The Sieur de Artigny was held guilty, Madame," he said regretfully, glancing about as though to assure himself alone.
He glanced about, to assure himself we were alone.
Cassion came twice, more to assure himself that I was safely held than for any other purpose, yet it pleased me to see his eyes follow my movements, and to realize the man had deeper interest in me than formerly.
The Jaguar was so intimately convinced of the fidelity with which General Rubio would fulfil his engagements, that he did not even take the trouble to assure himself of the fact.
This latter, I perceived, he produced when all was tranquil, and seemed, as he cast a furtive glance around, to assure himself that he was the only company present.
He turned it round to the light, to see that no rust had rested on it, and then pressed its point on the deck, and let it spring up again, to assure himself that it had not lost its pliancy.
Though such conjecture seems improbable, the thing is yet possible; and to assure himself, Halberger at length resolves upon going over to the tolderia of the Tovas.
The gaucho every now and then casts a glance over his shoulder, to assure himself of the sun's disc being true behind their backs; and in this manner they press on, still keeping up the pace at which they had started.
Newman, passing his hands hastily over the back and arms of Nicholas, as if to assure himself that he had broken no bones.
Every boy was there, but every boy was afraid to speak, so Squeers glared along the lines to assure himself; and every eye drooped, and every head cowered down, as he did so.
As he did so, he glanced warily round as though to assure himself of the impression which her unlooked-for appearance had created.
He approached it with caption, stopping at intervals to assure himself that no one was near.
Quaffing it off at a single gulp, he stood smacking his lips--as if to assure himself of the quality of the liquor.
Now and then only did he cast a glance upon the ground--less to assure himself he was on the track of the broken shoe, than to notice whether something else might not be learnt from the sign, besides its mere direction.
To assure himself of it, he said in a quick and firm voice: "Cain!
Rising abruptly, he ran to the window, as if to assure himself, by a second examination of the cipher, that he was not deceived.
It was on leaving Saint Merely's that he went to the lunatic asylum, to assure himself that Dr.
In order, however, to assure himself that he was right, he confirmed his surmises by actual inquiry and then continued thoughtfully on his path.
From time to time he glanced at her over his shoulder, as though to assure himself of her remaining quiet and making no effort to depart; and that done, busied himself about the fire again.
Dennis, after looking at his face to assure himself that he was serious.
Tidkins had lighted a lucifer-match—doubtless to assure himself that he was in the particular spot which he sought.
Suffice it to say, that sincere were the rejoicings throughout the household at the return of their young lord; nor was Pedro forgotten, as he took very good care to assure himself.
After casting a rapid glance around him, in order to assure himself that he was unobserved, he entered by the small gate, and, carefully closing and securing it after him, proceeded with a hurried step towards the barrier.
The stranger had remained motionless, with his eyes fixed on the surrounding plain, seeking, doubtless, to assure himself that he was really alone, and that he had nothing to fear from indiscreet glances.
Leaping from his horse, Don Melchior entered the rancho, in order to assure himself of the condition it was in.
Instead of proceeding directly to the rancho he went round it, in order to assure himself that, with the exception of the sentry at the door, he had no fear of being discovered by any watchman concealed at the rear of the building.
And Croustillac looked about him uneasily, as if to assure himselfhe was not the sport of a dream.
Paying no more attention to the pursuers, except by a glance to assure himself that, though hopelessly outstripped, they were still following him, he searched the horizon ahead for signs of the Blue fleet.
By taking a southerly course, moreover, he would, be able toassure himself of his direction.
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