The Four Georges: The English Humourists of the Eighteenth CenturySmith, Elder, 1869 - 362 pagina's |
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Pagina 47
... person one may like ? The air stifles one with its sickly perfumes . There are some old - world follies and some absurd ceremonials about our Court of the present day , which I laugh at , but as an Englishman , contrasting it with the ...
... person one may like ? The air stifles one with its sickly perfumes . There are some old - world follies and some absurd ceremonials about our Court of the present day , which I laugh at , but as an Englishman , contrasting it with the ...
Pagina 50
... persons of condition passed their time - and what with drinking , and dining , and supping , and cards , wonder how they got through their business at all . They played all sorts of games , which , with the exception of cricket and ...
... persons of condition passed their time - and what with drinking , and dining , and supping , and cards , wonder how they got through their business at all . They played all sorts of games , which , with the exception of cricket and ...
Pagina 55
... person who cut him down , and running for assistance , left his penknife behind him . The poor man recovering , cut his throat with the knife ; and a river being nigh , jumped into it ; but company coming , he was dragged out alive ...
... person who cut him down , and running for assistance , left his penknife behind him . The poor man recovering , cut his throat with the knife ; and a river being nigh , jumped into it ; but company coming , he was dragged out alive ...
Pagina 56
... persons were present . A bullock was roasted whole ; a butt of wine and several tuns of beer and cider were given to the populace . At the same time Sir William delivered to his son , then of age , Powdram Castle , and a great estate ...
... persons were present . A bullock was roasted whole ; a butt of wine and several tuns of beer and cider were given to the populace . At the same time Sir William delivered to his son , then of age , Powdram Castle , and a great estate ...
Pagina 81
... persons who should be appointed , that the plan was given up , and Minerva and her star never came down amongst us . He objected to painting St. Paul's , as Popish practice ; accord- ingly , the most clumsy heathen sculptures decorate ...
... persons who should be appointed , that the plan was given up , and Minerva and her star never came down amongst us . He objected to painting St. Paul's , as Popish practice ; accord- ingly , the most clumsy heathen sculptures decorate ...
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Pagina 284 - Damn with faint praise, assent with civil leer, And without sneering, teach the rest to sneer; Willing to wound, and yet afraid to strike, Just hint a fault, and hesitate dislike...
Pagina 356 - But me, not destined such delights to share, My prime of life in wandering spent and care ; Impell'd, with steps unceasing, to pursue Some fleeting good, that mocks me with the view ; That, like the circle bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, yet, as I follow, flies ; My fortune leads to traverse realms alone, And find no spot of all the world my own.
Pagina 241 - 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.
Pagina 205 - Amidst confusion, horror, and despair, Examined all the dreadful scenes of war : In peaceful thought the field of death surveyed, To fainting squadrons sent the timely aid, Inspired repulsed battalions to engage, And taught the doubtful battle where to rage.
Pagina 260 - Of manners gentle, of affections mild ; In wit, a man ; simplicity, a child ; With native humour temp'ring virtuous rage, Form'd to delight at once and lash the age ; Above temptation, in a low estate ; And uncorrupted...
Pagina 164 - That the remaining hundred thousand may at a year old be offered in sale to the persons of quality, and fortune, through the kingdom, always advising the mother to let them suck plentifully in the last month, so as to render them plump, and fat for a good table. 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, and seasoned with a little pepper or salt will be very good boiled on the fourth day, especially...
Pagina 135 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to His holy keeping. Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of action, and bidding an affectionate farewell to this august body, under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.
Pagina 133 - But when at morn and eve the star Beholds me on my knee, I feel, though thou art distant far, Thy prayers ascend for me.
Pagina 207 - Tis not in mortals to command success, But we'll do more, Sempronius; we'll deserve it.
Pagina 164 - I have been assured by a very knowing American of my acquaintance in London that a young, healthy child well nursed is, at a year old, . a most delicious, nourishing, and wholesome food, whether stewed, roasted, baked, or boiled; and I make no doubt that it will equally serve in a fricassee or a ragout.