The Monthly Magazine, Or, British Register, 22. köideR. Phillips, 1836 |
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... hand of the public road to Margate they were attracted by the appearance of trees , and they found a de- lightful shady walk and a pleasant little hamlet called Northwood . These and many others were their morning excursions , not ...
... hand of the public road to Margate they were attracted by the appearance of trees , and they found a de- lightful shady walk and a pleasant little hamlet called Northwood . These and many others were their morning excursions , not ...
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... hand enquiries as to the second . I knew there was no person in the inn who was acquainted with me . I therefore concluded I might without the least risk of detection as- sume any title , and play off any airs I pleased . Accordingly ...
... hand enquiries as to the second . I knew there was no person in the inn who was acquainted with me . I therefore concluded I might without the least risk of detection as- sume any title , and play off any airs I pleased . Accordingly ...
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... hand . We met , and were in the act of passing each other , when Lavinia , as if suddenly seized with sickness , quivered a little , and was in the act of falling . I caught hold of her before she swooned altogether : the book she held ...
... hand . We met , and were in the act of passing each other , when Lavinia , as if suddenly seized with sickness , quivered a little , and was in the act of falling . I caught hold of her before she swooned altogether : the book she held ...
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... hand , I felt some powerful fist take hold of and drag me back by the neck of my coat . " What insolence , sir ! " exclaimed I , thinking it was the waiter who thus intruded on us . So saying I turned about my face towards the vulgar ...
... hand , I felt some powerful fist take hold of and drag me back by the neck of my coat . " What insolence , sir ! " exclaimed I , thinking it was the waiter who thus intruded on us . So saying I turned about my face towards the vulgar ...
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... hand . Pistols ? Well , I concluded , blowing out one's brains is certainly the preferable mode of doing the ... hands on Lavinia , and the third would , coward- like , have taken to his heels . But regrets were unavailing now ; the ...
... hand . Pistols ? Well , I concluded , blowing out one's brains is certainly the preferable mode of doing the ... hands on Lavinia , and the third would , coward- like , have taken to his heels . But regrets were unavailing now ; the ...
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Page 435 - Anon out of the earth a fabric huge Rose like an exhalation, with the sound Of dulcet symphonies and voices sweet, Built like a temple, where pilasters round Were set, and Doric pillars overlaid With golden architrave ; nor did there want Cornice or frieze, with bossy sculptures graven ; The roof was fretted gold.
Page 59 - Phoebus lifts his golden fire : The birds in vain their amorous descant join, Or cheerful fields resume their green attire. These ears, alas ! for other notes repine ; A different object do these eyes require ; My lonely anguish melts no heart but mine ; And in my breast the imperfect joys expire...
Page 59 - When I consider how my light is spent, E're half my days, in this dark world and wide, And that one Talent which is death to hide, Lodg'd with me useless, though my Soul more bent To serve therewith my Maker...
Page 58 - Come, Sleep, O Sleep, the certain knot of peace, The baiting-place of wit, the balm of woe, The poor man's wealth, the prisoner's release, The indifferent judge between the high and low!
Page 292 - tis, to cast one's eyes so low! The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air, Show scarce so gross as beetles : Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade! Methinks, he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon...
Page 510 - The Sensual and the Dark rebel in vain, Slaves by their own compulsion! In mad game They burst their manacles and wear the name Of Freedom, graven on a heavier chain!
Page 121 - With many a weary step, and many a groan, Up the high hill he heaves a huge round stone; The huge round stone, resulting with a bound, Thunders impetuous down, and smokes along the ground.
Page 59 - The birds in vain their amorous descant join, Or cheerful fields resume their green attire: These ears alas! for other notes repine; A different object do these eyes require; My lonely anguish melts no heart but mine; And in my breast the imperfect joys expire; Yet Morning smiles the busy race to cheer, And new-born pleasure brings to happier men; The fields to all their wonted tribute bear; To warm their little loves the birds complain. I fruitless mourn to him that cannot hear And weep the more...
Page 292 - I'll look no more ; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.
Page 35 - Prithee no more. Argives ! I have a boon To crave of you ; — whene'er I shall rejoin In death the father from whose heart in...