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1 And with these words he disappeared behind one of the tapestried portieres.
The Count of Monte CristoBy Alexandre Dumas ContextHighlight In Chapter 34. The Colosseum.
2 Ali reappeared for the third time, and drew back the tapestried hanging which concealed the door, to signify to his master and Albert that they were at liberty to pass on.
The Count of Monte CristoBy Alexandre Dumas ContextHighlight In Chapter 77. Haidee.
3 But immediately through this opening twenty more shots were fired, and the flame, rushing up like fire from the crater of a volcano, soon reached the tapestry, which it quickly devoured.
The Count of Monte CristoBy Alexandre Dumas ContextHighlight In Chapter 77. Haidee.
4 Saying which Monte Cristo bowed, and disappeared behind the tapestry, leaving the major fascinated beyond expression with the delightful reception which he had received at the hands of the count.
The Count of Monte CristoBy Alexandre Dumas ContextHighlight In Chapter 55. Major Cavalcanti.
5 Splendid paintings by the first masters were ranged against the walls, intermingled with magnificent trophies of war, while heavy curtains of costly tapestry were suspended before the different doors of the room.
The Count of Monte CristoBy Alexandre Dumas ContextHighlight In Chapter 34. The Colosseum.
6 At the same time the count appeared to increase in stature, his form, nearly double its usual height, stood out in relief against the red tapestry, his black hair was thrown back, and he stood in the attitude of an avenging angel.
The Count of Monte CristoBy Alexandre Dumas ContextHighlight In Chapter 117. The Fifth of October.
7 Haidee's only reply was to direct her servant by a sign to withdraw the tapestried curtain that hung before the door of her boudoir, the framework of the opening thus made serving as a sort of border to the graceful tableau presented by the young girl's picturesque attitude and appearance.
The Count of Monte CristoBy Alexandre Dumas ContextHighlight In Chapter 49. Haidee.