The Clubs of London: With Anecdotes of Their Members, Sketches of Character, and Conversations, Volumen1H. Colburn, 1828 |
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... LORD BYRON AND SOME OF HIS CONTEMPORA- RIES , by Leigh Hunt , in 8vo . II . SAYINGS AND DOINGS , OR SKETCHES FROM LIFE , third series . " Cousin William is , perhaps , the highest effort of the author's deservedly popular pen ; and no ...
... LORD BYRON AND SOME OF HIS CONTEMPORA- RIES , by Leigh Hunt , in 8vo . II . SAYINGS AND DOINGS , OR SKETCHES FROM LIFE , third series . " Cousin William is , perhaps , the highest effort of the author's deservedly popular pen ; and no ...
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... lord ; " but I am sorry to inform you that the result of the second balloting is - that two black balls were dropped in , Sir . " " By Js , then , " exclaimed Fitzgerald , " there's now two mistakes instead of one . Go back , my dear ...
... lord ; " but I am sorry to inform you that the result of the second balloting is - that two black balls were dropped in , Sir . " " By Js , then , " exclaimed Fitzgerald , " there's now two mistakes instead of one . Go back , my dear ...
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... Lord Camelford ; but there is no possible resemblance , for though the latter fought several duels , it is well known that he generally had sufficient provocation , and that he received many insults which he never thought worthy of ...
... Lord Camelford ; but there is no possible resemblance , for though the latter fought several duels , it is well known that he generally had sufficient provocation , and that he received many insults which he never thought worthy of ...
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... Lords , and Commons ? Our Constitution is good , although some of the limbs and organs are rather out of repair ; we shall , at a fitting time , do all in our power to restore them to health and vigour ; but , in the present critical ...
... Lords , and Commons ? Our Constitution is good , although some of the limbs and organs are rather out of repair ; we shall , at a fitting time , do all in our power to restore them to health and vigour ; but , in the present critical ...
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... lord and master : but spare , O mighty Sir , spare his life ! let not the instrument of death be lifted up against him , for he has committed no crime except having vast treasures : by gratitude we had them , though at present thou hast ...
... lord and master : but spare , O mighty Sir , spare his life ! let not the instrument of death be lifted up against him , for he has committed no crime except having vast treasures : by gratitude we had them , though at present thou hast ...
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Página 50 - There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This called on me for revenge. I have sought it : I have killed many : I have fully glutted my vengeance. For my country I rejoice at the beams of peace. But do not harbor a thought that mine is the joy of fear.
Página 54 - And Paul said; I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.
Página 50 - I appeal to any white man to say, if ever he entered Logan's cabin hungry, and he gave him not meat; if ever he came cold and naked, and he clothed him not. During the course of the last long and bloody war, Logan remained idle in his cabin, an advocate for peace. Such was my love for the Whites, that my countrymen pointed as they passed, and said, ' Logan is the friend of white men.
Página 50 - Logan, not even sparing my women and children. There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This called on me for revenge. I have...
Página 136 - So, this is the way they have rewarded you at last ; they have given you a little bit of red ribbon for your services, Sir Philip, have they ? A pretty bit of red ribbon to hang about your neck ; and that satisfies you, does it ? Now, I wonder what I shall have. What do you think they will give me, Sir Philip...
Página 97 - Broojtes's, and having stated the particulars, begged his assistance to get out of the scrape, " which," said he, "may end in bloodshed. — I acknowledge," he continued, " that I was the first aggressor ; but it was too bad to threaten to pull my nose. What had I better do?" "Soap it well," replied George, "and then it will easily slip through his fingers." George, however, accommodated the affair to the satisfaction of all parties, by explaining to the stranger, that his brother had resided so...
Página 53 - ... distress thy days ; may no grief disturb thy nights. May the pillow of peace kiss thy cheek, and the pleasures of imagination attend thy dreams ; and when length of years makes thee tired of...
Página 42 - ... by immediate direction) presume even to mention privileges and freedom who till of late received directions from the throne with implicit humility ; when this is considered, I cannot help fancying that the genius of freedom has entered that kingdom in disguise. If they have but three weak monarchs more successively on the throne, the mask will be laid aside, and the country will certainly once more be free.