Devon Notes and Queries, Volumen 3,Parte 1

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J. G. Commin, 1905
 

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Página 156 - There was an old man, And he had an old cow, And how to keep her he didn't know how ; So he built up a barn To keep this cow warm, And a little more cider would do us no harm. Harm, my boys, harm ! Harm, my boys, harm ! A little more cider would do us no harm !
Página 129 - Tis opportune to look back upon old times, and contemplate our forefathers. Great examples grow thin, and to be fetched from the passed world. Simplicity flies away, and iniquity comes at long strides upon us. We have enough to do to make up ourselves from present and passed times, and the whole stage of things scarce serveth for our instruction.
Página 110 - Elizabeth, by the grace of God Queen of England, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith etc.
Página 191 - I am not gone back, as some men do report me, but as ready to give my life, as any of my brethren that are gone before me ; although by a policy I have a little prolonged it, and that for the best, as already it appeareth unto me, and shall shortly appear unto all. That day that I recant any point of doctrine, I shall suffer twenty kinds of death, the Lord being mine assistance ; as I doubt not but he will.
Página 129 - We were hinted by the occasion, not catched the opportunity to write of old things, or intrude upon the antiquary. We are coldly drawn unto discourses of antiquities, who have scarce time before us to comprehend new things, or make out learned novelties.
Página 222 - ... of the subject, was frequently laid without scruple, and is mentioned with much unconcern by our ancient historians, though now it would justly alarm our opulent merchants and stockholders.
Página 151 - Ah! from the old world let some one answer give: 'Scorn ye this world, their tears, their inward cares? I say unto you, see that your souls live A deeper life than theirs.
Página 162 - will be sadly pecked at. Had I more time, I meant to have engrafted on it a story I have heard Cannon tell of a magpie of his acquaintance.
Página 185 - Sussex, lately deceased, was not put in, wrapt up, or wound up, or buried in any shirt, shift, sheet, or shroud, made or mingled with flax, hemp, silk, hair, gold, or silver, or other than what is made of sheep's wool only...
Página 30 - HLO DISRAELI'S NOVELS. — I am very anxious to possess a complete key to the originals of the characters in Disraeli's novels. Could you or any of your readers kindly tell me where I can obtain one ? MML [Keys to ' Endymion ' will be found at 6 S. ii. 484; iii. 10, 31, 95 (the first is reprinted at 8 S. iii. 482) ; to vols. i. and ii. of ' Vivian Grey

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