Paul Clifford — Volume 03
1830
Paul Clifford — Volume 03
Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton
1830
A novel likely written during the mid-19th century. The book explores themes of adventure and moral conflict as it follows the escapades of a group of highwaymen, led by the resplendent Captain Lovett, who plot to rob a carriage carrying a nobleman. At the start of the novel, the atmosphere is set under the moonlight, where two robbers, Ned and Augustus, await the arrival of their target. As they engage in witty banter about the night's chilling excitement, their leader Lovett arrives with news of their imminent opportunity. The narrative reveals their preparations for the robbery, laced with humor and philosophical musings on their criminal lifestyle. Alongside this, we are introduced to the nobleman, who displays a mix of composure and dread in the face of his danger, culminating in a tense yet humorous robbery scene that showcases the characters' intricate personalities and motivations.
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“It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents, except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which swept up the streets (for it is in London that our scene lies), rattling along the housetops, and fiercely agitating the scanty flame of the lamps that struggled against the darkness.””
— Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton
“It was a dark and stormy night...””
— Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton
“Can any man doubt whether it is better to be a great statesman or a common thief?””
— Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton
“The ancients," quoth Paul, "were very great men, Mr MacGrawler.""They were so, sir," returned the critic; "we make it a rule of our profession to assert the fact.""But, sir," said Paul, "they were wrong now and then.""Never, Ignoramus; never!""They praised poverty, Mr MacGrawler!" said Paul, with a sigh."Hem!" quoth the critic, a little staggered; but presently recovering his characteristic acumen, he observed, "It is true, Paul; but that was of the poverty of other people.””
— Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton
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