The Percy Anecdotes: Revised Edition, Volúmenes 1-2Harper & brothers, 1847 |
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... land by them to that day ; whereas , the inflexible severity of the Spaniards was the oc- casion that the subjects of that monarchy , where- ever they threw off the mask , never returned to their obedience but by the force of arms , as ...
... land by them to that day ; whereas , the inflexible severity of the Spaniards was the oc- casion that the subjects of that monarchy , where- ever they threw off the mask , never returned to their obedience but by the force of arms , as ...
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... land , constructed a singular piece of mechanism , which attracted much notice among the ingen- ious and scientific . A box , about three feet long by two broad , and six or eight inches deep , had a frame and paper covering erected on ...
... land , constructed a singular piece of mechanism , which attracted much notice among the ingen- ious and scientific . A box , about three feet long by two broad , and six or eight inches deep , had a frame and paper covering erected on ...
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... land , saw a cow's head and fore feet appear at the top of a ditch , through a gap in the hedge on the road side ; he heard a voice alternately threat- ening and encouraging the cow ; he was induced to ride up close to the scene of ...
... land , saw a cow's head and fore feet appear at the top of a ditch , through a gap in the hedge on the road side ; he heard a voice alternately threat- ening and encouraging the cow ; he was induced to ride up close to the scene of ...
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... land , now suffer him to want bread , deserve the detestation of every generous mind ; " alluding doubtless to the circumstance of the Jacobite Club in England , having ceased to pay the pen- sion of £ 5000 per annum , which they had ...
... land , now suffer him to want bread , deserve the detestation of every generous mind ; " alluding doubtless to the circumstance of the Jacobite Club in England , having ceased to pay the pen- sion of £ 5000 per annum , which they had ...
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... land . Bouissard , who imagined he had now saved all the crew , worn down by fatigue , and smart- ing from his wounds and bruises , walked with great difficulty to the light - house , where he faint- ed through exhaustion . Assistance ...
... land . Bouissard , who imagined he had now saved all the crew , worn down by fatigue , and smart- ing from his wounds and bruises , walked with great difficulty to the light - house , where he faint- ed through exhaustion . Assistance ...
Términos y frases comunes
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Pasajes populares
Página 2 - I happened soon after to attend one of his sermons in the course of which I perceived he intended to finish with a collection, and I silently resolved he should get nothing from me. I had in my pocket a handful of copper money, three or four silver dollars, and five pistoles in gold. As he proceeded I began to soften and concluded to give the coppers.
Página 340 - I came one morning into the House well clad, and perceived a gentleman speaking, whom I knew not, very ordinarily apparelled, for it was a plain cloth suit, which seemed to have been made by an ill country tailor. His linen was plain, and' not very clean ; and I remember a speck or two of blood upon his little band, which was not much larger than his collar. His hat was without a hatband ; his stature was of a good size ; his sword stuck close to his side, his countenance swollen and reddish, his...
Página 23 - So I thought to myself since I cannot do any business to-day, I may as well go to the meeting too, and I went with him. There stood up a man in black, and began to talk to the people very angrily. I did not understand what he said: but perceiving...
Página 23 - Canassetego, an old acquaintance, who embraced him, spread furs for him to sit on, and placed before him some boiled beans and venison and mixed some rum and water for his drink. When he was well refreshed and had lit his pipe...
Página 23 - ... we spread soft furs for him to rest and sleep on: We demand nothing in return. But if I go into a white man's house at Albany, and ask for victuals and drink, they say, where is your money; and if I have none they say, get out, you Indian Dog.
Página 222 - So having used the priest civilly, he sent him back, being satisfied that he was in his power. This conduct so much pleased Cromwell, that he read the letter in council with great satisfaction, and said, " he hoped to make the name " of an Englishman as great as ever that of a Roman
Página 205 - The attendant angel is just about to leave the threshold, and ascend to heaven. And shall he ascend and not bear with him the news of one sinner, among all this multitude, reclaimed from the error of his ways...
Página 252 - Honor and shame from no condition rise ; Act well your part, there all the honor lies.
Página 283 - Richard, with an air of the utmost importance, to come very early to his house the next morning. Mr. Savage came as he had promised, found the chariot at the door, and sir Richard waiting for him, and ready to go out. What was intended, and whither they were to go, Savage could not conjecture, and was not willing to inquire ; but immediately seated himself with sir Richard.
Página 172 - I sat down, and began to write, without knowing in the least what I intended to say or relate. The work grew on my hands, and I grew fond of it— add, that I was very glad to think of anything, rather than politics.