Satirical,humourous & Familiar Pieces: Prose [No] 1-[2?]. |
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The prisoner was placed behind a bar at the foot of the table between the messengers who brought him in , and having made his obeisance to the awful presence in the most supplicating manner , he was called upon according to the usual ...
The prisoner was placed behind a bar at the foot of the table between the messengers who brought him in , and having made his obeisance to the awful presence in the most supplicating manner , he was called upon according to the usual ...
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... and great was the joy , when at the break of the morning the man at the mast - head announced a square - rigged vessel in view : the ardor of a chace now set all hands at work , and a few hours brought them near enough to discern ...
... and great was the joy , when at the break of the morning the man at the mast - head announced a square - rigged vessel in view : the ardor of a chace now set all hands at work , and a few hours brought them near enough to discern ...
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... in the course of which facts had been so clearly brought home to him by the confession of his several agents , and the testimony of the deceased Leonora's attendants together with her own written declarations , whilst the poison was ...
... in the course of which facts had been so clearly brought home to him by the confession of his several agents , and the testimony of the deceased Leonora's attendants together with her own written declarations , whilst the poison was ...
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My uncle was but little affected , for he had been separated from his brother more than thirty years , and in that time he had acquired a fortun which he used to brag , would make a Nabob happx in short , he had brought over with him ...
My uncle was but little affected , for he had been separated from his brother more than thirty years , and in that time he had acquired a fortun which he used to brag , would make a Nabob happx in short , he had brought over with him ...
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... one recommended oil , another water , but all agreed that wine was best for drawing out the fire ; and a glass of sherry was brought me from the sideboard , which I snatched up with eagerness : but , oh ! how shall I tell the sequel ...
... one recommended oil , another water , but all agreed that wine was best for drawing out the fire ; and a glass of sherry was brought me from the sideboard , which I snatched up with eagerness : but , oh ! how shall I tell the sequel ...
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Página 1 - Inclined to tarry there ; For why? — his owner had a house Full ten miles off, at Ware. So like an arrow swift he flew, Shot by an archer strong ; So did he fly — which brings me to The middle of my song. Away went Gilpin out of breath, And sore against his will, Till at his friend the calender's His horse at last stood still.
Página 1 - And till he came unto the Wash Of Edmonton so gay. And there he threw the wash about On both sides of the way, Just like unto a trundling mop, Or a wild goose at play. At Edmonton his loving wife From the balcony spied Her tender husband, wondering much To see how he did ride. Stop, stop, John Gilpin! — Here's the house...
Página 9 - I fell upon my knees, begged his worship's pardon, and began to give a full account of all that I knew of my breed, seed, and generation; but, though I gave a very...