724 pagina’s
...missionaries, who were kneeling, and asked, "Who are these?" "The teachers, great king," Mr Judson replied. " What ! you speak Burman — the priests...When did you arrive ? Are you teachers of religion 9 CHAP. A.re you like the Portuguese priest ? Are you married ? Why do you dress so ?" These and similar... | |
 | Mrs. Macleod Wylie - 1860 - 360 pagina’s
...Every head excepting ours was now in the dust. We remained kneeling, our hands folded, our eyes fixed on the monarch. When he drew near we caught his attention. He stopped, partly turn ed towards us — 'Who are these?' 'The teachers, great king,' I replied. 'What, you speak Burman... | |
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But it was his high aspect and commanding eye that chiefly riveted our attention. He strided on. Every head excepting ours was now in the dust. We remained kneeling, our hands folded, our eyes fixed on the monarch. When he. drew near, we caught his attention.... 
