Roundabout Papers, to which is Added The Second Funeral of Napoleon, Critical Reviews [etc.]Estes and Lauriat, 1886 - 457 páginas |
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... present writer has often remarked ; " or " The under- signed has observed ; " or " Mr. Roundabout presents his compliments to the gentle reader , and begs to state , " & c .: but " I " is better and straighter than all these grimaces of ...
... present writer has often remarked ; " or " The under- signed has observed ; " or " Mr. Roundabout presents his compliments to the gentle reader , and begs to state , " & c .: but " I " is better and straighter than all these grimaces of ...
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... present Sir Louis N. Bonaparte , K.G. , & c . , inaugurated his reign as Emperor over the neighboring nation by establishing an Order , to which all citizens of his country , military , naval , and civil — all men most distinguished in ...
... present Sir Louis N. Bonaparte , K.G. , & c . , inaugurated his reign as Emperor over the neighboring nation by establishing an Order , to which all citizens of his country , military , naval , and civil — all men most distinguished in ...
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... present Roundabout excursion , I think I had not quite made up my mind whether we would have an Order of all the Talents or not : perhaps I rather had a hanker- ing for a rich ribbon and gorgeous star , in which my family might like to ...
... present Roundabout excursion , I think I had not quite made up my mind whether we would have an Order of all the Talents or not : perhaps I rather had a hanker- ing for a rich ribbon and gorgeous star , in which my family might like to ...
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... contain one of those lurking stabs which are so painful to the present gentle writer . Your epigraph , my dear P. , shows your kind and artless nature ; but don't you see it ROUNDABOUT PAPERS . 39 On Screens in Dining-Rooms.
... contain one of those lurking stabs which are so painful to the present gentle writer . Your epigraph , my dear P. , shows your kind and artless nature ; but don't you see it ROUNDABOUT PAPERS . 39 On Screens in Dining-Rooms.
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... . My Tutor , the Rev. Edward P— , to whom I hereby present my best compliments , had a parting interview with me : gave me my little account for my governor the remaining part of the coach - hire ; ROUNDABOUT PAPERS . 47.
... . My Tutor , the Rev. Edward P— , to whom I hereby present my best compliments , had a parting interview with me : gave me my little account for my governor the remaining part of the coach - hire ; ROUNDABOUT PAPERS . 47.
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Página 226 - Damn with faint praise, assent with civil leer, And without sneering, teach the rest to sneer; Willing to wound, and yet afraid to strike, Just hint a fault and hesitate dislike...
Página 284 - To them his heart, his love, his griefs were given, But all his serious thoughts had rest in heaven. As some tall cliff that lifts its awful form, Swells from the vale, and midway leaves the storm, — Though round its breast the rolling clouds are spread, Eternal sunshine settles on its head.
Página 284 - 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.
Página 164 - What though, in solemn silence, all Move round the dark terrestrial ball? What though no real voice, nor sound Amid their radiant orbs be found ? In reason's ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice, For ever singing, as they shine, 'The Hand that made us is Divine.
Página 156 - 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. So when an angel, by divine command, With rising tempests shakes a guilty land (Such as of late o'er pale Britannia passed), Calm and serene he drives the furious blast; And, pleased the Almighty's orders to perform, Rides in the whirlwind and directs the storm.
Página 235 - Nor public flame, nor private dares to shine; Nor human spark is left, nor glimpse divine Lo, thy dread empire, Chaos ! is restored; Light dies before thy uncreating word : Thy hand, great Anarch, lets the curtain fall, And universal darkness buries all.
Página 121 - That the remaining hundred thousand may at a year old be offered in sale to the persons of quality, and fortune, through the kingdom, always advising the mother to let them suck plentifully in the last month, so as to render them plump, and fat for a good table. 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...
Página 292 - Amidst the swains to show my book-learned skill, Around my fire an evening group to draw, And tell of all I felt, and all I saw ; And, as a hare whom hounds and horns pursue Pants to the place from whence at first he flew, I still had hopes, my long vexations past, Here to return — and die at home at last.
Página 97 - 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.
Página 191 - When I look upon the tombs of the great, every emotion of envy dies in me ; when I read the epitaphs of the beautiful, every inordinate desire goes out; when I meet with the grief of parents upon a tombstone, my heart melts with compassion ; when I see the tomb of the parents themselves, I consider the vanity of grieving for those whom we must quickly follow.