Lives of wits and humourists, Том 1R. Bentley, 1862 |
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... called to the bar , and appointed Attorney- general of the Palatinate of Tipperary , under the Duke of Ormond . Godwin's success attracted to Ireland three of his brothers , William , Jonathan , and Adam , all of whom settled in that ...
... called to the bar , and appointed Attorney- general of the Palatinate of Tipperary , under the Duke of Ormond . Godwin's success attracted to Ireland three of his brothers , William , Jonathan , and Adam , all of whom settled in that ...
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... called the Castle Steps , but in former days , Cole's- alley . Towards the lower end of this descent , on the western side , another alley led up a few steps into a small square court , in the mouldering grandeur of the houses of which ...
... called the Castle Steps , but in former days , Cole's- alley . Towards the lower end of this descent , on the western side , another alley led up a few steps into a small square court , in the mouldering grandeur of the houses of which ...
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... called upon his host to be helped a second time ; when Swift , pointing to the Alderman's plate , said , “ Sir , first finish what you have upon your plate . " - “ What , sir , eat my stalks ? " " Aye , sir ! King William always eats ...
... called upon his host to be helped a second time ; when Swift , pointing to the Alderman's plate , said , “ Sir , first finish what you have upon your plate . " - “ What , sir , eat my stalks ? " " Aye , sir ! King William always eats ...
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... called Trim , 20 miles from home ; and there is no other way but to hire a house at Trim or build one on the spot : the first is hardly to be done , and the other I am too poor to perform at present . " SWIFTS PREFERMENT . After Sir ...
... called Trim , 20 miles from home ; and there is no other way but to hire a house at Trim or build one on the spot : the first is hardly to be done , and the other I am too poor to perform at present . " SWIFTS PREFERMENT . After Sir ...
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... called Hatch . This humourist was originally a hatter , and died at the age of 90 , at Bruky , in the county of Cavan . -See Swiftiana . Swift repaired the church and vicarage ; formed a pleasant garden , and planted the canal - banks ...
... called Hatch . This humourist was originally a hatter , and died at the age of 90 , at Bruky , in the county of Cavan . -See Swiftiana . Swift repaired the church and vicarage ; formed a pleasant garden , and planted the canal - banks ...
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Сторінка 48 - And the people said unto Saul, Shall Jonathan die. who hath wrought this great salvation in Israel ? God forbid : as the LORD liveth, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground ; for he hath wrought with God this day. So the people rescued Jonathan, that he died not.
Сторінка 249 - His house was known to all the vagrant train, He chid their wanderings, but relieved their pain; The long remember'd beggar was his guest, Whose beard descending swept his aged breast.
Сторінка 135 - 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.
Сторінка 72 - He reads much ; He is a great observer and he looks Quite through the deeds of men ; he loves no plays, As thou dost, Antony ; he hears no music ; Seldom he smiles, and smiles in such a sort As if he mock'd himself and scorn'd his spirit That could be moved to smile at any thing.
Сторінка 313 - Oh ! let him alone, For making a blunder, or picking a bone. But hang it - to poets who seldom can eat, Your very good mutton's a very good treat; Such dainties to them, their health it might hurt, It's like sending them ruffles, when wanting a shirt.
Сторінка 202 - So he died, and she very imprudently married the barber; and there were present the Picninnies, and the Joblillies, and the Garyulies, and the Grand Panjandrum himself, with the little round button at top; and they all fell to playing the game of catch as catch can, till the gunpowder ran out at the heels of their boots.
Сторінка 325 - Here Cumberland lies, having acted his parts, The Terence of England, the mender of hearts; A flattering painter, who made it his care To draw men as they ought to be, not as they are.
Сторінка 275 - THE wretch, condemn'd with life to part, Still, still on hope relies ; And every pang that rends the heart, Bids expectation rise. Hope, like the glimmering taper's light, Adorns and cheers the way ; And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray.
Сторінка 36 - He talked to the son of Dr. Davenant, to be sent abroad, and took out his pocket-book and wrote down several things as memoranda, to do for him. He turned to the fire, and took out his gold watch, and telling him the time of the day, complained it was very late. A gentleman said, ' he was too fast.' ' How can I help it,' said the Doctor, ' if the Courtiers give me a watch that won't go right?