The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction, Том 16J. Limbird, 1830 |
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... whole time to her studies , though cheerful and lively among her more intimate associates . When arrived at more mature years , the Queen took no pleasure in the frivolities of fashion , and evinced an utter detestation of that laxity ...
... whole time to her studies , though cheerful and lively among her more intimate associates . When arrived at more mature years , the Queen took no pleasure in the frivolities of fashion , and evinced an utter detestation of that laxity ...
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... whole of his painful illness , only leaving the room for an occasional air- ing in the adjoining corridor - and within these walls died George IV . The chamber is a cheerful room on the eastern side , and is in the new por- tion of the ...
... whole of his painful illness , only leaving the room for an occasional air- ing in the adjoining corridor - and within these walls died George IV . The chamber is a cheerful room on the eastern side , and is in the new por- tion of the ...
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... whole figure entirely round , naked , and lying on a couch of crimson velvet , as if just undressed . His left leg is drawn up , and his right ex- tended ; his right arm he holds up , while the left lies at his side , holding a drapery ...
... whole figure entirely round , naked , and lying on a couch of crimson velvet , as if just undressed . His left leg is drawn up , and his right ex- tended ; his right arm he holds up , while the left lies at his side , holding a drapery ...
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... whole intrigue was of the most romantic character ; but the lovely victim soon fell into poverty and premature death by dropsy , induced by irregular habits . We do not quote the incidents of this intrigue , as they have already ...
... whole intrigue was of the most romantic character ; but the lovely victim soon fell into poverty and premature death by dropsy , induced by irregular habits . We do not quote the incidents of this intrigue , as they have already ...
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... whole country , not only for his many great and shining virtues , but also for the ready and dutiful obedience he had on this , as on every other occasion , shown to his Majesty , whom he was bound to obey in common with every other ...
... whole country , not only for his many great and shining virtues , but also for the ready and dutiful obedience he had on this , as on every other occasion , shown to his Majesty , whom he was bound to obey in common with every other ...
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Сторінка 417 - ... and each was ambitious of surmounting the arduous task. But, when they arrived at the swelling, it jutted out so in their way, and was so far beyond their grasp, that the most daring lads were awed, and acknowledged the undertaking to be too hazardous. So the ravens built on, nest upon nest, in perfect security, till the fatal day arrived in which the wood was to be levelled. It was in the month of February) when those birds usually sit.
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