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... called the Black Prince , was , we are told , en- dowed with every virtue , civil as well as military . At the taking of Limoges , how- ever , in 1376 , this paragon of princes was so enraged at what he was pleased to call the treachery ...
... called the Black Prince , was , we are told , en- dowed with every virtue , civil as well as military . At the taking of Limoges , how- ever , in 1376 , this paragon of princes was so enraged at what he was pleased to call the treachery ...
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... called the Blue Boy , in the collection of the earl of Grosvenor . The present pic- ture of his majesty may be considered as a confirmation of Gainsborough's opinion , it being particularly excellent in its co- louring , notwithstanding ...
... called the Blue Boy , in the collection of the earl of Grosvenor . The present pic- ture of his majesty may be considered as a confirmation of Gainsborough's opinion , it being particularly excellent in its co- louring , notwithstanding ...
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... called Etruscan ; near 1800 bronzes ; besides many lamps , terra cottas , ancient glass , jewels of gold , enamel , mummies , rolls of papyrus , covered with hieroglyphic writing , & c . & c . making 2500 articles of this class . A ...
... called Etruscan ; near 1800 bronzes ; besides many lamps , terra cottas , ancient glass , jewels of gold , enamel , mummies , rolls of papyrus , covered with hieroglyphic writing , & c . & c . making 2500 articles of this class . A ...
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... called into existence by the magic touch of a Shakspeare , and the good genii whom Milton appointed to guard the unspotted " Lady " in Comus . " The powers of song He leaves not uninvok'd ; and in still groves of thanks and expectation ...
... called into existence by the magic touch of a Shakspeare , and the good genii whom Milton appointed to guard the unspotted " Lady " in Comus . " The powers of song He leaves not uninvok'd ; and in still groves of thanks and expectation ...
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... called the arena , from the sand which was strewed over its surface , to absorb the blood of the combatants . the arena were presented the different sorts of games , shows , or combats with which the emperors were wont to amuse the ...
... called the arena , from the sand which was strewed over its surface , to absorb the blood of the combatants . the arena were presented the different sorts of games , shows , or combats with which the emperors were wont to amuse the ...
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Стр. 280 - Now the bright morning star, day's harbinger, Comes dancing from the east, and leads with her The flowery May, who from her green lap throws The yellow cowslip, and the pale primrose. Hail bounteous May that dost inspire Mirth and youth, and warm desire; Woods and groves are of thy dressing, Hill and dale doth boast thy blessing. Thus we salute thee with our early song, And welcome thee, and wish thee long.
Стр. 392 - Sometimes with secure delight The upland hamlets will invite, When the merry bells ring round, And the jocund rebecks sound To many a youth and many a maid, Dancing in the chequered shade, And young and old come forth to play On a sunshine holiday...
Стр. 376 - Not a drum was heard, not a funeral note, As his corse to the rampart we hurried ; Not a soldier discharged his farewell shot O'er the grave where our hero we buried. We buried him darkly at dead of night, The sods with our bayonets turning ; By the struggling moonbeam's misty light And the lantern dimly burning.
Стр. 126 - Here Reynolds is laid, and to tell you my mind, He has not left a wiser or better behind : His pencil was striking, resistless, and grand: His manners were gentle, complying, and bland; Still born to improve us in every part, His pencil our faces, his manners our heart...
Стр. 376 - By the struggling moonbeam's misty light, And the lantern dimly burning. No useless coffin enclosed his breast, Not in sheet nor in shroud we wound him; But he lay like a warrior taking his rest, With his martial cloak around him.
Стр. 379 - The subjects of every state ought to contribute towards the support of the government, as nearly as possible, in proportion to their respective abilities ; that is, in proportion to the revenue which they respectively enjoy under the protection of the state.
Стр. 369 - As a beam o'er the face of the waters may glow, While the tide runs in darkness and coldness below, So the cheek may be tinged with a warm sunny smile, Though the cold heart to ruin runs darkly the while.
Стр. 379 - The tax which each individual is bound to pay ought to be certain, and not arbitrary. The time of payment, the manner of payment, the quantity to be paid, ought all to be clear and plain to the contributor, and to every person.
Стр. 57 - Who hung with woods yon mountain's sultry brow ? From the dry rock who bade the waters flow ? Not to the skies in useless columns tost...
Стр. 80 - I remember? why, she would hang on him, As if increase of appetite had grown By what it fed on; and yet, within a month, Let me not think on't: Frailty, thy name is woman!