The Flowers of Literature: Consisting of Selections from History, Biography, Poetry, and Romance; Jeux D'esprit, Traditionary Relics, and Essays, with Translations from Approved Authors, Том 1T. Tegg, 1824 |
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... two or three , who had left cards at the nabob's temporary residence , and not had their visits returned , were heard to declare that it was a scandalous proceeding - quite contrary to law , and FLOWERS OF LITERATURE . 43.
... two or three , who had left cards at the nabob's temporary residence , and not had their visits returned , were heard to declare that it was a scandalous proceeding - quite contrary to law , and FLOWERS OF LITERATURE . 43.
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... heard . My heart sunk within me , as if a cold hand had been dragging it down , and I felt my eyes suffused . My wife had turned towards the window to hide her emotion , for . I perceived that she was weeping ; and notwithstanding the ...
... heard . My heart sunk within me , as if a cold hand had been dragging it down , and I felt my eyes suffused . My wife had turned towards the window to hide her emotion , for . I perceived that she was weeping ; and notwithstanding the ...
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... heard it , and no doubt re- member it . It was simply this : -My lands can never be surrendered ; I was cheated , and basely cheated , in the contract ; I will not surrender my country but , with my life . " Again I call heaven and ...
... heard it , and no doubt re- member it . It was simply this : -My lands can never be surrendered ; I was cheated , and basely cheated , in the contract ; I will not surrender my country but , with my life . " Again I call heaven and ...
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... in prosperity and adversity , in sickness and in death . His last words , indeed , proved this re- markably . Just as he was expiring , he heard an un- usual bustle in his prison , and faintly opening his 64 FLOWERS OF LITERATURE .
... in prosperity and adversity , in sickness and in death . His last words , indeed , proved this re- markably . Just as he was expiring , he heard an un- usual bustle in his prison , and faintly opening his 64 FLOWERS OF LITERATURE .
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... heard . He immediately visited the different tribes in the western states , with the exception of the Oneidas . They all put the most implicit faith in what he told them , and revered him as a prophet . The consequences were most ...
... heard . He immediately visited the different tribes in the western states , with the exception of the Oneidas . They all put the most implicit faith in what he told them , and revered him as a prophet . The consequences were most ...
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Сторінка 59 - Lo, the poor Indian ! whose untutor'd mind Sees God in clouds, or hears him in the wind; His soul, proud science never taught to stray Far as the solar walk, or milky way...
Сторінка 93 - As we sat round the dull light of a lamp in the cabin, that made the gloom more ghastly, every one had his tale of shipwreck and disaster, I was particularly struck with a short one related by the captain.
Сторінка 327 - Last noon beheld them full of lusty life, Last eve in Beauty's circle proudly gay, The midnight brought the signal-sound of strife, The morn the marshalling in arms, — the day Battle's...
Сторінка 326 - And there was mounting in hot haste : the steed, The mustering squadron, and the clattering car, Went pouring forward with impetuous speed, And swiftly forming in the ranks of war ; And the deep thunder peal on peal afar ; And near, the beat of the alarming drum Roused up the soldier ere the morning star ; While throng'd the citizens with terror dumb, Or whispering, with white lips — " The foe ! They come ! they come ! " And wild and high the "Cameron's gathering...
Сторінка 184 - O'erthrew Osiris, Orus, Apis, Isis, And shook the pyramids with fear and wonder When the gigantic Memnon fell asunder...
Сторінка 326 - And Ardennes waves above them her green leaves, Dewy with nature's tear-drops as they pass, Grieving, if aught inanimate e'er grieves, Over the unreturning brave, - alas! Ere evening to be trodden like the grass Which now beneath them, but above shall grow In its next verdure, when this fiery mass Of living valour, rolling on the foe And burning with high hope shall moulder cold and low.
Сторінка 183 - Revisiting the glimpses of the moon, Not like thin ghosts, or disembodied creatures, But with thy bones and flesh, and limbs and features. Tell us, for doubtless thou canst recollect, To whom should we assign the Sphinx's...
Сторінка 325 - As if the clouds its echo would repeat; And nearer, clearer, deadlier than before! Arm! arm! it is— it is— the cannon's opening roar! Within a windowed niche of that high hall Sate Brunswick's fated chieftain; he did hear That sound, the first amidst the festival, And caught its tone with Death's prophetic ear...
Сторінка 325 - twas but the wind, Or the car rattling o'er the stony street; On with the dance ! let joy be unconfined; No sleep till morn, when Youth and Pleasure meet To chase the glowing Hours with flying feet...