The Percy Anecdotes: Revised Edition, Volúmenes 1-2Harper & brothers, 1847 |
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... Never shall it be said that I made no effort to save those who would risk their all for me . " The example of the sovereign , sudden as electricity , inflamed the spectators , who threw themselves in crowds into the boats . They en ...
... Never shall it be said that I made no effort to save those who would risk their all for me . " The example of the sovereign , sudden as electricity , inflamed the spectators , who threw themselves in crowds into the boats . They en ...
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... never took a fee ; and from those who were of the middling ranks in life , he never would take above half a guinea ! yet so great was the resort to him , that he has in one day received fifty guineas , at half a guinea only from each pa ...
... never took a fee ; and from those who were of the middling ranks in life , he never would take above half a guinea ! yet so great was the resort to him , that he has in one day received fifty guineas , at half a guinea only from each pa ...
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... never , " said she with pathetic energy , " 6 never , never , told a lie . " INFANT HERO . " From the gay sire , whose trembling hand Could hardly buckle on his brand ; To the raw boy , whose shaft and bow Were yet scarce terror to the ...
... never , " said she with pathetic energy , " 6 never , never , told a lie . " INFANT HERO . " From the gay sire , whose trembling hand Could hardly buckle on his brand ; To the raw boy , whose shaft and bow Were yet scarce terror to the ...
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... never able to resist the harmony of the organ in the cathedral . Haydn now began to think of composition , but could not obtain lessons from any of the able professors of Vienna . He was thus thrown on his own resources , yet still ...
... never able to resist the harmony of the organ in the cathedral . Haydn now began to think of composition , but could not obtain lessons from any of the able professors of Vienna . He was thus thrown on his own resources , yet still ...
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... never greet my longing eyes ; Still will they cheat in vision fine , Yet never but in fancy shine . " The parents of Henry were anxious to put him to some trade ; and when he was in his fourteenth year he was placed at a stocking - loom ...
... never greet my longing eyes ; Still will they cheat in vision fine , Yet never but in fancy shine . " The parents of Henry were anxious to put him to some trade ; and when he was in his fourteenth year he was placed at a stocking - loom ...
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.