The Clubs of London: With Anecdotes of Their Members, Sketches of Character, and Conversations, Volumen1H. Colburn, 1828 |
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... observation , might be most likely to be useful to others of the same profession . " I had no thought originally of doing more than assist my young- er brethren of the clerical order , who might be appointed to the management of large ...
... observation , might be most likely to be useful to others of the same profession . " I had no thought originally of doing more than assist my young- er brethren of the clerical order , who might be appointed to the management of large ...
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... They are , moreover , in company , too much on the alert in making observations upon character , and in picking up the best thoughts of other persons , to be able to afford their share of the general entertainment , INTRODUCTION . 11.
... They are , moreover , in company , too much on the alert in making observations upon character , and in picking up the best thoughts of other persons , to be able to afford their share of the general entertainment , INTRODUCTION . 11.
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... observations , nor to return even a nod to the toasts and healths which he drank whilst discussing three bottles of the sparkling liquor , which the terrified waiter placed before him , in succession . At length , finding that no one ...
... observations , nor to return even a nod to the toasts and healths which he drank whilst discussing three bottles of the sparkling liquor , which the terrified waiter placed before him , in succession . At length , finding that no one ...
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... observation , profundity of thought , and extensive knowledge of al- most every subject , joined to his courteous ... observations , that , like those of the philosophers of old , they were listened to with grateful attention by all who ...
... observation , profundity of thought , and extensive knowledge of al- most every subject , joined to his courteous ... observations , that , like those of the philosophers of old , they were listened to with grateful attention by all who ...
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... observations on the duties of a sovereign , and the rights of a free people . Brought up , as it were , at the " feet of Gamaliel , ” the Prince enjoyed opportunities of imbibing instruc- tion that fall to the lot of very few . During ...
... observations on the duties of a sovereign , and the rights of a free people . Brought up , as it were , at the " feet of Gamaliel , ” the Prince enjoyed opportunities of imbibing instruc- tion that fall to the lot of very few . During ...
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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...
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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...
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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.