The New Monthly Magazine and HumoristHenry Colburn, 1844 |
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... Look at them as they sit opposite to each other , both intent upon the chances of the game ; the one so calm and dignified , reflecting almost tediously upon the card he ought to play ; then placing it slowly and deliberately upon the ...
... Look at them as they sit opposite to each other , both intent upon the chances of the game ; the one so calm and dignified , reflecting almost tediously upon the card he ought to play ; then placing it slowly and deliberately upon the ...
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brought you here . Look , you stand within a foot of the edge of the parapet - in another instant the work would have been done ! " " The demon had left him ; his eye was still unsettled , and the white foam stood in bubbles on his ...
brought you here . Look , you stand within a foot of the edge of the parapet - in another instant the work would have been done ! " " The demon had left him ; his eye was still unsettled , and the white foam stood in bubbles on his ...
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... look that terrified her into obedience , then bowing his face upon his knees , he remained for hours in a stupor of despair . From this gloomy pause of agony he was roused by hearing the voices of Phillis and her affianced bridegroom ...
... look that terrified her into obedience , then bowing his face upon his knees , he remained for hours in a stupor of despair . From this gloomy pause of agony he was roused by hearing the voices of Phillis and her affianced bridegroom ...
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... look me in the face , and you wish to escape from my reproaches ; but you cannot , you shall not escape me , Phillis Waters , " he fiercely replied . " I will not be detained , " said Phillis , angrily , " it is very late , and I am ...
... look me in the face , and you wish to escape from my reproaches ; but you cannot , you shall not escape me , Phillis Waters , " he fiercely replied . " I will not be detained , " said Phillis , angrily , " it is very late , and I am ...
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... look upon the face of the dead , his feelings overpowered him . A cold thrill of horror ran through his veins , he became sick and faint , the chilly drops of agony rose on his shuddering flesh , the light forsook his eyes , and he sank ...
... look upon the face of the dead , his feelings overpowered him . A cold thrill of horror ran through his veins , he became sick and faint , the chilly drops of agony rose on his shuddering flesh , the light forsook his eyes , and he sank ...
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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.