The Percy Anecdotes: Original and Select, Volume 4G. Berger, 1868 - Anecdotes |
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Page 11
... plays ; and with this view , he desired Mrs. De- venish , whose first husband was Mr. Rowe the poet , to have a correct edition of Rowe's works printed , which that lady accordingly did . The press was corrected , and the dedication ...
... plays ; and with this view , he desired Mrs. De- venish , whose first husband was Mr. Rowe the poet , to have a correct edition of Rowe's works printed , which that lady accordingly did . The press was corrected , and the dedication ...
Page 72
... played throughout the palace , and that many thou- sands were lost , under the appearance of the royal sanction , he was determined to correct the abuse . He first restricted the number of tables , then limited the hours of play , and ...
... played throughout the palace , and that many thou- sands were lost , under the appearance of the royal sanction , he was determined to correct the abuse . He first restricted the number of tables , then limited the hours of play , and ...
Page 159
... play to proceed , until doubly assured that he was in safe custody . After the assassin had been taken away , the queen advanced to the front of the box , and with great agitation curtsied . She looked at the king , and asked if they ...
... play to proceed , until doubly assured that he was in safe custody . After the assassin had been taken away , the queen advanced to the front of the box , and with great agitation curtsied . She looked at the king , and asked if they ...
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