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... Duke Ernest of Celle , whose younger son , William of Lüneburg , was the progenitor of the illustrious Hanoverian house at present reigning in Great Britain . Duke William held his court at Celle , a little town of ten thousand people ...
... Duke Ernest of Celle , whose younger son , William of Lüneburg , was the progenitor of the illustrious Hanoverian house at present reigning in Great Britain . Duke William held his court at Celle , a little town of ten thousand people ...
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... Duke George , the sixth brother . The others remained single , or contracted left - handed marriages after the princely fashion of those days . It is a queer picture - that of the old Prince dying in his little wood - built capital ...
... Duke George , the sixth brother . The others remained single , or contracted left - handed marriages after the princely fashion of those days . It is a queer picture - that of the old Prince dying in his little wood - built capital ...
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... Duke Christian ordains the accounts shall be ready , and the expenses in the kitchen , the wine and beer cellar , the bakehouse and stable , made out . Duke George , the marrying Duke , did not stop at home to partake of the beer and ...
... Duke Christian ordains the accounts shall be ready , and the expenses in the kitchen , the wine and beer cellar , the bakehouse and stable , made out . Duke George , the marrying Duke , did not stop at home to partake of the beer and ...
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... Duke of Hanover having heard all Gourville's proposal , said that a change would be advantageous to his house , but that he himself was too old to change . This shrewd woman had such keen eyes that she knew how to shut them upon ...
... Duke of Hanover having heard all Gourville's proposal , said that a change would be advantageous to his house , but that he himself was too old to change . This shrewd woman had such keen eyes that she knew how to shut them upon ...
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... Duke Ernest got for his soldiers he spent in a series of the most brilliant entertainments . Nevertheless , the jovial Prince was economical , and kept a steady eye upon his own interests . He achieved the electoral dignity for himself ...
... Duke Ernest got for his soldiers he spent in a series of the most brilliant entertainments . Nevertheless , the jovial Prince was economical , and kept a steady eye upon his own interests . He achieved the electoral dignity for himself ...
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Página 131 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to His holy keeping. Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of action, and bidding an affectionate farewell to this august body, under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.
Página 158 - That the remaining hundred thousand may at a year old be offered in sale to the persons of quality, and fortune, through the kingdom, always advising the mother to let them suck plentifully in the last month, so as to render them plump, and fat for a good table. A child will make two dishes at an entertainment for friends, and when the family dines alone, the fore or hind quarter will make a reasonable dish, and seasoned with a little pepper or salt will be very good boiled on the fourth day, especially...
Página 344 - To them his heart, his love, his griefs were given, But all his serious thoughts had rest in heaven. As some tall cliff that lifts its awful form, Swells from the vale, and midway leaves the storm, Though round its breast the rolling clouds are spread, Eternal sunshine settles on its head.
Página 201 - Tis not in mortals to command success, But we'll do more, Sempronius; we'll deserve it.
Página 328 - It having been observed that there was little hospitality in London ; JOHNSON. " Nay, sir, any man who has a name, or who has the power of pleasing, will be very generally invited in London. The man, Sterne, I have been told, has had engagements for three months." GOLDSMITH.
Página 353 - 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...