The New Monthly Magazine and HumoristHenry Colburn, 1844 |
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... morning visit , when I called at the hotel ; but I had been told by one who knew him well , that his hour of confidence and kindness , his hour of benevolence , in short , was de- cidedly the one hour before dinner ; and so already ...
... morning visit , when I called at the hotel ; but I had been told by one who knew him well , that his hour of confidence and kindness , his hour of benevolence , in short , was de- cidedly the one hour before dinner ; and so already ...
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... morning . You may imagine the sudden increase of importance , the sudden puffing of pride , with which the worthy mayor accepted the invitation , and also the parting injunctions of madame son épouse , to bring back the Prince Talleyrand .
... morning . You may imagine the sudden increase of importance , the sudden puffing of pride , with which the worthy mayor accepted the invitation , and also the parting injunctions of madame son épouse , to bring back the Prince Talleyrand .
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... morning of the day so rife with expectation to the poor mayor , Comte Molé had arrived at Valençay . Nothing could be more propitious , and the worthy official rubbed his hands with glee , at the thought of the immense information he ...
... morning of the day so rife with expectation to the poor mayor , Comte Molé had arrived at Valençay . Nothing could be more propitious , and the worthy official rubbed his hands with glee , at the thought of the immense information he ...
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... morning at daybreak for his own home . " It is needless to say that the story of his removal from office was a hoax . The prince , in rising to reach the light from the chimney , had descried , in the looking - glass , the shadow of a ...
... morning at daybreak for his own home . " It is needless to say that the story of his removal from office was a hoax . The prince , in rising to reach the light from the chimney , had descried , in the looking - glass , the shadow of a ...
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... morning to night . Lord Cupid observed , that when marriage commenced with an en- gagement , there was nothing wonderful in a battle after it . Perhaps the battery in the present case was a loving one . If so , the motion might be ...
... morning to night . Lord Cupid observed , that when marriage commenced with an en- gagement , there was nothing wonderful in a battle after it . Perhaps the battery in the present case was a loving one . If so , the motion might be ...
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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.