the patriot give affecting solemnity to the implied resolve of the soldier : '' Unhappy it is to reflect that a brother's sword has been sheathed in a brother's breast ; and that the once happy and peaceful plains of America are to be either drenched... Works - Página 127por Washington Irving - 1857Vista completa - Acerca de este libro
| George Washington - 1834 - 574 páginas
...up one hour sooner, inevitably have intercepted their retreat to Charlestown. Unhappy it is, though, to reflect, that a brother's sword has been sheathed...the once happy and peaceful plains of America are either to be drenched with blood, or inhibited by slaves. Sad alternative I But can a virtuous n <m... | |
| George Washington - 1837 - 644 páginas
...however pusillanimous in his Lordship's eyes they may appear in other respects. Unhappy it is, though, to reflect, that a brother's sword has been sheathed...the once happy and peaceful plains of America are either to be drenched in blood, or inhabited by slaves. Sad alternative! But can a virtuous man hesitate... | |
| Jared Sparks - 1839 - 666 páginas
...however pusillanimous in his Lordship's eyes they may appear in other respects. Unhappy it is, though, to reflect, that a brother's sword has been sheathed...the once happy and peaceful plains of America are either to be drenched in blood, or inhabited by slaves. Sad alternative ! But can a virtuous man hesitate... | |
| Jared Sparks - 1843 - 738 páginas
...however pusillanimous in his Lordship's eyes they may appear in other respects. Unhappy it is, though, to reflect, that a brother's sword has been sheathed...the once happy and peaceful plains of America are either to be drenched in blood, or inhabited by slaves. Sad alternative! But can a virtuous man hesitate... | |
| George Washington - 1847 - 720 páginas
...up one hour sooner, inevitably have intercepted their retreat to Charlestown. Unhappy it is, though, to reflect, that a brother's sword has been sheathed...the once happy and peaceful plains of America are either to be drenched with blood, or inhabited by slaves. Sad alternative! But can a virtuous man hesitate... | |
| George Washington - 1852 - 734 páginas
...however pusillanimous in his Lordship's eyes they may appear in other respects. Unhappy it is, though, to reflect, that a brother's sword has been sheathed...the once happy and peaceful plains of America are either to be drenched in blood, or inhabited by slaves. Sad alternative! But can a virtuous man hesitate... | |
| Jared Sparks - 1853 - 638 páginas
...however pusillanimous in his Lordship's eyes they may appear in other respects. Unhappy it is, though, to reflect, that a brother's sword has been sheathed...the once happy and peaceful plains of America are either to be drenched in blood, or inhabited by slaves. Sad alternative! But can a virtuous man hesitate... | |
| Washington Irving - 1855 - 566 páginas
...ministry and their military agents; and concludes with the following words, in which the yearnings of the patriot give affecting solemnity to the implied...Sad alternative ! But can a virtuous man hesitate in Ms choice ? " CHAPTER XXXVIII. ENLISTING OF TBOOP8 IN THE EAST CAMP AT BOSTON GENEB AT. ABTESfAS WABD... | |
| George Washington - 1855 - 568 páginas
...up one hour sooner, inevitably have intercepted their retreat to Charlestown. Unhappy it is, though, to reflect, that a brother's sword has been sheathed...the once happy and peaceful plains of America are either to be drenched with blood, or inhabited by slaves. Sad alternative ! But can a virtuous man... | |
| George Washington, Jared Sparks - 1855 - 638 páginas
...however pusillanimous in his Lordship's eyes they may appear in other respects. Unhappy it is, though, to reflect, that a brother's sword has been sheathed in a brother's breast, and that the oneç happy and peaceful plains of America are either to be drenched in blood, or inhabited by slaves.... | |
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