The Parlour Portfolio, Or, Post-chaise Companion: Being a Selection of the Most Amusing and Interesting Articles and Anecdotes that Have Appeared in the Magazines, Newspapers, and Other Daily and Periodical Journals, from the Year 1700, to the Present Time, Volume 2Matthew Iley, and sold, 1820 |
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... in an elegant box , formed from the wood of Queen Mary's yew- tree , at Cruickston Castle , which had been pro- cured through the kindness of Lady Maxwell . " ? That in the opinion of the very respectable Botanic 38 THE PARLOUR PORTFOLIO ;
... in an elegant box , formed from the wood of Queen Mary's yew- tree , at Cruickston Castle , which had been pro- cured through the kindness of Lady Maxwell . " ? That in the opinion of the very respectable Botanic 38 THE PARLOUR PORTFOLIO ;
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... lady , with many other persons of rank and distinction , shared in the general misfortune . The inns at Richmond , Kew , & c . , were so crowded , that ten guineas were refused for a bed , and several per- sons of condition were obliged ...
... lady , with many other persons of rank and distinction , shared in the general misfortune . The inns at Richmond , Kew , & c . , were so crowded , that ten guineas were refused for a bed , and several per- sons of condition were obliged ...
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... lady , and daughter , about seven years of age , a sober , discreet person , of proper age and qualifi- cation to take Miss entirely under her care , to bring her up prudently and politely , & c . , to dress and wait on the lady , make ...
... lady , and daughter , about seven years of age , a sober , discreet person , of proper age and qualifi- cation to take Miss entirely under her care , to bring her up prudently and politely , & c . , to dress and wait on the lady , make ...
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... lady was taken great notice of by a gentleman dressed in mourn- ing , that sat by the lady's companion , as sup- posed , dressed in a scarlet gown , in the upper gal- lery at the Oratorio of Judas Maccabæus , last . Wednesday night . The ...
... lady was taken great notice of by a gentleman dressed in mourn- ing , that sat by the lady's companion , as sup- posed , dressed in a scarlet gown , in the upper gal- lery at the Oratorio of Judas Maccabæus , last . Wednesday night . The ...
Página 93
... lady further than the gentleman , who wishes himself so happy as to ever be able to see her again , thinks she is excessively agreeable , and has a most engaging countenance : if the lady be single , and will be so kind either to answer ...
... lady further than the gentleman , who wishes himself so happy as to ever be able to see her again , thinks she is excessively agreeable , and has a most engaging countenance : if the lady be single , and will be so kind either to answer ...
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Página 132 - And but for that sad shrouded eye, That fires not, wins not, weeps not, now. And but for that chill changeless brow, Where cold Obstruction's apathy Appals the gazing mourner's heart...
Página 132 - Such is the aspect of this shore; 'Tis Greece, but living Greece no more! So coldly sweet, so deadly fair, We start, for soul is wanting there.
Página 350 - The school-boy whips his taxed top ; the beardless youth manages his taxed horse with a taxed bridle, on a taxed road ; and the dying Englishman, pouring his medicine, which has paid seven per cent., into a spoon that has paid fifteen per cent., flings himself back upon his...
Página 359 - O God, if there be a God, save my soul, if I have a soul !' This was followed by a general laugh.
Página 266 - The flash of Wit, the bright Intelligence, The beam of Song, the blaze of Eloquence, Set with their Sun, but still have left behind The enduring produce of immortal Mind ; Fruits of a genial morn, and glorious noon, A deathless part of him who died too soon.
Página 133 - Here is the loveliness in death, That parts not quite with parting breath : But beauty with that fearful bloom, That hue that haunts it to the tomb, Expression's last receding ray, A gilded halo hovering round decay, The farewell beam of Feeling past away, Spark of that flame perchance of heavenly birth, Which gleams, but warms no more its cherished earth.
Página 51 - Is it a fiend that to a stake Of fire his desperate self is tethering ? Or stubborn spirit doomed to yell In solitary ward or cell, Ten thousand miles from all his brethren.
Página 265 - WHEN the last sunshine of expiring day In summer's twilight weeps itself away, Who hath not felt the softness of the hour Sink on the heart, as dew along the flower? With a pure feeling which absorbs and awes While nature makes that melancholy pause, Her breathing moment on the bridge where Time Of light and darkness forms an arch sublime.
Página 352 - Love in my bosom like a bee Doth suck his sweet: Now with his wings he plays with me, Now with his feet. Within mine eyes he makes his nest, His bed amidst my tender breast; My kisses are his daily feast, And yet he robs me of my rest. Ah, wanton, will ye?
Página 349 - ... that comes from abroad or is grown at home ; taxes on the raw material ; taxes on every fresh value that is added to it by the industry of man...