Heroines of HistoryAlden Beardsley, 1852 - Всего страниц: 520 Colorful biographical sketches of 10 famous women in history. |
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... thought of the traveller who pauses beside the yellow waters of the Scamander , and looks around him , but in vain , for the memorials of ancient Ilium ; so he who gazes on the humble promontory that breaks the waters of the Io- nian ...
... thought of the traveller who pauses beside the yellow waters of the Scamander , and looks around him , but in vain , for the memorials of ancient Ilium ; so he who gazes on the humble promontory that breaks the waters of the Io- nian ...
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... , he had solicited a friend to propose a law to the people , allowing a Roman citizen to marry as many wives as he thought fit . His friend acceded to the re- quest , but nothing had been done when he returned 28 CLEOPATRA .
... , he had solicited a friend to propose a law to the people , allowing a Roman citizen to marry as many wives as he thought fit . His friend acceded to the re- quest , but nothing had been done when he returned 28 CLEOPATRA .
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... thought of haste appeared to animate her ; but she travelled slowly , as if intent on pleasure , or delighting to provoke the impatience of those who waited for her arrival . At last her fleet was moored within the entrance of " the ...
... thought of haste appeared to animate her ; but she travelled slowly , as if intent on pleasure , or delighting to provoke the impatience of those who waited for her arrival . At last her fleet was moored within the entrance of " the ...
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... thought ! ' Twas heaven or somewhat more : For she so charmed all hearts , that gazing crowds Stood panting on the shore , and wanted breath To give their welcome voice . " * The shore was lined with people , who watched the barge laden ...
... thought ! ' Twas heaven or somewhat more : For she so charmed all hearts , that gazing crowds Stood panting on the shore , and wanted breath To give their welcome voice . " * The shore was lined with people , who watched the barge laden ...
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... thought , mainly through her own neglect to render her influence over him secure . It was her ambition now , to become the acknowledged wife of Antony . His prospects were as fair , if not prematurely blighted , as those of the younger ...
... thought , mainly through her own neglect to render her influence over him secure . It was her ambition now , to become the acknowledged wife of Antony . His prospects were as fair , if not prematurely blighted , as those of the younger ...
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Стр. 389 - I smile, And cry, content, to that which grieves my heart, And wet my cheeks with artificial tears, And frame my face to all occasions.
Стр. 311 - From Eddystone to Berwick bounds, from Lynn to Milford Bay, That time of slumber was as bright and busy as the day; For swift to east and swift to west the ghastly warflame spread, High on St.
Стр. 310 - ... to lay down for my God, and for my kingdom, and for my people, my honour and my blood, even in the dust. I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe should dare to invade the borders of my realm...
Стр. 133 - I beseech the king my lord, that he will accept all my jewels, or such as he shall select, so that, seeing them, he may be reminded of the singular love I always bore him while living, and that I am now waiting for him in a better world ; by which remembrance he may be encouraged to live the more justly and holily in this.
Стр. 311 - I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too ; and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe should dare to invade the borders of my realm ; to which rather than any dishonour shall grow by me, I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field.
Стр. 344 - She repented nothing but, when the Lords and others, at Inverness, came in the morning from the watches, that she was not a man to know what life it was to lie all night in the fields, or to walk upon the causeway with a jack and a knapsack, a Glasgow buckler, and a broadsword.
Стр. 305 - I know the truth of that, Madam," said I ; " you need not tell it me. Your Majesty thinks, if you were married, you would be but queen of England ; and now you are both king and queen. I know your spirit cannot endure a commander.
Стр. 311 - Night sank upon the dusky beach, and on the purple sea, Such night in England ne'er had been, nor e'er again shall be.
Стр. 34 - She lay, and leant her cheek upon her hand, And cast a look so languishingly sweet, As if, secure of all beholders...
Стр. 297 - And the device of a castle of cloth of gold, set with pomegranates about the battlements, with shields of knights hanging therefrom ; and six knights in rich harness tourneyed.