 | L M. Stretch - 1801 - 248 pages
...defending his dominions ought to acquire th» esteem of the brave Prince who had taken him prisoner. Alexander spoke first , and with an august and gracious...Alexander ,• struck with this greatness of soul, the mag3? 3 174 PATIENCE. nanimity of which seemed heightened by distress , did not only restore him... | |
 | Oliver Goldsmith - 1774 - 364 pages
...him prifoner. Alexander fpoke firft ; and, with an auguft and gracious air, afked him how he defired to be treated ? " Like " a king," replied Porus. " But," continued Alexander, " do you aflc nothing more ?" " No," replied Porus; " all things are included *' in that (ingle word." Alexander,... | |
 | Charles Rollin - 1805 - 388 pages
...defending his dominions ought to acquire him the esteem of the brave prince who had taken him prisoner. Alexander spoke first, and with an august and gracious...he desired to be treated ? " Like a king," replied I'orus. " But," continued Alexander, " do you ask nothing more ?" " No," replied Porus ; •' all things... | |
 | Oliver Goldsmith - 1805 - 350 pages
...defending his dominions ought to acquire him the esteem of the brave prince who had taken him prisoner. Alexander spoke first; and, with an august and gracious air, asked him how he desired to be treated t ' Like a king,' replied Porus ; ' But,' continued Alexander, ' do you ask nothing more?' 'No,' replied... | |
 | Oliver Goldsmith - 1806 - 444 pages
...presence , who , the nearer he viewed him , admired him the more , Alexander asked him how he wished to be treated ? "Like a king » , replied Porus »..... Alexander , struck with this greatness of soul, the magnanimity of which seemed heightened by distress, did not only restore him his kingdom , but... | |
 | Charles Rollin - 1808 - 596 pages
...defending his dominions ought to acquire him the esteem of the brave prince who had taken him prisoner. Alexander spoke first, and with an august and gracious..." do you ask nothing more ?" " No," replied Porus 5 " all things are included in that single word." Alexander, struck with this greatness of soul, the... | |
 | Oliver Goldsmith - 1809 - 322 pages
...king's presence, who, the nearer he viewed him, admired him the more, Alexander asked him how he wished to be treated ? " Like a king," replied Porus. "But,"...word." Alexander, struck with this greatness of soul, the magnanimity of which seemed heightened by distress, did not only restore him his kingdom, bat annexed... | |
 | 1809 - 338 pages
...a warrior whose courage in defending ''his dominions ought to acquire him the esteem of his victor. Alexander spoke first : and with an august and gracious..." do you ask nothing. more?" "No," replied Porus; " every thing is included in that single word." Alexander, struck with this greatness of soul, the... | |
 | Oliver Goldsmith - 1814 - 578 pages
...defending his dominions, ought to acquire him the esteem of the brave prince who had taken him prisoner. Alexander spoke first, and with an^ august and gracious...included in " that single word." Alexander, struck with his greatness of soul, the magnanimity df which seemed heightened by distress, did not only restore... | |
 | 1817 - 206 pages
...defending his dominions ought to acquire him the esteem of the brave prince who had taken him prisoner. Alexander spoke first ; and, with an august and gracious air, asked him, " How he desired to be treated 2" " Like a king," replied Porus. " But," continued Alexander, " do you ask nothing more 2" " No,"... | |
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Alexander stopped, purposely to take a view of his stature and noble mien, he being about five cubits in height." Porus did not seem dejected at his misfortune, but came up with a resolute countenance, like a valiant warrior, whose courage in defending... 
