Wieland: or, the Transformation, an American Tale
It is true that I am now changed; but I have not the consolation to reflect that my change was owing to my fortitude or to my capacity for instruction.
Charles Brockden Brown • Wieland: or, the Transformation, an American Tale
My voice summoned him to my aid; but I scarcely noticed his re-entrance, and now faintly recollect his terrified looks, his broken exclamations, his vehement avowals of innocence, the effusions of his pity for me, and his offers of assistance. I did not listen—I answered him not—I ceased to upbraid or accuse. His guilt was a point to which I was in
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Talk not to me, O my revered friend! of Carwin. He has told thee his tale, and thou exculpatest him from all direct concern in the fate of Wieland. This scene of havock was produced by an illusion of the senses. Be it so: I care not from what source these disasters have flowed; it suffices that they have swallowed up our hopes and our existence. Wh
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He disposed of his property in America, and joined my uncle and me, who had terminated the wanderings of two years at Montpellier, which will henceforth, I believe, be our permanent abode.
Charles Brockden Brown • Wieland: or, the Transformation, an American Tale
Here let me desist. Why should I rescue this event from oblivion? Why should I paint this detestable conflict? Why not terminate at once this series of horrors?—Hurry to the verge of the precipice, and cast myself for ever beyond remembrance and beyond hope? Still I live: with this load upon my breast; with this phantom to pursue my steps; with add
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Wieland was transformed at once into the man OF SORROWS!
Charles Brockden Brown • Wieland: or, the Transformation, an American Tale
Did my ears truly report these sounds? If I did not err, my brother was restored to just perceptions.
Charles Brockden Brown • Wieland: or, the Transformation, an American Tale
Alas! nothing but subjection to danger, and exposure to temptation, can show us what we are. By this test was I now tried, and found to be cowardly and rash.
Charles Brockden Brown • Wieland: or, the Transformation, an American Tale
The power that he spoke of was hitherto unknown to me: its existence was incredible; it was susceptible of no direct proof. He owns that his were the voice and face which I heard and saw. He attempts to give an human explanation of these phantasms; but it is enough that he owns himself to be the agent; his tale is a lie, and his nature devilish. As
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