The Clubs of London: With Anecdotes of Their Members, Sketches of Character, and Conversations, Volumen1H. Colburn, 1828 |
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... never known at Brookes's - whatever he might have done elsewhere - to touch a card or handle a die . His Highness of York went farther ; for he was not only a staunch worshipper of these two deities , but likewise offered many ...
... never known at Brookes's - whatever he might have done elsewhere - to touch a card or handle a die . His Highness of York went farther ; for he was not only a staunch worshipper of these two deities , but likewise offered many ...
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... never be accused of saying one good thing - that is , uttering one bon mot ; this is cer- tainly untrue . At a dinner at Chelsea Hospital , the bottle had pass- ed round pretty freely . The Duke , who was in high spirits , having just ...
... never be accused of saying one good thing - that is , uttering one bon mot ; this is cer- tainly untrue . At a dinner at Chelsea Hospital , the bottle had pass- ed round pretty freely . The Duke , who was in high spirits , having just ...
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... never permits them to reflect , so as to examine sufficiently the whole of the subject matter of which they are about to speak . I will give you one or two instances within my own knowledge : - I PROMISE TO PAY . " A friend of mine , a ...
... never permits them to reflect , so as to examine sufficiently the whole of the subject matter of which they are about to speak . I will give you one or two instances within my own knowledge : - I PROMISE TO PAY . " A friend of mine , a ...
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... never saw any such thing . ' " The lie direct ! ' exclaimed the military hero , by the rod of St. Patrick ! it is more than a Christian offi- cer can bear but I'll keep myself cool for the honour of the corps ; and I'd advise you , Sur ...
... never saw any such thing . ' " The lie direct ! ' exclaimed the military hero , by the rod of St. Patrick ! it is more than a Christian offi- cer can bear but I'll keep myself cool for the honour of the corps ; and I'd advise you , Sur ...
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... never was so disgusted in my life , as with a scene which I witness- ed a few moments ago . Returning from the house , just by the Abbey my foot slipped , and I fell into a puddle . Being very wet and uncomfortable , and there being no ...
... never was so disgusted in my life , as with a scene which I witness- ed a few moments ago . Returning from the house , just by the Abbey my foot slipped , and I fell into a puddle . Being very wet and uncomfortable , and there being no ...
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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.