Frank Lawrence ; Or, A Young Man's Fancy, Volume 2

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Richard Bentley & Son, 1873
 

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Página 259 - With store of ladies, whose bright eyes Rain influence, and judge the prize Of wit or arms, while both contend To win her grace whom all commend.
Página 268 - ... distinct tender of their thanks for his having so given expression to the sentiments they desired to utter, and so fulfilled the arduous task of speaking of their lamented Bishop in terms worthy of Reginald Heber. The motion made by Mr. Mackenzie being seconded by C. Shakespear, Esq. it was voted, " That the thanks of the meeting should be given to the chairman, for his able conduct in the chair ; and especially for the feeling and elegant manner in which he illustrated the character of their...
Página 54 - Gumes got hungry, and said he couldn't work without having something in him to work on, and it was with great difficulty that I could get him to work until the clock struck seven.
Página 35 - ... La-oo handed the minister of Buddha several taels, and placing her left hand on her heart, began to turn the handle of the machine gently with her right. Probably she did not work hard enough for her prayers to be successful, for the bonze with an encouraging look said, "Faster! faster!" La-oo wound on for nearly a quarter of an hour, at the end of which time the bonze informed her that her supplications had been favourably received. After prostrating herself again before the image of the goddess,...
Página 230 - Master gave orders that he was not to be disturbed on any account, while Mr. Verrall was with him," he said ;
Página 98 - He was rejoiced at having got rid of the unpleasant business, which had been on his mind for a long time past, and was now anxious to return home.
Página 155 - She busied herself during the intervening weeks with preparations of all kinds, as eagerly as though it had been her own daughter, who was about to be married.

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