The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray, Volumen23Smith, Elder, & Company, 1885 |
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... appeared in Germany , George took service as a Swedish general , and seized the Abbey of Hildesheim , as his share of the plunder . Here , in the year 1641 , Duke George died , leaving four sons behind him , from the youngest of whom ...
... appeared in Germany , George took service as a Swedish general , and seized the Abbey of Hildesheim , as his share of the plunder . Here , in the year 1641 , Duke George died , leaving four sons behind him , from the youngest of whom ...
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... to many faults * The portraits on the next page are from contemporary prints of this Princess , before her marriage and in her old age . which it appeared that her husband the Bishop of Osnaburg c 2 GEORGE THE FIRST . II.
... to many faults * The portraits on the next page are from contemporary prints of this Princess , before her marriage and in her old age . which it appeared that her husband the Bishop of Osnaburg c 2 GEORGE THE FIRST . II.
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William Makepeace Thackeray. which it appeared that her husband the Bishop of Osnaburg and Duke of Hanover committed . He loved to take his plea- sure like other sovereigns - was a merry prince , fond of dinner and the bottle ; liked to ...
William Makepeace Thackeray. which it appeared that her husband the Bishop of Osnaburg and Duke of Hanover committed . He loved to take his plea- sure like other sovereigns - was a merry prince , fond of dinner and the bottle ; liked to ...
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... appeared under their leafy arcades with gilt crooks , guiding rams with gilt horns ; descended from " machines " in the guise of Diana or Minerva ; and delivered immense allegorical compliments to the princes returned home from the ...
... appeared under their leafy arcades with gilt crooks , guiding rams with gilt horns ; descended from " machines " in the guise of Diana or Minerva ; and delivered immense allegorical compliments to the princes returned home from the ...
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... appeared as ambassador at the Court of Louis . XIV . , and had to make a Swedish speech at his reception before the Most Christian King . Otto was a famous dandy and warrior , but he forgot the speech , and what do you think he did ...
... appeared as ambassador at the Court of Louis . XIV . , and had to make a Swedish speech at his reception before the Most Christian King . Otto was a famous dandy and warrior , but he forgot the speech , and what do you think he did ...
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Página 339 - In all my wanderings round this world of care, In all my griefs - and God has given my share I still had hopes my latest hours to crown, Amidst these humble bowers to lay me down; To husband our life's taper at the close And keep the flame from wasting by repose.
Página 329 - 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 149 - 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 190 - Content thyself to be obscurely good. When vice prevails, and impious men bear sway, The post of honour is a private station.
Página 222 - like a distressed prince who calls in a powerful neighbour to his aid. I was undone by my auxiliary. When I had once called him in, I could not subsist without dependence on him.
Página 188 - Amidst confusion, horror, and despair, 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.
Página 74 - Here lies Fred, Who was alive, and is dead. Had it been his father, I had much rather. Had it been his brother, Still better than another. Had it been his sister, No one would have missed her. Had it been the whole generation, Still better for the nation. But since 'tis only Fred, Who was alive, and is dead, There's no more to be said.
Página 228 - When I read the several dates of the tombs, of" some that died yesterday, and some six hundred years ago, I consider that great day when we shall all of us be contemporaries, and make our appearance together.
Página 121 - But when of morn and eve the star beholds me on my knee, I feel, though thou art distant far, thy prayers ascend for me.
Página 123 - 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.