The Clubs of London: With Anecdotes of Their Members, Sketches of Character, and Conversations, Volumen1H. Colburn, 1828 |
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... occasion ; to lie on the watch , crouching for the slip of a date , then to pounce upon us , and break the whole texture to the last thread , in the wanton exercise of a mere matter - of- fact despotism ! It is the universal complaint ...
... occasion ; to lie on the watch , crouching for the slip of a date , then to pounce upon us , and break the whole texture to the last thread , in the wanton exercise of a mere matter - of- fact despotism ! It is the universal complaint ...
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... occasions , every gentleman was earnestly canvassed to vote for him , yet he was sure to have one black ball whenever he was ballot- ed for , which was of course sufficient to disqualify him . This was carried on for many months , and ...
... occasions , every gentleman was earnestly canvassed to vote for him , yet he was sure to have one black ball whenever he was ballot- ed for , which was of course sufficient to disqualify him . This was carried on for many months , and ...
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... occasions . There is no doubt but Sheridan would have paid all his debts if it lay within his power to do so ; but his wishes on that score , compared with his well - known want of economy , were like Paine's simile of Mr. Pitt's theory ...
... occasions . There is no doubt but Sheridan would have paid all his debts if it lay within his power to do so ; but his wishes on that score , compared with his well - known want of economy , were like Paine's simile of Mr. Pitt's theory ...
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... occasions , to amuse them with flattering prospects of the future . In these , he deceived himself more than those whom he attempted to cajole ; still , he was at all times a wel- come guest at Brookes's ; for the gentlemen above ...
... occasions , to amuse them with flattering prospects of the future . In these , he deceived himself more than those whom he attempted to cajole ; still , he was at all times a wel- come guest at Brookes's ; for the gentlemen above ...
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... occasions , a very gallant officer , was not inclined to go on any such embassy . " No , gentlemen , " said he ; " I proposed the fellow because I knew you would not admit him ; but , by G - d , I have no inclination to risk my life ...
... occasions , a very gallant officer , was not inclined to go on any such embassy . " No , gentlemen , " said he ; " I proposed the fellow because I knew you would not admit him ; but , by G - d , I have no inclination to risk my life ...
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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.