Family Romance: Or, Episodes in the Domestic Annals of the Aristocracy, Том 2Hurst and Blackett, 1853 |
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... able selfishness , might have forsaken him ; and that he might have preferred the generous , though humble name of Floyde , to one that had brought him nothing but a keener memorial of his misfortunes . " At the age of sixty - five ...
... able selfishness , might have forsaken him ; and that he might have preferred the generous , though humble name of Floyde , to one that had brought him nothing but a keener memorial of his misfortunes . " At the age of sixty - five ...
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... able acquisition to the library of every Scottish gentleman . In the foregoing narrative , we have confined ourselves to such instances alone as have an his- toric halo around them . The vicissitudes " of families less eminently ...
... able acquisition to the library of every Scottish gentleman . In the foregoing narrative , we have confined ourselves to such instances alone as have an his- toric halo around them . The vicissitudes " of families less eminently ...
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... able , is evident from the fact of her having been received at court by George the Third , and by his consort , Queen Charlotte , who was well - known to have been sufficiently strict in these matters . Lady Derby died in 1829 . In 1807 ...
... able , is evident from the fact of her having been received at court by George the Third , and by his consort , Queen Charlotte , who was well - known to have been sufficiently strict in these matters . Lady Derby died in 1829 . In 1807 ...
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... able to " flutter the Volscians in Corioli . " Had there never been a Siddons , and could Miss Walstein have been what she was , without such . an example for imitation , her success must have proved decisive . Miss O'Neill made her ...
... able to " flutter the Volscians in Corioli . " Had there never been a Siddons , and could Miss Walstein have been what she was , without such . an example for imitation , her success must have proved decisive . Miss O'Neill made her ...
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... able supporters in his ancient enemies , Wyriott , and Sir Christopher Hatton , whom he had bitterly offended by ridiculing his love for dancing , an occupation held by the rough spoken soldier in profound con- tempt . As the old ...
... able supporters in his ancient enemies , Wyriott , and Sir Christopher Hatton , whom he had bitterly offended by ridiculing his love for dancing , an occupation held by the rough spoken soldier in profound con- tempt . As the old ...
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Стр. 12 - In the worst inn's worst room, with mat half-hung, The floors of plaster, and the walls of dung, On once a flock-bed, but repair'd with straw, With tape-tied curtains, never meant to draw, The George and Garter dangling from that bed Where tawdry yellow strove with dirty red, Great Villiers lies — alas!
Стр. 309 - Also I will have all my houses furnished, and all my lodging chambers to be suited with all such furniture as is fit ; as beds, stools, chairs, suitable cushions, carpets, silver warmingpans, cupboards of plate, fair hangings, and such like. So for my...
Стр. 313 - NARRATIVE OF A JOURNEY ROUND THE WORLD, Comprising A WINTER PASSAGE ACROSS THE ANDES TO CHILI, WITH A VISIT TO THE GOLD REGIONS OF CALIFORNIA AND AUSTRALIA, THE SOUTH SEA ISLANDS, JAVA, &c.
Стр. 12 - ... In the worst inn's worst room, with mat half hung, The floors of plaster, and the walls of dung, On once a flock-bed, but repaired with straw, With tape-tied curtains never meant to draw, The George and Garter...
Стр. 30 - December 11, 1756, immediately after leaving the King's Bench Prison, by the benefit of the Act of Insolvency ; in consequence of which, he registered his kingdom of Corsica for the use of his creditors.
Стр. 12 - Shrewsbury and love; Or just as gay at council, in a ring Of mimic statesmen, and their merry king. No wit to flatter, left of all his store! No fool to laugh at, which he valued more. There, victor of his health, of fortune, friends, And fame, this lord of useless thousands ends!
Стр. 307 - Also I would, besides that allowance for my apparel, have £600 added yearly (quarterly to be paid), for the performance of charitable works, and these things I would not, neither will be accountable for. " Also I will have three horses for my own saddle, that none shall dare to lend or borrow; none lend but I, none borrow but you.
Стр. 11 - Charles ; when he alike ridiculed that witty king and his solemn chancellor ; when he plotted the ruin of his country with a cabal of bad ministers, or, equally unprincipled, supported its cause with bad patriots, — one laments that such parts should have been devoid of every virtue ; but when Alcibiades turns chemist ; when he is a real bubble and a visionary miser ; when ambition is but a frolic ; when the worst designs are for the foolishest ends, — contempt extinguishes all reflection on...
Стр. 31 - Dec. 11, 1756, immediately after leaving the King's Bench Prison by the benefit of the Act of Insolvency, in consequence of which he registered his kingdom of Corsica for the use of his creditors. The grave, great teacher, to a level brings Heroes and beggars, galley-slaves and kings. But Theodore this moral learn'd ere dead : Fate pour'd its lessons on his living head, Bestow'da kingdom, and denied him bread.