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... speaking of Captain Macheath , and Polly , and Lucy . The king we had selected ; the courtiers who came in his train ; the English nobles who came to welcome him , and on many of whom the shrewd old cynic turned his back - I protest it ...
... speaking of Captain Macheath , and Polly , and Lucy . The king we had selected ; the courtiers who came in his train ; the English nobles who came to welcome him , and on many of whom the shrewd old cynic turned his back - I protest it ...
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... speak of persons of quality ; for the citizen still contents himself with a suit of fine cloth , a good hat and wig , and fine linen . Everybody is well clothed here , and even the beggars don't make so ragged an appearance as they do ...
... speak of persons of quality ; for the citizen still contents himself with a suit of fine cloth , a good hat and wig , and fine linen . Everybody is well clothed here , and even the beggars don't make so ragged an appearance as they do ...
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... speak of them now in words of respect and regard . There are stains in the portrait of the first George , and traits in it which none of us need admire ; but , among the nobler features , are justice , courage , moderation - and these ...
... speak of them now in words of respect and regard . There are stains in the portrait of the first George , and traits in it which none of us need admire ; but , among the nobler features , are justice , courage , moderation - and these ...
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... speaking of it ; laughing at the practice , but having the very finest clothes from Paris , nevertheless . If the King and Queen were unpopular , there were ... speak ; and stirs himself about as people stir a fire , GEORGE THE SECOND . 57.
... speaking of it ; laughing at the practice , but having the very finest clothes from Paris , nevertheless . If the King and Queen were unpopular , there were ... speak ; and stirs himself about as people stir a fire , GEORGE THE SECOND . 57.
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... speak , where men discuss the last despatch from the Crimea , the last speech of Lord Derby , the next move of Lord John . And , now and then , to a few antiquarians whose thoughts are with the past rather than with the present , it is ...
... speak , where men discuss the last despatch from the Crimea , the last speech of Lord Derby , the next move of Lord John . And , now and then , to a few antiquarians whose thoughts are with the past rather than with the present , it is ...
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Page 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...
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.
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Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 207 - Tis not in mortals to command success, But we'll do more, Sempronius; we'll deserve it.
Page 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.