Pierce Egan's Book of Sports, and Mirror of Life: Embracing the Turf, the Chase, the Ring, and the Stage |
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... killed , and the mare fell into the hands of the enemy . When the news reached the old man , he exclaimed that " life was no longer worth preserving , for he had lost both his son and his mare , and he grieved for one as much as the ...
... killed , and the mare fell into the hands of the enemy . When the news reached the old man , he exclaimed that " life was no longer worth preserving , for he had lost both his son and his mare , and he grieved for one as much as the ...
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... killed them in a gentleman - like manner . " Every thing has its uses and its abuses . But , though this be granted , shall we neglect the use , because it may possibly bring the abuse along with it ! I have heard declaimers against the ...
... killed them in a gentleman - like manner . " Every thing has its uses and its abuses . But , though this be granted , shall we neglect the use , because it may possibly bring the abuse along with it ! I have heard declaimers against the ...
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... kill or take him prisoner at my pleasure . Would not the other natu- rally observe , this is not a fair contest , there are fearful odds against me ? I meet a man whose sinews have gained additional strength by practising athletic ...
... kill or take him prisoner at my pleasure . Would not the other natu- rally observe , this is not a fair contest , there are fearful odds against me ? I meet a man whose sinews have gained additional strength by practising athletic ...
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... killed ; for instance , wild ducks and pigeons , which are occasionally seen in flocks of many miles in extent ; but , after all , and much as I have heard of American shooting , in my opinion it is a poor , insipid diversion , compared ...
... killed ; for instance , wild ducks and pigeons , which are occasionally seen in flocks of many miles in extent ; but , after all , and much as I have heard of American shooting , in my opinion it is a poor , insipid diversion , compared ...
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... killed a considerable number . My friend was more successful than myself ; ewing in part , perhaps , to the ... killing , except as undeniable evidence of a good shot , -an attainment few ambitious of such distinction , with moderate ...
... killed a considerable number . My friend was more successful than myself ; ewing in part , perhaps , to the ... killing , except as undeniable evidence of a good shot , -an attainment few ambitious of such distinction , with moderate ...
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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.