The Table Book, Том 1W. Hone, 1827 |
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... dance . Quin , who looked upon all dancers as " the mere garnish of the stage , " at first de murred ; but being threatened with a for- feiture , he growlingly came forward , and in his coarse way thus addressed the audience : " Ladies ...
... dance . Quin , who looked upon all dancers as " the mere garnish of the stage , " at first de murred ; but being threatened with a for- feiture , he growlingly came forward , and in his coarse way thus addressed the audience : " Ladies ...
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... dance , and make jokes upon what has happened in the island ; and every one is humorously " told their own , " without offence being taken . By this sort of sport , according to yearly custom and toleration , there is a spirit of wit ...
... dance , and make jokes upon what has happened in the island ; and every one is humorously " told their own , " without offence being taken . By this sort of sport , according to yearly custom and toleration , there is a spirit of wit ...
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... dance " is of the first importance to the young and old , yet not till the week has been occupied by abundant provisions of meat , fruit tarts , and mince pies , which , with made wines , ales , and spirits , are , like the blocks for ...
... dance " is of the first importance to the young and old , yet not till the week has been occupied by abundant provisions of meat , fruit tarts , and mince pies , which , with made wines , ales , and spirits , are , like the blocks for ...
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... dance was begun , at which the minis- ters of state carried the torches . With this ended the festivity . The ceremony of the re - marriage of the duke and duchess of York took place at the Queen's Palace , London , on the 23d of ...
... dance was begun , at which the minis- ters of state carried the torches . With this ended the festivity . The ceremony of the re - marriage of the duke and duchess of York took place at the Queen's Palace , London , on the 23d of ...
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... dance of torches , ' in allusion to the torch of Hymen . This dance was opened by the new married prince and princess , who made the tour of the hall , saluting the king and the company . Before them went the minis- ters and the ...
... dance of torches , ' in allusion to the torch of Hymen . This dance was opened by the new married prince and princess , who made the tour of the hall , saluting the king and the company . Before them went the minis- ters and the ...
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