The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray, Том 23Smith, Elder, & Company, 1885 |
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... Duke Ernest of Celle , whose younger son , William of Lüneburg , was the progenitor of the illustrious Hanoverian House at present reigning in Great Britain . Duke William held his Court at Celle , a little town of ten thousand people ...
... Duke Ernest of Celle , whose younger son , William of Lüneburg , was the progenitor of the illustrious Hanoverian House at present reigning in Great Britain . Duke William held his Court at Celle , a little town of ten thousand people ...
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... Duke George , the sixth brother . The others remained single , or contracted left - handed marriages after the princely fashion of those days . It is a queer picture - that of the old Prince dying in his little wood - built capital ...
... Duke George , the sixth brother . The others remained single , or contracted left - handed marriages after the princely fashion of those days . It is a queer picture - that of the old Prince dying in his little wood - built capital ...
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... Duke George , the marrying Duke , did not stop at home to partake of the beer and wine , and the sermons . He went about fighting wherever there was profit to be had . He served as general in the army of the circle of Lower Saxony , the ...
... Duke George , the marrying Duke , did not stop at home to partake of the beer and wine , and the sermons . He went about fighting wherever there was profit to be had . He served as general in the army of the circle of Lower Saxony , the ...
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... Duke of Hanover having heard all Gourville's proposal , said that a change would be advantageous to his house , but that he himself was too old to change . This shrewd woman had such keen eyes that she knew how to shut them upon ...
... Duke of Hanover having heard all Gourville's proposal , said that a change would be advantageous to his house , but that he himself was too old to change . This shrewd woman had such keen eyes that she knew how to shut them upon ...
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... Duke Ernest got for his soldiers he spent in a series of the most brilliant entertainments . Nevertheless , the jovial Prince was economical , and kept a steady eye upon his own interests . He achieved the electoral dignity for himself ...
... Duke Ernest got for his soldiers he spent in a series of the most brilliant entertainments . Nevertheless , the jovial Prince was economical , and kept a steady eye upon his own interests . He achieved the electoral dignity for himself ...
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Сторінка 339 - In all my wanderings round this world of care, In all my griefs - and God has given my share I still had hopes my latest hours to crown, Amidst these humble bowers to lay me down; To husband our life's taper at the close And keep the flame from wasting by repose.
Сторінка 329 - At church, with meek and unaffected grace, His looks adorn'd the venerable place; Truth from his lips prevail'd with double sway, And fools who came to scoff, remain'd to pray.
Сторінка 149 - A child will make two dishes at an entertainment for friends, and when the family dines alone, the fore or hind quarter will make a reasonable dish...
Сторінка 190 - Content thyself to be obscurely good. When vice prevails, and impious men bear sway, The post of honour is a private station.
Сторінка 222 - 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 188 - Amidst confusion, horror, and despair, Examined all the dreadful scenes of war : In peaceful thought the field of death surveyed, To fainting squadrons sent the timely aid, Inspired repulsed battalions to engage, And taught the doubtful battle where to rage.
Сторінка 74 - Here lies Fred, Who was alive, and is dead. Had it been his father, I had much rather. Had it been his brother, Still better than another. Had it been his sister, No one would have missed her. Had it been the whole generation, Still better for the nation. But since 'tis only Fred, Who was alive, and is dead, There's no more to be said.
Сторінка 228 - When I read the several dates of the tombs, of" some that died yesterday, and some six hundred years ago, I consider that great day when we shall all of us be contemporaries, and make our appearance together.
Сторінка 121 - But when of morn and eve the star beholds me on my knee, I feel, though thou art distant far, thy prayers ascend for me.
Сторінка 123 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to His holy keeping. Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of action, and bidding an affectionate farewell to this august body, under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.