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... passed between Socrates and Phædrus on that fine summer day , under the plane - tree , while the fountain warbled at their feet , and the cicadas chirped overhead . If it be , as we think it is , desirable that an English gentleman ...
... passed between Socrates and Phædrus on that fine summer day , under the plane - tree , while the fountain warbled at their feet , and the cicadas chirped overhead . If it be , as we think it is , desirable that an English gentleman ...
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... passing day . The hero is in all superficial accomplishments exactly the fine gentleman , whom every youth in the pit would gladly resemble . The heroine is the fine lady , whom every youth in the pit would gladly marry . The scene is ...
... passing day . The hero is in all superficial accomplishments exactly the fine gentleman , whom every youth in the pit would gladly resemble . The heroine is the fine lady , whom every youth in the pit would gladly marry . The scene is ...
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... passed away . No sooner had the old king been carried to St. Denis , than the whole court unmasked . Every man hastened to indemnify him- self , by the excess of licentiousness and impudence , for years of mortification . The same ...
... passed away . No sooner had the old king been carried to St. Denis , than the whole court unmasked . Every man hastened to indemnify him- self , by the excess of licentiousness and impudence , for years of mortification . The same ...
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... passed by ; the volatile Duke ran after them ; the opportunity was lost , and could never be regained . The second Dutch war , the most disgraceful war in the whole history of England , was now raging . It was not in that age considered ...
... passed by ; the volatile Duke ran after them ; the opportunity was lost , and could never be regained . The second Dutch war , the most disgraceful war in the whole history of England , was now raging . It was not in that age considered ...
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... passed his childhood and youth in Ireland . He was sent to school at Kilkenny , and thence went to the * Mr. Leigh Hunt says 1669. But the Old Style has misled him . University of Dublin . His learning does great honour to 44 MACAULAY'S ...
... passed his childhood and youth in Ireland . He was sent to school at Kilkenny , and thence went to the * Mr. Leigh Hunt says 1669. But the Old Style has misled him . University of Dublin . His learning does great honour to 44 MACAULAY'S ...
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Página 348 - Alone stood brave Horatius, But constant still in mind, Thrice thirty thousand foes before, And the broad flood behind. "Down with him!" cried false Sextus, With a smile on his pale face. "Now yield thee," cried Lars Porsena, "Now yield thee to our grace.
Página 349 - No sound of joy or sorrow Was heard from either bank; But friends and foes, in dumb surprise, With parted lips and straining eyes, Stood gazing where he sank; And when above the surges They saw his crest appear. All Rome sent forth a rapturous cry, And even the ranks of Tuscany Could scarce forbear to cheer.
Página 340 - Meanwhile the Tuscan army, Right glorious to behold, Came flashing back the noonday light, Rank behind rank, like surges bright Of a broad sea of gold. Four hundred trumpets sounded A peal of warlike glee, As that great host, with measured tread, And spears advanced, and ensigns spread, Rolled slowly towards the bridge's head, Where stood the dauntless Three. The Three stood calm and silent, And looked upon the foes, And a great shout of laughter From all the vanguard rose...
Página 56 - So spake the Cherub : and his grave rebuke, Severe in youthful beauty, added grace Invincible : Abash'd the Devil stood, And felt how awful goodness is, and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely ; saw, and pined His loss ; but chiefly to find here observed His lustre visibly impair'd ; yet seem'd Undaunted. If I must contend...
Página 338 - To every man upon this earth Death cometh soon or late; And how can man die better Than facing fearful odds, For the ashes of his fathers And the temples of his Gods...
Página 344 - Then, whirling up his broadsword With both hands to the height, He rushed against Horatius, And smote with all his might. With shield and blade Horatius Right deftly turned the blow: The blow, though turned, came yet too nigh; It missed his helm, but gashed his thigh : The Tuscans raised a joyful cry To see the red blood flow.
Página 196 - There were the members of that brilliant society which quoted, criticised, and exchanged repartees, under the rich peacock-hangings of Mrs.
Página 348 - Tiber! father Tiber! To whom the Romans pray, A Roman's life, a Roman's arms, Take thou in charge this day ! ' So he spake, and speaking sheathed The good sword by his side, And with his harness on his back Plunged headlong in the tide.
Página 340 - Then none was for a party ; Then all were for the state ; Then the great man helped the poor, And the poor man loved the great ; Then lands were fairly portioned ; Then spoils were fairly sold : The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.
Página 350 - quoth false Sextus ; " Will not the villain drown ? But for this stay, ere close of day We should have sacked the town ! " " Heaven help him !" quoth Lars Porsena, " And bring him safe to shore ; For such a gallant feat of arms Was never seen before.