Tales, and Miscellaneous Pieces, Volumen11R. Hunter; Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy [&c., &c.], 1825 |
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... present edition been amended , as far as is consistent with the identity of the story . It is remarkable that several incidents which have been objected to as impossible or improbable were true . For instance , the medical case , p ...
... present edition been amended , as far as is consistent with the identity of the story . It is remarkable that several incidents which have been objected to as impossible or improbable were true . For instance , the medical case , p ...
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... present occasion , cannot even be suspected , " said Rosamond ; " for you know , alas ! that I have no lover at sea or land . " " But a shipwreck might bless the lucky shore with some rich waif , " said Godfrey . " Waifs and strays ...
... present occasion , cannot even be suspected , " said Rosamond ; " for you know , alas ! that I have no lover at sea or land . " " But a shipwreck might bless the lucky shore with some rich waif , " said Godfrey . " Waifs and strays ...
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... present , but with a view to some future object , about which he was constantly anxious . Mr. Percy and Mr. Falconer both observed lord Oldborough attentively during this visit : Mr. Percy studied him with philosophical curiosity , to ...
... present , but with a view to some future object , about which he was constantly anxious . Mr. Percy and Mr. Falconer both observed lord Oldborough attentively during this visit : Mr. Percy studied him with philosophical curiosity , to ...
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... present occasion , the care which the young diplomatist took not to commit him- self , the dexterity with which he " helped himself by countenance and gesture , " and " was judicious by signs , " proved that he was well skilled in all ...
... present occasion , the care which the young diplomatist took not to commit him- self , the dexterity with which he " helped himself by countenance and gesture , " and " was judicious by signs , " proved that he was well skilled in all ...
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... present secretary , Mr. Drakelow , who will prepare him for the situation you desire . Mr. Drakelow himself will , probably , soon leave me , to be employed more advantageously for his majesty's service , in some other manner . ” The ...
... present secretary , Mr. Drakelow , who will prepare him for the situation you desire . Mr. Drakelow himself will , probably , soon leave me , to be employed more advantageously for his majesty's service , in some other manner . ” The ...
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Página 340 - Lurk'd in her hand, and mourn'd his captive Queen: He springs to Vengeance with an eager pace, And falls like thunder on the prostrate Ace. The nymph exulting fills with shouts the sky; The walls, the woods, and long canals reply. 100 Oh thoughtless mortals! ever blind to fate, Too soon dejected, and too soon elate.
Página 261 - Because he is going to his aunt ?" " No, Caroline — you are very cruel — because I am sure he is very much touched and disappointed by your refusal. He cannot bear to see you again. Poor ! poor Mr. Barclay ! I have been shamefully ill-natured. I hope I did not prejudice your mind against him — I'll go directly and take leave of him — poor Mr. Barclay!" Rosamond, however, returned a few minutes afterwards, to complain that Mr. Barclay had not made efforts enough to persuade Caroline to listen...
Página 119 - In these, ere triflers half their wish obtain, The toiling pleasure sickens into pain : And e'en while fashion's brightest arts decoy, The heart distrusting asks if this be joy.
Página 232 - Harcourt was remarkably handsome and fashionable — completely a man of the world, and a courtier ; who, after having ruined his fortune by standing for government two contested county elections, had dangled year after year at court, living upon the hope and promise of a pension or a place, till his creditors warning him that they could wait no longer, he had fallen in love with lady Angelica Headingham.
Página 211 - with all that should accompany old age," " As honour, love, obedience, troops of friends," was, as she often declared, with gratitude to Providence, happier in age than she had been even in youth.