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... living in Cork , in addition to which he was made one of the Lord- lieutenant's chaplains , and thus put in the way of promo- tion generally . But on one unlucky Sunday the follow- ing incident occurred . It must be remembered that ...
... living in Cork , in addition to which he was made one of the Lord- lieutenant's chaplains , and thus put in the way of promo- tion generally . But on one unlucky Sunday the follow- ing incident occurred . It must be remembered that ...
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... living , flourished at Harrow in those days of whom no one has heard since , " but Richard Sheridan aspired to no rivalry with either of them . " Notwithstanding this absence of all the outward show of talent , Parr was not a man to ...
... living , flourished at Harrow in those days of whom no one has heard since , " but Richard Sheridan aspired to no rivalry with either of them . " Notwithstanding this absence of all the outward show of talent , Parr was not a man to ...
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... living , such as it was , now abundant , now meagre , for his family ; while the girls and boys lived a sort of hap - hazard existence in the gay city , getting what amusement they could - mother- less , and left to their own resources ...
... living , such as it was , now abundant , now meagre , for his family ; while the girls and boys lived a sort of hap - hazard existence in the gay city , getting what amusement they could - mother- less , and left to their own resources ...
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... living pleasantly with his young sisters , no doubt very kind to them , and spending all the money the girls could spare out of their little housekeeping , and falling in love , the most natural amusement of all . It is wrong , however ...
... living pleasantly with his young sisters , no doubt very kind to them , and spending all the money the girls could spare out of their little housekeeping , and falling in love , the most natural amusement of all . It is wrong , however ...
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... living - for the adored siren , about whom wealthy suit- ors were dangling by the dozen , no doubt exciting many anxious hopes in the breasts of her parents , if not in her own faithful bosom . But love conquered in the long run , as an ...
... living - for the adored siren , about whom wealthy suit- ors were dangling by the dozen , no doubt exciting many anxious hopes in the breasts of her parents , if not in her own faithful bosom . But love conquered in the long run , as an ...
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Página 131 - The popular harangue, the tart reply, The logic, and the wisdom, and the wit, And the loud laugh— I long to know them all ; I burn to set the imprisoned wranglers free, And give them voice and utterance once again.
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Página 138 - His sparkling and highly finished declamation lasted two days; but the Hall was crowded to suffocation during the whole time. It was said that fifty guineas had been paid for a single ticket. Sheridan...
Página 134 - But neither the culprit nor his advocates attracted so much notice as the accusers. In the midst of the blaze of red drapery, a space had been fitted up with green benches and tables for the Commons. The managers, with Burke at their head, appeared in full dress.
Página 89 - Thus at our friends we laugh, who feel the dart ; To reach our feelings, we ourselves must smart. Is our young bard so young, to think that he Can stop the full spring-tide of calumny? Knows he the world so little, and its trade? Alas ! the devil's sooner raised than laid.
Página 162 - They boast they come but to improve our state, enlarge our thoughts, and free us from the yoke of error ! Yes: they will give enlightened freedom to our minds, who are themselves the slaves of passion, avarice, and pride. They offer us their protection. Yes, such protection as vultures give to lambs — covering and devouring them...
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Página 77 - Tis very true. She generally designs well, has a free tongue and a bold invention ; but her colouring is too dark, and her outlines often extravagant. She wants that delicacy of tint, and mellowness of sneer, which distinguishes your ladyship's scandal.
Página 32 - Ask'st thou how long my love will stay, When all that's new is past? How long, ah Delia, can I say How long my life will last? Dry be that tear, be hush'd that sigh, At least I'll love thee till I die: Hush'd be that sigh.