The New Monthly Magazine and HumoristHenry Colburn, 1844 |
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... effect almost magical . Nothing can be finer or more original than the effect of these far- famed towers , which give to the building an air of oriental grandeur , perfectly unique . They were built at different periods , the first one ...
... effect almost magical . Nothing can be finer or more original than the effect of these far- famed towers , which give to the building an air of oriental grandeur , perfectly unique . They were built at different periods , the first one ...
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... effect to his entrée , of indescribable interest . Altogether it was one of the prettiest pieces of small - court ceremony I ever witnessed . The conversation was carried on for some little time standing , the com- pany separating in ...
... effect to his entrée , of indescribable interest . Altogether it was one of the prettiest pieces of small - court ceremony I ever witnessed . The conversation was carried on for some little time standing , the com- pany separating in ...
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... effect of love , that the latter was foolish and unguarded enough to mention with great mystery a new conquest which he had made , and upon which he piqued himself not a little . This time it was a lady of talent , rank , and fashion ...
... effect of love , that the latter was foolish and unguarded enough to mention with great mystery a new conquest which he had made , and upon which he piqued himself not a little . This time it was a lady of talent , rank , and fashion ...
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... effects of magnetism , and there are instances well known , wherein the great masters of the art have been able to produce the same effect at pleasure . Cagliostro , to whom I once mentioned the circumstance , had often obtained the ...
... effects of magnetism , and there are instances well known , wherein the great masters of the art have been able to produce the same effect at pleasure . Cagliostro , to whom I once mentioned the circumstance , had often obtained the ...
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... effect of the scenery at night was very striking ; " the wide and winding Rhine , " smooth as a mirror , gave back the thousand lights from the old Gothic windows and gable ends of the numerous edifices . The weather was worthy of a ...
... effect of the scenery at night was very striking ; " the wide and winding Rhine , " smooth as a mirror , gave back the thousand lights from the old Gothic windows and gable ends of the numerous edifices . The weather was worthy of a ...
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Página 250 - A strange fish! Were I in England now, as once I was, and had but this fish painted, not a holiday fool there but would give a piece of silver. There would this monster make a man. Any strange beast there makes a man. When they will not give a doit to relieve a lame beggar, they will lay out ten to see a dead Indian.
Página 300 - Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun: 8 But if a man live many years, and rejoice in them all; yet let him remember the days of darkness; for they shall be many.
Página 363 - Among the smooth stones of the stream is thy portion ; they, they are thy lot : even to them hast thou poured a drink offering, thou hast offered a meat offering.
Página 138 - A man may see how this world goes with no eyes. Look with thine ears : see how yond justice rails upon yond simple thief. Hark, in thine ear : change places; and, handy-dandy, which is the justice, which is the thief?
Página 14 - ... warning of the captain. This state of uncertainty seemed to irritate the temper of poor Beaumetz to an extraordinary degree, and, unable to remain quietly at home, he hurried to and from the city with an eager, restless activity, which at times excited my astonishment, for he had ever been remarkable for great calmness and placidity of temper. One day he entered our lodging, evidently labouring under great excitement, although commanding himself to appear calm. I was engaged at that moment in...
Página 145 - The glories of our blood and state Are shadows, not substantial things; There is no armour against fate; Death lays his icy hand on kings : Sceptre and Crown Must tumble down, And in the dust be equal made With the poor crooked scythe and spade.
Página 21 - With golden key Wealth thought To pass — but 'twould not do : While Wit a diamond brought, Which cut his bright way through, bo here's to her who long Hath waked the poet's sigh, The girl, who gave to song What gold could never tray.
Página 287 - Lay round me, scattered like a flock of sheep I heard the murmur and the murmuring sound, In that sweet mood when pleasure loves to pay Tribute to ease; and, of its joy secure, The heart luxuriates with indifferent things, Wasting its kindliness on stocks and stones, And on the vacant air.
Página 597 - Ten of them were sheathed in steel, With belted sword, and spur on heel : They quitted not their harness bright Neither by day nor yet by night • They lay down to rest, With corslet laced, Pillowed on buckler cold and hard ; They carved at the meal With gloves of steel, And they drank the red wine through the helmet barred.
Página 14 - ... and let us take a turn on the Battery ; perhaps the wind may be chopping round; we may be nearer our departure than we imagine.