Waldie's Select Circulating Library, Volume 15Adam Waldie, 1841 - Literature |
From inside the book
Results 6-10 of 99
Page 24
... lived and died mightily , striving to do somewhat of every thing , and to excel in the most excellent . He greatly delighted in all rare inventions and arts , and in all kinds of engines belonging to the wars , both by sea and land . In ...
... lived and died mightily , striving to do somewhat of every thing , and to excel in the most excellent . He greatly delighted in all rare inventions and arts , and in all kinds of engines belonging to the wars , both by sea and land . In ...
Page 25
... lived since my coming into am England , I willing to commend him unto you for the cook of your hall , to be accepted when that old man shall leave his place by death or otherwise resign it . I presume my letter shall carry that respect ...
... lived since my coming into am England , I willing to commend him unto you for the cook of your hall , to be accepted when that old man shall leave his place by death or otherwise resign it . I presume my letter shall carry that respect ...
Page 31
... lived : hereunto I may add that he was given to eating of fruits , especially grapes , and that very immoderately ; if some shall further add the fruits of wantonness , I take no notice thereof . " His physicians had recommended a ...
... lived : hereunto I may add that he was given to eating of fruits , especially grapes , and that very immoderately ; if some shall further add the fruits of wantonness , I take no notice thereof . " His physicians had recommended a ...
Page 32
... lived on terms of affection with each other . " Such , " we are told , " was the warmth of their friendship , that they were in- separable . Carr conld enter into no scheme , nor pursue any measure without the advice and con- currence ...
... lived on terms of affection with each other . " Such , " we are told , " was the warmth of their friendship , that they were in- separable . Carr conld enter into no scheme , nor pursue any measure without the advice and con- currence ...
Page 36
... lived entirely separate and estranged . James , whether from pity or some other cause , allowed his former favourite 4000l . a year . Somerset was compelled , however , till he received his pardon , to hold the rents , which produced ...
... lived entirely separate and estranged . James , whether from pity or some other cause , allowed his former favourite 4000l . a year . Somerset was compelled , however , till he received his pardon , to hold the rents , which produced ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
afterwards Anne of Denmark Anthony Wood appears Arthur Beaufort beauty Bishop brother Buckingham Catharine character Charles child Countess court daughter dear death door Duke Duke of Buckingham Earl England eyes face Fanny father favour favourite fear feel France French Gawtrey gentleman Giraumont grace hand happy hath head heard heart Henrietta Henry honour Horace Walpole horse James James's JOHN SANDERSON king king's lady letter lived London look Lord Clarendon Lord Lilburne Madame majesty marriage married ment mind Monsieur Morton mother nature never night Paris passed passion person Philip Philip Morton poor prince queen racter remarkable Roger Morton royal scarcely seemed sent servant Sidney Sir George Villiers smile Somerset speak Strafford tell thing thou thought tion told took turned Vaudemont voice Whitehall wife words writes young
Popular passages
Page 84 - For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us. 15 And all that sat in' the council, looking steadfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.
Page 119 - Her finger was so small, the ring Would not stay on, which they did bring, It was too wide a peck; And to say truth (for out it must) It looked like the great collar (.just) About our young colt's neck. Her feet beneath her petticoat, Like little mice, stole in and out, As if they feared the light.
Page 60 - In the first rank of these did Zimri stand: A man so various, that he seem'd to be Not one, but all Mankind's Epitome. Stiff in opinions, always in the wrong; Was everything by starts, and nothing long: But in the course of one revolving moon, Was chemist, fiddler, statesman, and buffoon: Then all for women, painting, rhyming, drinking; Besides ten thousand freaks that died in thinking.
Page 119 - Her lips were red; and one was thin Compared to that was next her chin, Some bee had stung it newly: But, Dick, her eyes so guard her face, I durst no more upon them gaze Than on the sun in July. Her mouth so small, when she does speak Thou'dst swear her teeth her words did break That they might passage get; But she so handled still the matter They came as good as ours, or better, And are not spent a whit.
Page 60 - Then all for women, painting, rhyming, drinking, Besides ten thousand freaks that died in thinking. Blest madman! who could every hour employ With something new to wish or to enjoy. Railing and praising were his usual themes; And both, to show his judgment, in extremes; So over violent, or over civil, That every man with him was god or devil.
Page 72 - He nothing common did or mean Upon that memorable scene, But with his keener eye The axe's edge did try; Nor called the gods, with vulgar spite, To vindicate his helpless right, But bowed his comely head Down, as upon a bed.
Page 119 - A Ballad upon a Wedding. I tell thee, Dick, where I have been, Where I the rarest things have seen ; Oh, things without compare ! Such sights again cannot be found In any place on English ground, Be it at wake or fair.
Page 119 - The side that's next the sun. Her lips were red; and one was thin Compared to that was next her chin (Some bee had stung it newly); But, Dick, her eyes so guard her face, I durst no more upon them gaze, Than on the sun in July.
Page 36 - I am persuaded, his power and interest, at that time, was greater to do good or hurt, than any man's in the kingdom, or than any man of his rank hath had in any time: for his reputation of honesty was universal, and his affections seemed so publicly guided, that no corrupt or private ends could bias them.
Page 8 - I am certain she was not joined with good works, and left the court in a staggering condition: Charity came to the King's feet, and seemed to cover the multitude of sins her sisters had committed; in some...