The International Library of Famous Literature: Selections from the World's Great Writers, Ancient, Mediaeval, and Modern, with Biographical and Explanatory Notes and Critical Essays by Many Eminent Writers, Volume 10Richard Garnett Standard, 1899 - 9822 pagina's |
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Pagina 4395
... replied Sir Clement , " my acquaintance among the Generals is not so extensive . " The ironical tone of voice in which Sir Clement spoke entirely disconcerted Mr. Smith ; who , again retiring to an humble distance , seemed sensibly ...
... replied Sir Clement , " my acquaintance among the Generals is not so extensive . " The ironical tone of voice in which Sir Clement spoke entirely disconcerted Mr. Smith ; who , again retiring to an humble distance , seemed sensibly ...
Pagina 4403
... replied . " And what a pretty frock you've got on ! Who made it you , mamma , or little aunty ? " The little boy now grew restless , and pulled me about , with a desire to change his situation . I was a good deal embar- rassed , as I ...
... replied . " And what a pretty frock you've got on ! Who made it you , mamma , or little aunty ? " The little boy now grew restless , and pulled me about , with a desire to change his situation . I was a good deal embar- rassed , as I ...
Pagina 4406
... replied , " and fear it will soon be lying at your feet . What pleasure can it have afforded you to have proclaimed everywhere that my brother had the intention of taking flight ? And who allowed you to have a snuffbox with my portrait ...
... replied , " and fear it will soon be lying at your feet . What pleasure can it have afforded you to have proclaimed everywhere that my brother had the intention of taking flight ? And who allowed you to have a snuffbox with my portrait ...
Pagina 4407
... replied , “ and I fear that I shall prove but too true a prophet . " He grew very pale , and answered , " Well , if misfortune is to be my fate , then it will be in a good cause , and I know that the crown prince will never desert me ...
... replied , “ and I fear that I shall prove but too true a prophet . " He grew very pale , and answered , " Well , if misfortune is to be my fate , then it will be in a good cause , and I know that the crown prince will never desert me ...
Pagina 4408
... replied . Yet as she saw the state of mind in which I was , she continued , " The queen was anxious not to disturb your rest , and has therefore forbidden me to mention anything of what has occurred . " As , however , she now saw in ...
... replied . Yet as she saw the state of mind in which I was , she continued , " The queen was anxious not to disturb your rest , and has therefore forbidden me to mention anything of what has occurred . " As , however , she now saw in ...
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Pagina 4687 - OF Nelson and the North Sing the glorious day's renown, When to battle fierce came forth All the might of Denmark's crown, And her arms along the deep proudly shone; By each gun the lighted brand In a bold determined hand, And the Prince of all the land Led them on. Like leviathans afloat, Lay their bulwarks on the brine; While the sign of battle flew On the lofty British line : It was ten of April morn by the chime : As they drifted on their path, There was silence deep as death; And the boldest...
Pagina 4748 - May the great God whom I worship, grant to my country, and for the benefit of Europe in general, a great and glorious victory, and may no misconduct in any one tarnish it, and may humanity after victory be the predominant feature in the British fleet!
Pagina 4423 - JOHN GILPIN was a citizen Of credit and renown: A train-band captain eke was he Of famous London town. John Gilpin's spouse said to her dear, " Though wedded we have been These twice ten tedious years, yet we No holiday have seen. "To-morrow is our wedding-day, And we will then repair Unto the Bell at Edmonton All in a chaise and pair. "My sister, and my sister's child, Myself and children three, Will fill the chaise ; so you must ride On horseback after we.
Pagina 4427 - Until he came unto the Wash Of Edmonton so gay; And there he threw the Wash about On both sides of the way, Just like unto a trundling mop, Or a wild goose at play. At Edmonton his loving wife From the balcony spied Her tender husband, wondering much To see how he did ride. "Stop, stop, John Gilpin!— Here's the house !" They all at once did cry; "The dinner waits, and we are tired;"— Said Gilpin, "So am I!
Pagina 4424 - I do admire Of womankind but one, And you are she, my dearest dear, Therefore it shall be done. "I am a linendraper bold, As all the world doth know, And my good friend the calender Will lend his horse to go.
Pagina 4688 - Like leviathans afloat Lay their bulwarks on the brine; While the sign of battle flew On the lofty British line: It was ten of April morn by the chime: As they drifted on their path There was silence deep as death; And the boldest held his breath For a time. But the might of England flush'd To anticipate the scene; And her van the fleeter rush'd O'er the deadly space between. "Hearts of oak!
Pagina 4428 - Tell me you must and shall — Say why bare-headed you are come, Or why you come at all?
Pagina 4642 - You will observe that from Magna Charta to the Declaration of Right, it has been the uniform policy of our constitution to claim and assert our liberties, as an entailed inheritance derived to us from our forefathers, and to be transmitted to our posterity...
Pagina 4610 - After laying down my pen. I took several turns in a berceau, or covered walk of acacias, which commands a prospect of the country, the lake and the mountains. The air was temperate, the sky was serene, the silver orb of the moon was reflected from the waters, and all nature was silent. I will not dissemble the first emotions of joy on the recovery of my freedom, and perhaps the establishment of my fame.
Pagina 4487 - Tiger, tiger, burning bright In the forests of the night, What immortal hand or eye Could frame thy fearful symmetry ? In what distant deeps or skies Burnt the fire of thine eyes...