The Juvenile Forget-me-not: A Christmas and New Year's Gift Or Birthday Present. 1839Miss Hill T. Fisher, 1838 - 178 páginas |
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... presented herself with a young child in her arms . Martha knew that it was her mother's custom to relieve dis- tress in whatever shape it presented itself , and the story the woman told , whether false or true , touched her to the soul ...
... presented herself with a young child in her arms . Martha knew that it was her mother's custom to relieve dis- tress in whatever shape it presented itself , and the story the woman told , whether false or true , touched her to the soul ...
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... her arm from his , presented her to his sovereign , who graciously bade her speak her wishes without fear . Re - assured by the kindness of the king's manner , almost forgetting the presence in which she stood MARTHA AND MARY . 51.
... her arm from his , presented her to his sovereign , who graciously bade her speak her wishes without fear . Re - assured by the kindness of the king's manner , almost forgetting the presence in which she stood MARTHA AND MARY . 51.
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... presented him- self , begging to hold his own father's rank on the field of Waterloo , which was a claim that could not be refused , though he was " a new boy ; " and it was already agreed , that since not more than a fourth could be ...
... presented him- self , begging to hold his own father's rank on the field of Waterloo , which was a claim that could not be refused , though he was " a new boy ; " and it was already agreed , that since not more than a fourth could be ...
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... presented itself , he ac- quitted himself with the utmost zeal and merit . " Captain Ross commanded several vessels du- ring the period he was under the orders of Lord de Saumarez , and was confirmed a lieutenant in 1805 ; after this he ...
... presented itself , he ac- quitted himself with the utmost zeal and merit . " Captain Ross commanded several vessels du- ring the period he was under the orders of Lord de Saumarez , and was confirmed a lieutenant in 1805 ; after this he ...
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... presented him- self , he fixed his eagle - eye upon him , and , with- out rising from his seat , inquired who he was , and whence he came . Thumelicus raised his head , and surveyed the speaker with reverence and admiration . His first ...
... presented him- self , he fixed his eagle - eye upon him , and , with- out rising from his seat , inquired who he was , and whence he came . Thumelicus raised his head , and surveyed the speaker with reverence and admiration . His first ...
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Adrastus Amphiaraus amusement ANECDOTE Appleby Arminius arms beautiful birds bless brave brother Captain Ross cherries child companion creature cried cup and ball dear mama delight eagerly Edward Edward Burrough enemy Eriphyle exclaimed eyes father fell Flavius flowers forest FOREST FLOWER gaoler Germanicus grave hand happy head heard heart Henrietta honour hope John Smeaton Julia Julius Cæsar king laugh LENOX Lionel little Martha LITTLE RED RIDING lived looked Lord de Saumarez Martha Mary merry mind minius morning mother never night noble orators parents poor Quakers raven returned Rivers Roman Rome round royal navy seemed Segestha sister sleep soldiers soon soul Speckledwings spirit stood story sure sword tears thee thing thou thought Thumelicus tion told took tree Tresham Vivian Walter Pixley Whitethroat wild William Penn wings wish word YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY young youth
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Página 53 - There were dames with their kerchiefs tied over their caps, To see if their poultry were free from mishaps ; The turkeys they gobbled, the geese screamed aloud, And the hens crept to roost in a terrified crowd...
Página 53 - Twas so bold that it feared not to play its joke With the doctor's wig, or the gentleman's cloak. Through the forest it roared, and cried gaily, "Now, You sturdy old oaks, I'll make you bow!
Página 54 - Then away went the wind in its holiday glee, And now it was far on the billowy sea, And the lordly ships felt its staggering blow, And the little boats darted to and fro. But lo ! it was night, and it sank to rest On the...
Página 54 - ... hens crept to roost in a terrified crowd; There was rearing of ladders, and logs laying on Where the thatch from the roof threatened soon to be gone. But the wind had passed on, and had met in a lane With a schoolboy, who panted and struggled in vain; For it tossed him and twirled him, then passed, and he stood With his hat in a pool and his shoe in the mud.
Página 52 - The wind one morning sprang up from sleep, Saying, " Now for a frolic ! Now for a leap ! Now for a madcap, galloping chase ! I'll make a commotion in every place...
Página 115 - When the coach was just arriving, the dinner was carried in — but, behold ! the whole paraphernalia of the dinner-table had vanished — silver spoons, knives, forks, all gone ! But what was the surprise and amusement to see, through the open window, upon a heap of rubbish in the yard, the whole array very carefully set out, and the raven performing the honours of the table to a numerous company of poultry which he had summoned about him, and was very consequentially regaling with bread ! ANECDOTE...
Página 53 - And it made them bow without more ado, Or it cracked their great branches through and through. Then it rushed like a monster on cottage and farm, Striking their dwellers with sudden alarm; And they ran out like bees in a midsummer swarm. There were dames with their kerchiefs tied over their caps, To see if their poultry were free from mishaps ; The turkeys they gobbled, the geese screamed aloud, And the hens crept to roost...
Página 138 - Their grimaces were highly entertaining, while, like monkeys, they looked first into it, and then behind, in hopes of finding the monster which was exaggerating their hideous gestures. A watch was also held to the ear of one, who supposing it alive, asked if it was good to eat. On being shown the glass of the skylight and binnacle, they touched it, and desired to know what kind of ice it was. During this scene, one of them wandered to the main hatchway, and, stooping down, saw the...
Página 44 - Mary, nothing abashed, denied every charge as false, and demanded, if not the liberation of her friends, at least the amelioration of their sufferings. As Mary pleaded, the justice grew angry, and at length the full violence of his temper broke forth, and the high-spirited girl, even more indignant than terrified, rushed from his presence. What was next to be done? She ordered her old attendant to saddle the horses, and mounting one, and bidding him follow on the other, she set off to the county...
Página 50 - ... and then, almost unconsciously falling on her knees, she prayed so eloquently that they might be released, that the king turned aside to wipe away a tear before he put forth his hand to raise her. The petition was granted. The king himself put into her hands the order for their release, and then, praying God might bless her, and taking leave of William Penn very kindly, passed out of the presence-chamber. Many of the lords accompanied the king, but the rest, closing around the almost terrified...