The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray: The four Georges and The English humouristsSmith, Elder, 1885 - English literature |
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... asked in marriage by Horace Walpole , who had been patted on the head by George I. This lady had knocked at Doctor Johnson's door ; had been intimate with Fox , the beautiful Georgina of Devonshire , and that brilliant Whig society of ...
... asked in marriage by Horace Walpole , who had been patted on the head by George I. This lady had knocked at Doctor Johnson's door ; had been intimate with Fox , the beautiful Georgina of Devonshire , and that brilliant Whig society of ...
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... asked Madame the Duchess of Hanover of what religion her daughter was , then a pretty girl of thirteen years old . The Duchess replied that the princess was of no religion as yet . They were waiting to know of what religion her husband ...
... asked Madame the Duchess of Hanover of what religion her daughter was , then a pretty girl of thirteen years old . The Duchess replied that the princess was of no religion as yet . They were waiting to know of what religion her husband ...
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... asked , what next should be done with him ? " Done with him ? Fling him to the lions , " Cadogan said , Marlborough's lieutenant . But the British lion of those days did not care much for drinking the blood of peaceful peers and poets ...
... asked , what next should be done with him ? " Done with him ? Fling him to the lions , " Cadogan said , Marlborough's lieutenant . But the British lion of those days did not care much for drinking the blood of peaceful peers and poets ...
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... asked to see the owner of the mansion . The mistress of the house and her ladies , to whom our friend was admitted , said he could not be introduced to the master , however pressing the busi- ness might be . The master was asleep after ...
... asked to see the owner of the mansion . The mistress of the house and her ladies , to whom our friend was admitted , said he could not be introduced to the master , however pressing the busi- ness might be . The master was asleep after ...
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... asked who was there , and who dared to disturb him ? " I am Sir Robert Walpole , " said the messenger . The awakened sleeper hated Sir Robert Walpole . " I have the honour to announce to your Majesty that your Royal father , King George ...
... asked who was there , and who dared to disturb him ? " I am Sir Robert Walpole , " said the messenger . The awakened sleeper hated Sir Robert Walpole . " I have the honour to announce to your Majesty that your Royal father , King George ...
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Page 337 - In all my wanderings round this world of care, In all my griefs - and God has given my share I still had hopes, my latest hours to crown, Amidst these humble bowers to lay me down...
Page 224 - When I look upon the tombs of the great, every emotion of envy dies in me; when I read the epitaphs of the beautiful, every inordinate desire goes out; when I meet with the grief of parents...
Page 327 - At church, with meek and unaffected grace, His looks adorn'd the venerable place; Truth from his lips prevail'd with double sway, And fools who came to scoff, remain'd to pray.
Page 147 - I have been assured by a very knowing American of my acquaintance in London that a young, healthy child well nursed is, at a year old, . a most delicious, nourishing, and wholesome food, whether stewed, roasted, baked, or boiled; and I make no doubt that it will equally serve in a fricassee or a ragout.
Page 74 - Here lies Fred, Who was alive, and is dead. Had it been his father, I had much rather. Had it been his brother, Still better than another. Had it been his sister, No one would have missed her. Had it been the whole generation, Still better for the nation. But since 'tis only Fred, Who was alive, and is dead, There's no more to be said.
Page 220 - like a distressed prince who calls in a powerful neighbour to his aid. I was undone by my auxiliary. When I had once called him in, I could not subsist without dependence on him.
Page 337 - How blest is he who crowns, in shades like these, A youth of labour with an age of ease...
Page 165 - Great Jonson did by strength of judgment please, Yet, doubling Fletcher's force, he wants his ease. In differing talents both adorned their age, One for the study, t'other for the stage.
Page 119 - I lay, and woo the cooler wind. " I miss thee when by Gunga's stream my twilight steps I guide, But most beneath the lamp's pale beam I miss thee from my side.
Page 188 - The marriage, if uncontradicted report can be credited, made no addition to his happiness ; it neither found them nor made them equal. She always remembered her own rank, and thought herself entitled to treat with very little ceremony the tutor of her son.