The Olio, Or, Museum of Entertainment, Volumen1Joseph Shackell, 1831 |
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... poor his taxes are small , unless he holds an estate which he cannot pay for , in such case he does not own it , and there- fore ought to let the owner take it . Indus- try and economy will for ever triumph over hard times , and ...
... poor his taxes are small , unless he holds an estate which he cannot pay for , in such case he does not own it , and there- fore ought to let the owner take it . Indus- try and economy will for ever triumph over hard times , and ...
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... poor in her own country , journeyed to London to better her fortune , and became servant to a brewer . While she was in this humble capacity , the wife of her master died , and he hap- pening to fix his affections on her , she became ...
... poor in her own country , journeyed to London to better her fortune , and became servant to a brewer . While she was in this humble capacity , the wife of her master died , and he hap- pening to fix his affections on her , she became ...
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... poor persevering spider was exactly in the same situation with himself , having made as many trials , and been as often disappointed at what it aimed at . Now , " thought Bruce , " as I have no means of knowing what is best to be done ...
... poor persevering spider was exactly in the same situation with himself , having made as many trials , and been as often disappointed at what it aimed at . Now , " thought Bruce , " as I have no means of knowing what is best to be done ...
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... poor gasping souls that were therein , whom the ensuing waves swal- lowed up one by one , without letting even their dying cries be heard through the bewildering foam . After this sacrifice , as though it had appeased the angry Deity of ...
... poor gasping souls that were therein , whom the ensuing waves swal- lowed up one by one , without letting even their dying cries be heard through the bewildering foam . After this sacrifice , as though it had appeased the angry Deity of ...
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... Poor Kemble , the muscles of whose face had been screwed up to the most heroic pitch , felt his risible chord so tickled by Delpini's ludicrous pronunci- ation and manner , that , at that instant receiving his cue of entrance , he was ...
... Poor Kemble , the muscles of whose face had been screwed up to the most heroic pitch , felt his risible chord so tickled by Delpini's ludicrous pronunci- ation and manner , that , at that instant receiving his cue of entrance , he was ...
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Página 147 - Men in great place are thrice servants: servants of the sovereign or state, servants of fame, and servants of business; so as they have no freedom, neither in their persons nor in their actions, nor in their times. It is a strange desire to seek power and to lose liberty; or to seek power over others and to lose power over a man's self.
Página 180 - All these he pronounced mere harbingers of greater discoveries he had yet to make, which would add realms of incalculable wealth to the dominions of their majesties, and whole nations of proselytes to the true faith.
Página 180 - Casas, he was conspicuous for his stately and commanding person, which, with his countenance rendered venerable by his gray hairs, gave him the august appearance of a senator of Rome. A modest smile lighted up his features, showing that he enjoyed the state and glory in which he came ; and certainly nothing could be more deeply moving to a mind inflamed by noble ambition, and conscious of having greatly deserved, than these testimonials of the admiration and gratitude of a nation, or rather of a...
Página 317 - With borders long the rivers: that Earth now Seem'd like to Heaven a seat where gods might dwell Or wander with delight, and love to haunt Her sacred shades...
Página 180 - ... poured forth thanks and praises to God for so great a providence, all present followed their example ; a deep and solemn enthusiasm pervaded that splendid assembly, and prevented all common acclamations of triumph. The anthem...
Página 51 - I do not insist upon this, nor upon the late hours he kept up and down our city ; it's said he was every night drinking till two o'clock, or beyond that time, and that he went to his chamber drunk ; but this I have only by common fame, for I was not in his company ; I bless God I am not a man of his principles or behaviour ; but in the mornings he appeared with the symptoms of a man that over night had taken a large cup.
Página 110 - Wished yourselves unmarried again; Or, in a twelve-month and a day, Repented not in thought any way; But continued true and in desire, As when you join'd hands in holy quire. If to these conditions, without all fear, Of your own accord you will freely swear; A gammon of bacon you shall receive, And bear it hence with love and good leave.
Página 191 - To shake the sounding marsh ; or from the shore The plovers when to scatter o'er the heath, And sing their wild notes to the listening waste. At last from Aries rolls the bounteous sun, And the bright Bull receives him. Then no more Th...
Página 119 - THE BAG OF THE BEE. About the sweet bag of a bee Two Cupi'ds fell at odds ; And whose the pretty prize should be They vow'd to ask the Gods. Which Venus hearing, thither came, And for their boldness stript them ; And taking thence from each his flame, With rods of myrtle whipt them. Which done, to still their wanton cries, When quiet grown she'd seen them, She kiss'd and wiped their dove-like eyes, And gave the bag between them.
Página 195 - And David said unto the young man that told him, Whence art thou? And he answered, I am the son of a stranger, an Amalekite. And David said unto him, How wast thou not afraid to stretch forth thine hand to destroy the Lord's anointed?