The Duckling knew the splendid creatures, and felt oppressed by a peculiar sadness.

Even the king heard of it, and came to see the splendid creature with his own eyes.

"I hear you," Wyl replied, in awe of the splendid creature before him.

That splendid creature may one day be your stepmother.

"What a splendid creature," said the doctor to himself as he looked after her.

In truth, she was a splendid creature, and yet, I know not how, her beauty suggested more of the spirit than of the flesh.

He was a splendid creature, a head taller than a stalwart human, though not quite so tall as a Wyvilo.

"Yes," said James; "he was a splendid creature, brother to this one, and just like him."

He had to admit there was very little similarity between himself and this splendid creature.

Looking at him closely, Tennyson saw that he was a rather splendid creature.