The Hearts of Steel: An Irish Historical Tale of the Last Century, 1. köideA. R. Poole, 1825 |
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... brothers . Several daughters succeeded , with whom it is not necessary to make the reader acquainted . Of the heir himself , little more need be said , than that he was brought up , as little lords generally are , in the gratification ...
... brothers . Several daughters succeeded , with whom it is not necessary to make the reader acquainted . Of the heir himself , little more need be said , than that he was brought up , as little lords generally are , in the gratification ...
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... brother ; for , by that time , even to the dull comprehensions of the tenantry , the contrast between the dispositions of the two brothers had become perceptible ; and while from interested motives they continued to pour flattery into ...
... brother ; for , by that time , even to the dull comprehensions of the tenantry , the contrast between the dispositions of the two brothers had become perceptible ; and while from interested motives they continued to pour flattery into ...
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... brother's constitution , teachers were brought to reside in the family , for the purpose of giving the children private instruc- tion . From this , however , Arthur did not derive much benefit ; for he could neither bear confine- ment ...
... brother's constitution , teachers were brought to reside in the family , for the purpose of giving the children private instruc- tion . From this , however , Arthur did not derive much benefit ; for he could neither bear confine- ment ...
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... brother , who ought to be the prop of our house , possesses no qualities fit to raise it in the view of the public . On him devolves the title and estate we already possess ; but on you must devolve the task of raising us to greater dis ...
... brother , who ought to be the prop of our house , possesses no qualities fit to raise it in the view of the public . On him devolves the title and estate we already possess ; but on you must devolve the task of raising us to greater dis ...
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... brother ; who , with some apparent concern , observed , " I am really sorry Fred . that you are to be so long absent . I cannot tell what I shall do with myself ; I know I shall think the time 20 The Hearts of Steel .
... brother ; who , with some apparent concern , observed , " I am really sorry Fred . that you are to be so long absent . I cannot tell what I shall do with myself ; I know I shall think the time 20 The Hearts of Steel .
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Page 172 - As when the moon, refulgent lamp of night, O'er Heaven's clear azure spreads her sacred light, When not a breath disturbs the deep serene, And not a cloud o'ercasts the solemn scene ; Around her throne the vivid planets roll, And stars unnumber'd gild the glowing pole, O'er the dark trees a yellower verdure shed, And tip with silver every mountain's head...
Page 127 - Careless their merits or their faults to scan, His pity gave ere charity began. Thus to relieve the wretched was his pride, And e'en his failings lean'd to virtue's side ; But in his duty prompt at every call, He watch'd and wept, he pray'd and felt for all...
Page 270 - My heart untravell'd fondly turns to thee : Still to my Brother turns, with ceaseless pain, And drags at each remove a lengthening chain.
Page 172 - O'er the dark trees a yellower verdure shed, And tip with silver every mountain's head : Then shine the vales, the rocks in prospect rise, A flood of glory bursts from all the skies : The conscious swains, rejoicing in the sight, Eye the blue vault, and bless the useful light.
Page 127 - Thus to relieve the wretched was his pride, And e'en his failings leaned to virtue's side; But in his duty, prompt at every call, He watched and wept, he prayed and felt for all; And, as a bird each fond endearment tries To tempt its new-fledged offspring to the skies, He tried each art, reproved each dull delay, Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way.
Page 269 - I deign to prove; No, make me mistress to the man I love; If there be yet another name more free, More fond than mistress, make me that to thee! Oh! happy state! when souls each other draw, When love is liberty, and nature law...
Page 270 - Oh! happy state! when souls each other draw, When love is liberty, and nature law: All then is full, possessing and possess'd, No craving void left aching in the breast: Ev'n thought meets thought, ere from the lips it part, And each warm wish springs mutual from the heart.
Page 200 - Let's kill him boldly, but not wrathfully; Let's carve him as a dish fit for the gods, Not hew him as a carcass fit for hounds...
Page 271 - Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail, Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale ; Or press the bashful stranger to his fo6d, And learn the luxury of doing good.
Page 287 - After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood ; this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do show forth the Lord's death till he come.