Critical and Miscellaneous Essays, Band 4Hart, Carey & Hart, 1854 |
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... give assistance , but was by no means disposed to give assist- ance and flattery too . He took the trouble to retouch whole reams of feeble , stumbling verses , and inserted many vigor- ous lines , which the least skilful reader will ...
... give assistance , but was by no means disposed to give assist- ance and flattery too . He took the trouble to retouch whole reams of feeble , stumbling verses , and inserted many vigor- ous lines , which the least skilful reader will ...
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... give two instances , the first which occur to us , from the " Country Wife . " There are to be found in the world fools who find the society of old friends insipid , and who are always running after new companions . Such a character is ...
... give two instances , the first which occur to us , from the " Country Wife . " There are to be found in the world fools who find the society of old friends insipid , and who are always running after new companions . Such a character is ...
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... give him more . " Some lines near the end of the poem are singularly graceful and touching , and sank deep into the heart of Congreve . " Already am I worn with cares and age , And just abandoning the ungrateful stage ; But you , whom ...
... give him more . " Some lines near the end of the poem are singularly graceful and touching , and sank deep into the heart of Congreve . " Already am I worn with cares and age , And just abandoning the ungrateful stage ; But you , whom ...
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... give bail for his appearance before any court which derived its authority from the usurper . He accordingly absconded , and was outlawed . He survived these events about thirty years . The prosecution was not pressed , and he was soon ...
... give bail for his appearance before any court which derived its authority from the usurper . He accordingly absconded , and was outlawed . He survived these events about thirty years . The prosecution was not pressed , and he was soon ...
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... give as much offence to this Christian divine as they could have given to the priests at Memphis . Yet we But , when all these deductions have been made , great merit must be allowed to this work . There is hardly any book of that time ...
... give as much offence to this Christian divine as they could have given to the priests at Memphis . Yet we But , when all these deductions have been made , great merit must be allowed to this work . There is hardly any book of that time ...
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Seite 296 - 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 296 - 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 167 - Heathfield, recently ennobled for his memorable defence of Gibraltar against the fleets and armies of France and Spain. The long procession was closed by the Duke of Norfolk, Earl Marshal of the realm, by the great dignitaries, and by the brothers and sons of the King. Last of all came the Prince of Wales, conspicuous by his fine person and noble bearing.
Seite 290 - 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 288 - 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 289 - 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 169 - ... court, indicated also habitual self-possession and self-respect, a high and intellectual forehead, a brow pensive, but not gloomy, a mouth of inflexible decision, a face pale and worn, but serene, on which was written, as legibly as under the picture in the council-chamber at Calcutta, Mens aqua in arduis,' such was the aspect with which the great Proconsul presented himself to his judges.
Seite 297 - Curse on him!" 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.
Seite 290 - The Three stood calm and silent, And looked upon the foes, And a great shout of laughter From all the vanguard rose : And forth three chiefs came spurring Before that deep array; To earth they sprang, their swords they drew, And lifted high their shields, and flew To win the narrow way...
Seite 298 - And in the nights of winter, When the cold north winds blow, And the long howling of the wolves Is heard amidst the snow; When round the lonely cottage Roars loud the tempest's din, And the good logs of Algidus Roar louder yet within...