The Percy Anecdotes: Original and Select, Volume 14G. Berger, 1868 - Anecdotes |
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Page 44
... DEATH , and Hell followed after him . " Mr. Arnot , who was actually mounted on a pale - coloured horse , felt the sarcasm in all its force ; and muttering a hasty execration , rode off . On the formation of what was called the ...
... DEATH , and Hell followed after him . " Mr. Arnot , who was actually mounted on a pale - coloured horse , felt the sarcasm in all its force ; and muttering a hasty execration , rode off . On the formation of what was called the ...
Page 139
... death should not be pronounced upon me ? Was I to suffer only death after being adjudged guilty , I should bow in silence ; but a man in my situation , has not only to combat with the dif ficulties of fortune , but also the difficulties ...
... death should not be pronounced upon me ? Was I to suffer only death after being adjudged guilty , I should bow in silence ; but a man in my situation , has not only to combat with the dif ficulties of fortune , but also the difficulties ...
Page 174
... death of Mr. Pitt , and the succession of Mr. Fox to the place of his rival , Mr. Canning was again seen distinguishing himself in the ranks of opposition . It was to him the administration of that period was indebted for the sobriquet ...
... death of Mr. Pitt , and the succession of Mr. Fox to the place of his rival , Mr. Canning was again seen distinguishing himself in the ranks of opposition . It was to him the administration of that period was indebted for the sobriquet ...
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