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... as Sir Walter said , of a fair name and the warm attachment of one faithful
menial , of which he narrated a touching instance . His father , whose baptismal
name he bore , I do not remember to have seen , but his early pursuits I was told
were ...
... as Sir Walter said , of a fair name and the warm attachment of one faithful
menial , of which he narrated a touching instance . His father , whose baptismal
name he bore , I do not remember to have seen , but his early pursuits I was told
were ...
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And what is truth , but a faithful portraiture of that which the author professes to
copy ? And where shall the author find a nobler theme ( at least in human
subjects ) than in the delineation of all that in our nature is good and brave 32.
And what is truth , but a faithful portraiture of that which the author professes to
copy ? And where shall the author find a nobler theme ( at least in human
subjects ) than in the delineation of all that in our nature is good and brave 32.
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... and to whom the world won * Wordsworth , who was among the last visitors at
Abbotsford previous to Sir Walter's journey . looks with confidence for a faithful
portraiture of one whom 6 41 more honored guest, for in the langnage of one ...
... and to whom the world won * Wordsworth , who was among the last visitors at
Abbotsford previous to Sir Walter's journey . looks with confidence for a faithful
portraiture of one whom 6 41 more honored guest, for in the langnage of one ...
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There was then , he * This alludes to a letter addressed by the author , to the
editor of the New - York American , November 19 , 1832 , on the news of Sir
Walter's death . looks with confidence for a faithful portraiture of one whom 39.
There was then , he * This alludes to a letter addressed by the author , to the
editor of the New - York American , November 19 , 1832 , on the news of Sir
Walter's death . looks with confidence for a faithful portraiture of one whom 39.
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looks with confidence for a faithful portraiture of one whom he knew so well and
loved so much . And in conclusion , let me ask , what tribute shall we , my fellow -
citizens , pay to him to whose genius we owe so much ? Monument we can erect
...
looks with confidence for a faithful portraiture of one whom he knew so well and
loved so much . And in conclusion , let me ask , what tribute shall we , my fellow -
citizens , pay to him to whose genius we owe so much ? Monument we can erect
...
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Página 16 - But a glance on the great picture of life will show, that the duties of self-denial, and the sacrifice of passion to principle, are seldom thus remunerated ; and that the internal consciousness of their high-minded discharge of duty, produces on their own reflections a more adequate recompense, in the form of that peace which the world cannot give or take away.
Página 16 - ... a character of a highly virtuous and lofty stamp is degraded rather than exalted by an attempt to reward virtue with temporal prosperity. Such is not the recompense which providence has deemed worthy of suffering merit ; and it is a dangerous and fatal doctrine to teach young persons, the most common readers of romance, that rectitude of conduct and of principle are either naturally allied with, or adequately rewarded by, the gratification of our passions, or attainment of our wishes.
Página 23 - ... pathetic light Engendered, hangs o'er Eildon's triple height : Spirits of power, assembled there, complain For kindred power departing from their sight ; While Tweed, best pleased in chanting a blithe strain, Saddens his voice again, and yet again. Lift up your hearts, ye mourners ! for the might Of the whole world's good wishes with him goes ; Blessings and prayers in nobler retinue Than sceptred king or laurelled conqueror knows, Follow this wondrous potentate. Be true, Ye winds of ocean, and...
Página 8 - Ivauhoe,' chose not only to fight with his beaver down, but refused to raise it and show himself, when he had overcome all opponents. This was the author of Waverley. Many, it is true, were quite satisfied who the magician was, who wrought these marvels, though he continued invisible amid the circle where he performed his enchantments. In ten thousand whispers, it was stated to be Scott : one remembered a story, which he related...
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| Título | Tribute to the Memory of Sir Walter Scott, Baronet |
| Autor | John McVickar |
| Editor | George P. Scott and Company, 1833 |
| Procedencia del original | Universidad de Harvard |
| Digitalizado | 6 Mar 2006 |
| Largo | 42 páginas |
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