The Life and Works of Robert Burns, Том 2Harper & Brothers, 1852 |
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... appears from a note of correction which had been sent by Gilbert Burns to the biographer , but never made use of , that the poet was in reality carried by a pony which he had borrowed from a friend . This statement comports with an ...
... appears from a note of correction which had been sent by Gilbert Burns to the biographer , but never made use of , that the poet was in reality carried by a pony which he had borrowed from a friend . This statement comports with an ...
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... appears that he did not just at once overleap all the difficulties with respect to his proposed second edition which had obstructed his course in the country . The late Mr John Moir , printer , used to relate that he was then serving ...
... appears that he did not just at once overleap all the difficulties with respect to his proposed second edition which had obstructed his course in the country . The late Mr John Moir , printer , used to relate that he was then serving ...
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... appear sufficient.3 ' It appears , ' he says , ' that on the 31st December he attended a meeting to celebrate the birthday 1 In the first stair on the left hand , on entering the close [ Baxter's Close , Lawn- market ] , and on the ...
... appear sufficient.3 ' It appears , ' he says , ' that on the 31st December he attended a meeting to celebrate the birthday 1 In the first stair on the left hand , on entering the close [ Baxter's Close , Lawn- market ] , and on the ...
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... appear to have combined , with some notion about his own ancestral history , to throw Burns into this vain and insub- stantial profession . Charles Edward was still alive , but lost in the sottishness which so sadly fell upon a mind ...
... appear to have combined , with some notion about his own ancestral history , to throw Burns into this vain and insub- stantial profession . Charles Edward was still alive , but lost in the sottishness which so sadly fell upon a mind ...
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... appear that any charge of this kind could be brought against him . Certain it also is , that the connection was not finally broken off till after the birth of an infant in 1794 , when at length the unfortunate lady instituted a ...
... appear that any charge of this kind could be brought against him . Certain it also is , that the connection was not finally broken off till after the birth of an infant in 1794 , when at length the unfortunate lady instituted a ...
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acquaintance Adam Ferguson admiration afterwards Ainslie appear Auchtertyre auld Ayrshire bard beautiful birks of Aberfeldy Blair bonnie bosom brother Burns's called Castle character Charlotte charms Clarinda compliments copies Court of Session Creech Dalswinton dear sir DEAR SIR-I Dine Dr Currie Dr Moore Duchess Dumfriesshire Dunlop Earl Earl of Glencairn Edinburgh favour feelings fellow friendship GAVIN HAMILTON genius give Glencairn Gordon Castle Hamilton happy Harvieston heart Heaven Highland honest honour hope humble servant idea James Jenny Geddes John justice kind lady letter look Lord M'Lehose madam manner Mauchline meet mind Miss Chalmers morning muse native never Nicol night noble o'er perhaps pleasure poems poet poet's poetic poor pride remarkable respect Robert Burns Robert Fergusson Scotland Scottish shew song soul Stirling SYLVANDER tell thou thought town verses William wish woman write young
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Сторінка 100 - Ilk happing bird, wee, helpless thing ! That, in the merry months o' spring, Delighted me to hear thee sing, What comes o...
Сторінка 80 - Long may thy hardy sons of rustic toil Be blest with health, and peace, and sweet content ! And, O ! may Heaven their simple lives prevent From Luxury's contagion, weak and vile ! Then, howe'er crowns and coronets be rent, A virtuous populace may rise the while, And stand a wall of fire around their much-loved isle.
Сторінка 85 - Mary's Lake Float double, swan and shadow! We will not see them; will not go, To-day, nor yet to-morrow, Enough if in our hearts we know There's such a place as Yarrow.
Сторінка 221 - Who hath woe ? who hath sorrow ? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause ? who hath redness of eyes ? They that tarry long at the wine ; they that go to seek mixed wine.
Сторінка 85 - But thou, that didst appear so fair To fond imagination, Dost rival in the light of day Her delicate creation : Meek loveliness is round thee spread, A softness still and holy ; The grace of forest charms decayed, And pastoral melancholy.
Сторінка 300 - SHOULD auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to min' ? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And days o' lang syne? For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne, We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet For auld lang syne.
Сторінка 46 - No sculptur'd marble here, nor pompous lay, " No storied urn nor animated bust ;" This simple stone directs pale Scotia's way To pour her sorrows o'er her poet's dust.
Сторінка 271 - Thou whom chance may hither lead, Be thou clad in russet weed, Be thou deckt in silken stole, Grave these counsels on thy soul. Life is but a day at most, Sprung from night, — in darkness lost: Hope not sunshine ev'ry hour, Fear not clouds will always lour.
Сторінка 65 - Nasmyth's picture ; but to me it conveys the idea that they are diminished, as if seen in perspective. I think his countenance was more massive than it looks in any of the portraits.
Сторінка 209 - How are Thy servants blest, O Lord How sure is their defence ! Eternal wisdom is their guide, Their help, Omnipotence. 2 In foreign realms and lands remote, Supported by Thy care, Through burning climes they pass unhurt, And breathe in tainted air. 3...