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... side , while he was thrumming on his harpsichord , in order to make extempore verses to whatever air he should beat out to his liking . I remember one morning as he was in this situation - thrum , thrum , thrum ( moving his fingers as ...
... side , while he was thrumming on his harpsichord , in order to make extempore verses to whatever air he should beat out to his liking . I remember one morning as he was in this situation - thrum , thrum , thrum ( moving his fingers as ...
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... side and the blood boiling in his veins , among all the peaceful group streaming away from the Park , is wonderful to think of . When they got admittance at last to a private room in the tavern the following scene occurs : " Mr. Ewart ...
... side and the blood boiling in his veins , among all the peaceful group streaming away from the Park , is wonderful to think of . When they got admittance at last to a private room in the tavern the following scene occurs : " Mr. Ewart ...
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... side to suffer any censure to rest where none was deserved . Hurry in writing has long been exploded as an excuse for an author ; however , in the dramatic line , it may happen that both an author and a manager may wish to fill a chasm ...
... side to suffer any censure to rest where none was deserved . Hurry in writing has long been exploded as an excuse for an author ; however , in the dramatic line , it may happen that both an author and a manager may wish to fill a chasm ...
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... side to meet his solicitor , Wallace . I have pitched on a Mr. Phipps , at the recommendation and by the advice of Dr. Ford . The three first steps to be taken are these - our lawyer is to look into the titles , tenures , etc. , of the ...
... side to meet his solicitor , Wallace . I have pitched on a Mr. Phipps , at the recommendation and by the advice of Dr. Ford . The three first steps to be taken are these - our lawyer is to look into the titles , tenures , etc. , of the ...
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... sides were involved , and likely to owe additional comfort and importance to the young prodigal whose own father had ... side to your gain- ing a certain income from the theatre , greater , I think , than you could make out of it , and ...
... sides were involved , and likely to owe additional comfort and importance to the young prodigal whose own father had ... side to your gain- ing a certain income from the theatre , greater , I think , than you could make out of it , and ...
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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.
Página 202 - MOTLEY'S DUTCH REPUBLIC. The Rise of the Dutch Republic. A History. By JOHN LOTHROP MOTLEY, LL.D., DCL With a Portrait of William of Orange.
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...
Página 201 - GEBLER (Karl Von). Galileo Galilei and the Roman Curia, from Authentic Sources. Translated with the sanction of the Author, by Mrs. GEORGE STURGE. Demy 8vo. Cloth, price i2,$. GEDDES (James). History of the Administration of John de Witt, Grand Pensionary of Holland.
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.