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... arm - chair ; and says that , when Frederic , during his last illness , used to sit on his terrace at Sans Souci , in order to enjoy the sun , a chair was always placed by his side , which was occupied by one of his dogs . He fed them ...
... arm - chair ; and says that , when Frederic , during his last illness , used to sit on his terrace at Sans Souci , in order to enjoy the sun , a chair was always placed by his side , which was occupied by one of his dogs . He fed them ...
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... arm , and not suffering the grass to grow under our feet , we arrived in safety at his house . " This anecdote will , I think , establish the USEFULNESS OF PUGILISM ; had my friend been as little knowing in the science as his adversa ...
... arm , and not suffering the grass to grow under our feet , we arrived in safety at his house . " This anecdote will , I think , establish the USEFULNESS OF PUGILISM ; had my friend been as little knowing in the science as his adversa ...
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... arm , and in a sort of whisper , as the players have it , aside - exclaim- ed- " and a d -- d strong pulse it is ! " then , in a louder tone , " suppose I had not felt your pulse - what then ? " Why , " replied the fox- hunter , with a ...
... arm , and in a sort of whisper , as the players have it , aside - exclaim- ed- " and a d -- d strong pulse it is ! " then , in a louder tone , " suppose I had not felt your pulse - what then ? " Why , " replied the fox- hunter , with a ...
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... and the PET , must have insured his being backed at odds . His shoulders were round and good , and indicated strength ; his arms were muscular ; and pins round and firm . His nob a fighting one ; PIERCE EGAN'S BOOK OF SPORTS .
... and the PET , must have insured his being backed at odds . His shoulders were round and good , and indicated strength ; his arms were muscular ; and pins round and firm . His nob a fighting one ; PIERCE EGAN'S BOOK OF SPORTS .
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... arms , but the Oxford Boy said , it was no go ! ' and slipped skilfully down out of mis- chief . The Backers of DICK were now changed into Alarmists - the hedging system was immediately adopted by those that were lucky : and who got ...
... arms , but the Oxford Boy said , it was no go ! ' and slipped skilfully down out of mis- chief . The Backers of DICK were now changed into Alarmists - the hedging system was immediately adopted by those that were lucky : and who got ...
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Page 139 - But the Nightingale, another of my airy creatures, breathes such sweet loud music out of her little instrumental throat, that it might make mankind to think miracles are not ceased. He that at midnight, when the very labourer sleeps securely, should hear, as I have very often, the clear airs, the sweet descants, the natural rising and falling, the doubling and redoubling of her voice, might well be lifted above earth, and say, " Lord, what music hast thou provided for the Saints in Heaven, when thou...
Page 142 - I mean, with inclinations to it, though both may be heightened by discourse and practice : but he that hopes to be a good angler, must not only bring an inquiring, searching, observing wit, but he must bring a large measure of hope and patience, and a love and propensity to the art itself; but having once got and practised it, then doubt not but Angling will prove to be so pleasant that it will prove to be, like virtue, a reward to itself.
Page 272 - There is a power whose care Teaches thy way along that pathless coast, The desert and illimitable air — Lone wandering, but not lost. All day thy wings have fanned, At that far height, the cold thin atmosphere, Yet stoop not, weary, to the welcome land, Though the dark night is near.
Page 125 - The entertainment and show went forward, and most of the presenters went backward, or fell down ; wine did so occupy their upper chambers.
Page 278 - ... meet in any man, it is a double dignification of that person ;) so if this antiquity of angling, which for my part I have not forced, shall, like an ancient family, be either an...
Page 247 - That very time I saw, (but thou couldst not, ) Flying between the cold moon and the earth, Cupid all arm'd ; a certain aim he took At a fair vestal, throned by the west ; And...
Page 43 - There ought to be a system of manners in every nation which a well-formed mind would be disposed to relish. To make us love our country, our country ought to be lovely.
Page 272 - Thou'rt gone, the abyss of heaven Hath swallowed up thy form ; yet, on my heart Deeply hath sunk the lesson thou hast given, And shall not soon depart. He who, from zone to zone, Guides through the boundless sky thy certain flight, In the long way that I must tread alone, Will lead my steps aright.
Page 125 - We had women, and indeed wine too, of such plenty as would have astonished each sober beholder. Our feasts were magnificent, and the two royal guests did most lovingly embrace each other at table. I think the Dane hath strangely wrought on our good English nobles ; for those whom I never could get to taste good liquor, now follow the fashion and wallow in beastly delights.
Page 247 - I where the bolt of Cupid fell : It fell upon a little western flower, Before milk-white, now purple with love's wound. And maidens call it love-in-idleness.