Sambir

The shed for the storage of goods was empty, the boats had disappeared, appropriated — generally in night-time — by various citizens of Sambir in need of means of transport.

Almayer's Folly 2006

Nature slept in an exhausted repose after the fierce turmoil, while under the unsteady hand of the statesman of Sambir the Trovatore fitfully wept, wailed, and bade good-bye to his Leonore again and again in a mournful round of tearful and endless iteration.

Almayer's Folly 2006

There are thirty miles of river from Sambir to the gem-like islands of the estuary where the frigate was awaiting the return of the boats.

Almayer's Folly 2006

His own house stood amongst the other buildings in that enclosure, and the statesman of Sambir asked himself with a sinking heart when and how would it be given him to return to that house.

Almayer's Folly 2006

The merciful ruler of Sambir looked sleepy and rather sulky.

Almayer's Folly 2006

Bulangi was a matter of common notoriety and of undying interest to the inhabitants of Sambir.

Almayer's Folly 2006

Dain, who had been watching him as if fascinated, turned with a sigh of relief towards the ruler of Sambir.

Almayer's Folly 2006

To this girl Nina often spoke; the other inhabitants of Sambir seldom or never heard the sound of her voice.

Almayer's Folly 2006

For many weeks after this visit life in Sambir resumed its even and uneventful flow.

Almayer's Folly 2006

Netherlands under the inscription, “Sultan of Sambir.”

Almayer's Folly 2006