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16s . ; 12mo 8s . tant only 100 miles from Transylvania , about 250 from
Constantinople by wates , and 300 by land , in a direct line ; whilst the two Sketch
of the Military and Political Power of Russia in the year interjacent provinces of
Moldavia ...
16s . ; 12mo 8s . tant only 100 miles from Transylvania , about 250 from
Constantinople by wates , and 300 by land , in a direct line ; whilst the two Sketch
of the Military and Political Power of Russia in the year interjacent provinces of
Moldavia ...
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In the absence of Mr Miles Mac - ders of Cuthbert Grant , Thomas M.Kay , were
got over . The land was very fer . donell , Mr Cameron sent to seize the Roderick
M'Kenzie , and P. Bostonois , tile , and , though there was plenty of field - pieces ...
In the absence of Mr Miles Mac - ders of Cuthbert Grant , Thomas M.Kay , were
got over . The land was very fer . donell , Mr Cameron sent to seize the Roderick
M'Kenzie , and P. Bostonois , tile , and , though there was plenty of field - pieces ...
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About ten miles from Crieff brogue , was to be heard . shire . we met with the first
kilts , and beard Some of the inhabitants , whom we ac( Continued from page 76.
) the first Erse tongues . Near Crieff cidentally met on the road , and whom we ...
About ten miles from Crieff brogue , was to be heard . shire . we met with the first
kilts , and beard Some of the inhabitants , whom we ac( Continued from page 76.
) the first Erse tongues . Near Crieff cidentally met on the road , and whom we ...
Página 99
When about two miles the lake reared the ferny Trosachs , “ drop shaded by the
branches of their more distant , we had a transient glimpse , from ped in Nature's
careless haste , " of a thou . flourishing offspring , many of which grew the height
...
When about two miles the lake reared the ferny Trosachs , “ drop shaded by the
branches of their more distant , we had a transient glimpse , from ped in Nature's
careless haste , " of a thou . flourishing offspring , many of which grew the height
...
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I shall be glad to see the weather was boisterous and the water of two miles an
hour against the ebb of singular facts I have mentioned further rough . Her
performance demonstrat- the East River , running three and one investigated ,
and the ...
I shall be glad to see the weather was boisterous and the water of two miles an
hour against the ebb of singular facts I have mentioned further rough . Her
performance demonstrat- the East River , running three and one investigated ,
and the ...
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Página 188 - We were all at the first night of it, in great uncertainty of the event; till we were very much encouraged by overhearing the Duke of Argyle, who sat in the next box to us, say, 'it will do — it must do! — I see it in the eyes of them!
Página 164 - Now the bright morning star, day's harbinger, Comes dancing from the east, and leads with her The flowery May, who from her green lap throws The yellow cowslip, and the pale primrose. Hail, bounteous May, that dost inspire Mirth, and youth, and warm desire ; Woods and groves are of thy dressing, Hill and dale doth boast thy blessing. Thus we salute thee with our early song, And welcome thee, and wish thee long.
Página 119 - That man is little to be envied, whose patriotism would not gain force upon the plain of Marathon, or whose piety would not grow warmer among the ruins of lona.
Página 164 - Come, my Corinna, come; and, coming, mark How each field turns a street, each street a park Made green and trimmed with trees; see how Devotion gives each house a bough Or branch: each porch, each door, ere this, An ark, a tabernacle is, Made up of white-thorn, neatly interwove; As if here were those cooler shades of love.
Página 188 - The person who acted Polly, till then obscure, became all at once the favourite of the town; her pictures were engraved, and sold in great numbers; her life written, books of letters and verses to her published, and pamphlets made even of her sayings and jests. Futhermore, it drove out of England (for that season) the Italian Opera, which had carried all before it for ten years.
Página 119 - Whatever withdraws us from the power of our senses, whatever makes the past, the distant, or the future predominate over the present, advances us in the dignity of thinking beings.
Página 194 - gainst that season comes Wherein our Saviour's birth is celebrated, The bird of dawning singeth all night long...
Página 55 - There is an old tale goes, that Herne the hunter, Sometime a keeper here in Windsor forest, Doth all the winter-time, at still midnight, Walk round about an oak, with great ragg'd horns ; And there he blasts the tree, and takes the cattle ; And makes milch-kine yield blood, and shakes a chain In a most hideous and dreadful manner...
Página 142 - ... attended at his lodgings, and followed him with huzzas, as he went to court, or returned from it. As he was a man of humour, he would always thank them for their civilities, when he left them at the door, to go in to the king ; and would let them know exactly at what hour he intended to come out again, and return to his lodgings.
Página 261 - Mr. Osbaldistone, save me ! — save me ! " I was so much moved by this horrid spectacle, that, although in momentary expectation of sharing his fate, I did attempt to speak in his behalf, but, as might have been expected, my interference was sternly disregarded. The victim was held fast by some, while others, binding a large heavy stone in a plaid, tied it round his neck, and otherg again eagerly stripped him of some part of his dress.