The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray ..., Volumen23Smith, Elder & Company, 1901 |
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... DEATH OF KÖNIGSMARK PORTRAIT OF GEORGE THE SECOND AVE , CESAR ! GEORGE THE SECOND AT DETTINGEN AN IMPROMPTU " DANCE PORTRAIT OF GEORGE THE THIRD DR . JOHNSON AND THE ACTRESSES A LITTLE REBEL • THE LAST DAYS OF GEORGE THE THIRD PORTRAIT ...
... DEATH OF KÖNIGSMARK PORTRAIT OF GEORGE THE SECOND AVE , CESAR ! GEORGE THE SECOND AT DETTINGEN AN IMPROMPTU " DANCE PORTRAIT OF GEORGE THE THIRD DR . JOHNSON AND THE ACTRESSES A LITTLE REBEL • THE LAST DAYS OF GEORGE THE THIRD PORTRAIT ...
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... death to them to touch a feather ) ; and the jolly hunt sweeps by with its uniform of crimson and gold ; and the Prince gallops ahead puffing his Royal horn ; and his lords and mistresses ride after him ; and the stag is pulled down ...
... death to them to touch a feather ) ; and the jolly hunt sweeps by with its uniform of crimson and gold ; and the Prince gallops ahead puffing his Royal horn ; and his lords and mistresses ride after him ; and the stag is pulled down ...
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... death made way for the Brunswick Stuarts in England . The first two Royal Georges , and their father , Ernest Augustus , had quite Royal notions regarding marriage ; and Louis XIV . and Charles II . scarce distinguished themselves more ...
... death made way for the Brunswick Stuarts in England . The first two Royal Georges , and their father , Ernest Augustus , had quite Royal notions regarding marriage ; and Louis XIV . and Charles II . scarce distinguished themselves more ...
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... which may generally be added coal- black hair . These perfections never leave them to the day of their death , and have a very fine effect by candlelight ; but I could wish they were handsome with a little variety . GEORGE THE FIRST . 15.
... which may generally be added coal- black hair . These perfections never leave them to the day of their death , and have a very fine effect by candlelight ; but I could wish they were handsome with a little variety . GEORGE THE FIRST . 15.
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... death for wearing oak boughs in their hats on the 29th of May - another badge of the beloved Stuarts . It is with these we have to do , rather than the marches and battles of the armies to which the poor fellows belonged - with ...
... death for wearing oak boughs in their hats on the 29th of May - another badge of the beloved Stuarts . It is with these we have to do , rather than the marches and battles of the armies to which the poor fellows belonged - with ...
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Página 339 - In all my wanderings round this world of care, In all my griefs - and God has given my share I still had hopes, my latest hours to crown, Amidst these humble bowers to lay me down...
Página 329 - At church, with meek and unaffected grace, His looks adorn'd the venerable place; Truth from his lips prevail'd with double sway, And fools who came to scoff, remain'd to pray.
Página 264 - Peace to all such! but were there one whose fires True genius kindles, and fair fame inspires, Blest with each talent and each art to please, And born to write, converse, and live with ease: Should such a man, too fond to rule alone, Bear, like the Turk, no brother near the throne...
Página 188 - Inspired repulsed battalions to engage, And taught the doubtful battle where to rage. So when an angel by divine command With rising tempests shakes a guilty land, Such as of late o'er pale Britannia past, Calm and serene he drives the furious blast; And, pleased the Almighty's orders to perform, Rides in the whirlwind, and directs the storm.
Página 149 - A child will make two dishes at an entertainment for friends, and when the family dines alone, the fore or hind quarter will make a reasonable dish...
Página 226 - I meet with the grief of parents upon a tombstone, my heart melts with compassion ; when I see the tomb of the parents themselves, I consider the vanity of grieving for those whom we must quickly follow: when I see kings lying by those who deposed them, when I consider rival wits placed side by side, or the holy men that divided the world with their contests and disputes, I reflect with sorrow and astonishment on the little competitions, factions and debates of mankind.
Página 222 - like a distressed prince who calls in a powerful neighbour to his aid. I was undone by my auxiliary. When I had once called him in, I could not subsist without dependence on him.
Página 226 - When I look upon the tombs of the great, every emotion of envy dies in me ; when I read the epitaphs of the beautiful, every inordinate desire goes out...
Página 88 - Vex not his ghost. O, let him pass! He hates him That would upon the rack of this tough world Stretch him out longer.
Página 190 - Content thyself to be obscurely good. When vice prevails, and impious men bear sway, The post of honour is a private station.