The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray, Volume 23Smith, Elder, & Company, 1885 |
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... beautiful Georgina of Devonshire , and that brilliant Whig society of the reign of George III .; had known the Duchess of Queensber- ry , the patroness of Gay and Prior , the admired young beauty of the Court of Queen Anne . I often ...
... beautiful Georgina of Devonshire , and that brilliant Whig society of the reign of George III .; had known the Duchess of Queensber- ry , the patroness of Gay and Prior , the admired young beauty of the Court of Queen Anne . I often ...
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... beautiful cousin of Zell ; and sending his sons out in command of armies to fight -now on this side , now on that he lived on , taking his pleasure , and scheming his schemes , a merry wise prince enough - not , I fear , a moral prince.
... beautiful cousin of Zell ; and sending his sons out in command of armies to fight -now on this side , now on that he lived on , taking his pleasure , and scheming his schemes , a merry wise prince enough - not , I fear , a moral prince.
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... beautiful French lady , came to London , on a special mission of Louis XIV . , and was adopted by our grateful country and sovereign , and figured as Duchess of Portsmouth . In this way the beautiful Aurora of Königsmarck travelling ...
... beautiful French lady , came to London , on a special mission of Louis XIV . , and was adopted by our grateful country and sovereign , and figured as Duchess of Portsmouth . In this way the beautiful Aurora of Königsmarck travelling ...
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William Makepeace Thackeray. That beautiful Aurora von Königsmarck and her brother are wonderful as types of bygone manners , and strange illus- trations of the morals of old days . The Königsmarcks were descended from an ancient noble ...
William Makepeace Thackeray. That beautiful Aurora von Königsmarck and her brother are wonderful as types of bygone manners , and strange illus- trations of the morals of old days . The Königsmarcks were descended from an ancient noble ...
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... beautiful , lively , witty , accomplished : his brutality outraged her ; his silence and coldness chilled . her ; his cruelty insulted her . No wonder she did not love him . How could love be a part of the compact in such a marriage as ...
... beautiful , lively , witty , accomplished : his brutality outraged her ; his silence and coldness chilled . her ; his cruelty insulted her . No wonder she did not love him . How could love be a part of the compact in such a marriage as ...
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Página 339 - 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; To husband our life's taper at the close And keep the flame from wasting by repose.
Página 329 - At church, with meek and unaffected grace, His looks adorn'd the venerable place; Truth from his lips prevail'd with double sway, And fools who came to scoff, remain'd to pray.
Página 149 - 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...
Página 190 - Content thyself to be obscurely good. When vice prevails, and impious men bear sway, The post of honour is a private station.
Página 222 - like a distressed prince who calls in a powerful neighbour to his aid. I was undone by my auxiliary. When I had once called him in, I could not subsist without dependence on him.
Página 188 - Amidst confusion, horror, and despair, Examined all the dreadful scenes of war : In peaceful thought the field of death surveyed, To fainting squadrons sent the timely aid, Inspired repulsed battalions to engage, And taught the doubtful battle where to rage.
Página 74 - Here lies Fred, Who was alive, and is dead. Had it been his father, I had much rather. Had it been his brother, Still better than another. Had it been his sister, No one would have missed her. Had it been the whole generation, Still better for the nation. But since 'tis only Fred, Who was alive, and is dead, There's no more to be said.
Página 228 - When I read the several dates of the tombs, of" some that died yesterday, and some six hundred years ago, I consider that great day when we shall all of us be contemporaries, and make our appearance together.
Página 121 - But when of morn and eve the star beholds me on my knee, I feel, though thou art distant far, thy prayers ascend for me.
Página 123 - 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.