Bentley's Miscellany, Volume 5J. M Lewer, 1840 |
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... seemed , like his accoutrements , which differ- ed in some respects from those of the troopers previously de- scribed , to denote that he belonged to that service . He wore a polished steel brigandine , trunk loose , and buff boots ...
... seemed , like his accoutrements , which differ- ed in some respects from those of the troopers previously de- scribed , to denote that he belonged to that service . He wore a polished steel brigandine , trunk loose , and buff boots ...
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... seemed to be shrouded in a kind of grey mist . At length he thought that he could trace the figure of an old woman in a loose grey cloak , standing with her arms extended over him . In her right hand she held a long , thin , straight ...
... seemed to be shrouded in a kind of grey mist . At length he thought that he could trace the figure of an old woman in a loose grey cloak , standing with her arms extended over him . In her right hand she held a long , thin , straight ...
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... seemed to have been formed in order to per- petuate smuggling and anarchy . It has culled the evils of both savage and civilized life , and rejected all the advantages which they contain . The calamities of civilized warfare are in ...
... seemed to have been formed in order to per- petuate smuggling and anarchy . It has culled the evils of both savage and civilized life , and rejected all the advantages which they contain . The calamities of civilized warfare are in ...
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... seemed , now from one quarter of the heavens , and then again from its opposite , while drops of rain occasionally came on the blast , succeeded by mo- mentary showers of hard hail . Though summer - time , the weather felt as though it ...
... seemed , now from one quarter of the heavens , and then again from its opposite , while drops of rain occasionally came on the blast , succeeded by mo- mentary showers of hard hail . Though summer - time , the weather felt as though it ...
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... seemed clear ; and , accordingly , keeping closely under the darkness of the hedge- side , he set off at his best speed . For the period of three - quarters of an hour or more he pursued his way unobstructed ; and as at the expiration ...
... seemed clear ; and , accordingly , keeping closely under the darkness of the hedge- side , he set off at his best speed . For the period of three - quarters of an hour or more he pursued his way unobstructed ; and as at the expiration ...
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Page 235 - To kings, that fear their subjects' treachery? O, yes it doth ; a thousand-fold it doth. And to conclude, — the shepherd's homely curds, His cold thin drink out of his leather bottle, His wonted sleep under a fresh tree's shade, All which secure and sweetly he enjoys, Is far beyond a prince's delicates, His viands sparkling in a golden cup, His body couched in a curious bed, When care, mistrust, and treason wait on him.
Page 280 - Who are these coming to the sacrifice? To what green altar, O mysterious priest, Lead'st thou that heifer lowing at the skies, And all her silken flanks with garlands drest? What little town by river or sea shore, Or mountain-built with peaceful citadel, Is emptied of this folk, this pious morn? And, little town, thy streets for evermore Will silent be; and not a soul to tell Why thou art desolate, can e'er return.
Page 45 - The glorious, pious and immortal memory of the great and good King William — not forgetting Oliver Cromwell, who assisted in redeeming us from Popery, slavery, arbitrary power, brass money and wooden shoes.
Page 287 - WITH Ships the sea was sprinkled far and nigh, Like stars in heaven, and joyously it showed ; Some lying fast at anchor in the road, Some veering up and down, one knew not why. A goodly Vessel did I then espy Come like a giant from a haven broad ; And lustily along the bay she strode, Her tackling rich, and of apparel high.
Page 556 - And thou, too, whosoe'er thou art, That readest this brief psalm, As one by one thy hopes depart, Be resolute and calm. O fear not in a world like this, And thou shalt know ere long, Know how sublime a thing it is To suffer and be strong.
Page 513 - Slave, I have set my life upon a cast, And I will stand the hazard of the die: I think, there be six Richmonds in the field ; Five have I slain to-day, instead of him: — A horse ! a horse ! my kingdom for a horse ! [Exeunt.
Page 376 - The arm'd rhinoceros, or the Hyrcan tiger; Take any shape but that, and my firm nerves Shall never tremble: or be alive again, And dare me to the desert with thy sword ; If trembling I inhabit then, protest me The baby of a girl.
Page 583 - A stranger yet to pain! I feel the gales that from ye blow A momentary bliss bestow, As waving fresh their gladsome wing My weary soul they seem to soothe, And, redolent of joy and youth, To breathe a second spring.
Page 556 - THE night is come, but not too soon ; And sinking silently, All silently, the little moon Drops down behind the sky. There is no light in earth or heaven But the cold light of stars ; And the first watch of night is given To the red planet Mars.
Page 288 - 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 ! For myself individually, I commit my life to him...