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... interest , either makes it impos- sible for the objects of his care to borrow at all , or places them at the mercy of the worst class of usurers . A law- giver who , from tenderness for labouring men , fixes the hours of their work and ...
... interest , either makes it impos- sible for the objects of his care to borrow at all , or places them at the mercy of the worst class of usurers . A law- giver who , from tenderness for labouring men , fixes the hours of their work and ...
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... the Duchess . She had presented him with £ 4500 ; the price , in all probability , of some title or some pardon . The prudent youth had lent the money on high interest , and on landed security 30 MACAULAY'S MISCELLANEOUS WRITINGS .
... the Duchess . She had presented him with £ 4500 ; the price , in all probability , of some title or some pardon . The prudent youth had lent the money on high interest , and on landed security 30 MACAULAY'S MISCELLANEOUS WRITINGS .
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Thomas Babington Macaulay Baron Macaulay. the money on high interest , and on landed security ; and this judicious investment was the beginning of the most splendid private fortune in Europe . Wycherley was not so lucky . The partiality ...
Thomas Babington Macaulay Baron Macaulay. the money on high interest , and on landed security ; and this judicious investment was the beginning of the most splendid private fortune in Europe . Wycherley was not so lucky . The partiality ...
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... interests or whims of favourites were concerned . Wycher- ley did not choose to be out of the fashion . He embarked , was present at a battle , and celebrated it , on his return , in a copy of verses too bad for the bellman . * * Mr ...
... interests or whims of favourites were concerned . Wycher- ley did not choose to be out of the fashion . He embarked , was present at a battle , and celebrated it , on his return , in a copy of verses too bad for the bellman . * * Mr ...
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... interests of his church , raises in us a surmise which Mr. Leigh Hunt will , we fear , pronounce very uncharitable . We cannot help suspecting that it was at this time that Wycherley re- turned to the communion of the Church of Rome ...
... interests of his church , raises in us a surmise which Mr. Leigh Hunt will , we fear , pronounce very uncharitable . We cannot help suspecting that it was at this time that Wycherley re- turned to the communion of the Church of Rome ...
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Seite 348 - Alone stood brave Horatius, But constant still in mind, Thrice thirty thousand foes before, And the broad flood behind. "Down with him!" cried false Sextus, With a smile on his pale face. "Now yield thee," cried Lars Porsena, "Now yield thee to our grace.
Seite 349 - No sound of joy or sorrow Was heard from either bank; But friends and foes, in dumb surprise, With parted lips and straining eyes, Stood gazing where he sank; And when above the surges They saw his crest appear. All Rome sent forth a rapturous cry, And even the ranks of Tuscany Could scarce forbear to cheer.
Seite 340 - Meanwhile the Tuscan army, Right glorious to behold, Came flashing back the noonday light, Rank behind rank, like surges bright Of a broad sea of gold. Four hundred trumpets sounded A peal of warlike glee, As that great host, with measured tread, And spears advanced, and ensigns spread, Rolled slowly towards the bridge's head, Where stood the dauntless Three. The Three stood calm and silent, And looked upon the foes, And a great shout of laughter From all the vanguard rose...
Seite 56 - So spake the Cherub : and his grave rebuke, Severe in youthful beauty, added grace Invincible : Abash'd the Devil stood, And felt how awful goodness is, and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely ; saw, and pined His loss ; but chiefly to find here observed His lustre visibly impair'd ; yet seem'd Undaunted. If I must contend...
Seite 338 - To every man upon this earth Death cometh soon or late; And how can man die better Than facing fearful odds, For the ashes of his fathers And the temples of his Gods...
Seite 344 - Then, whirling up his broadsword With both hands to the height, He rushed against Horatius, And smote with all his might. With shield and blade Horatius Right deftly turned the blow: The blow, though turned, came yet too nigh; It missed his helm, but gashed his thigh : The Tuscans raised a joyful cry To see the red blood flow.
Seite 196 - There were the members of that brilliant society which quoted, criticised, and exchanged repartees, under the rich peacock-hangings of Mrs.
Seite 348 - Tiber! father Tiber! To whom the Romans pray, A Roman's life, a Roman's arms, Take thou in charge this day ! ' So he spake, and speaking sheathed The good sword by his side, And with his harness on his back Plunged headlong in the tide.
Seite 340 - Then none was for a party ; Then all were for the state ; Then the great man helped the poor, And the poor man loved the great ; Then lands were fairly portioned ; Then spoils were fairly sold : The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.
Seite 350 - quoth false Sextus ; " Will not the villain drown ? But for this stay, ere close of day We should have sacked the town ! " " Heaven help him !" quoth Lars Porsena, " And bring him safe to shore ; For such a gallant feat of arms Was never seen before.