Interesting Anecdotes, Memoirs, Allegories, Essays, and Poetical Fragments: Tending to Amuse the Fancy, and Inculcate Morality, Volume 4author, 1795 |
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Page 14
... took his wife behind him to London , and with the affiftance of the card , found eafy admittance to the Prince and by him they were introduced to the Queen , who invited them to an approaching public dinner , informing them that they ...
... took his wife behind him to London , and with the affiftance of the card , found eafy admittance to the Prince and by him they were introduced to the Queen , who invited them to an approaching public dinner , informing them that they ...
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... took his leave , and the Dr. complimenting him down ftairs , fhe opened the box , took the com- miffion out , and placed in lieu thereof a fheet of paper with a pack of cards wrapped up therein , the Knave of clubs being faced uppermoft ...
... took his leave , and the Dr. complimenting him down ftairs , fhe opened the box , took the com- miffion out , and placed in lieu thereof a fheet of paper with a pack of cards wrapped up therein , the Knave of clubs being faced uppermoft ...
Page 40
... estate in France , lodged his money in the hands of a banker , who took it , as common on the Continent , without giving the gen- tleman a voucher ; but lodged it in an iron chest , and and gave the gentleman the key . When the con- ( 40 )
... estate in France , lodged his money in the hands of a banker , who took it , as common on the Continent , without giving the gen- tleman a voucher ; but lodged it in an iron chest , and and gave the gentleman the key . When the con- ( 40 )
Page 44
... and fo loft in thought , that at firft he took no notice of Hull ; but foon after turning his eyes that way , a- pologized for not feeing him fooner : to which Captain Captain Hull anfwered , " He feared he had inter- ( 44 )
... and fo loft in thought , that at firft he took no notice of Hull ; but foon after turning his eyes that way , a- pologized for not feeing him fooner : to which Captain Captain Hull anfwered , " He feared he had inter- ( 44 )
Page 56
... took the man into his closet with him , who told him of a great fum of money that the fpaniards were fending over to Flanders in a Dutch fhip , to pay their army ; and also the very part of the ship where the money was fecreted . The ...
... took the man into his closet with him , who told him of a great fum of money that the fpaniards were fending over to Flanders in a Dutch fhip , to pay their army ; and also the very part of the ship where the money was fecreted . The ...
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Page 99 - A faithful friend is a strong defence; and he that hath found such an one, hath found a treasure. Nothing doth countervail a faithful friend, and his excellency is] invaluable. A faithful friend is the medicine of life ; and they that fear the Lord shall find him. Whoso feareth the Lord shall direct his friendship aright; for as he is, so shall his neighbour (that is, his friend) be also.
Page 107 - tis all a cheat, Yet fool'd with hope, men favour the deceit: Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day; Lies worse; and while it says we shall be blest With some new joys, cuts off what we possest.
Page 100 - Two principles in human nature reign; Self-love, to urge, and reason, to restrain; Nor this a good, nor that a bad we call, Each works its end, to move or govern all: And to their proper operation still Ascribe all good; to their improper, ill.
Page 40 - O, what a night was that which wrapt The heathen world in gloom .' O, what a sun, which broke this day, Triumphant from the tomb...
Page 31 - Her speech was the melodious voice of Love, Her song the warbling of the vernal grove ; Her eloquence was sweeter than her song, Soft as her heart, and as her reason strong...
Page 98 - Whoso casteth a stone at the birds, frayeth them away ; and he that upbraideth his friend, breaketh friendship. Though thou drawest a sword at a friend, yet despair not, for there may be a returning to favour. If thou hast opened thy mouth against thy friend, fear not, for there may be a reconciliation ; except for upbraiding, or pride, or disclosing of secrets, or a treacherous wound ; for, for these things every friend will depart.
Page 174 - Grapple them to thy soul with hoops of steel ; But do not dull thy palm with entertainment Of each new-hatch'd, unfledg'd comrade.
Page 175 - By thee adulfrous luft was driv'n from men Among the beftial herds to range; by thee Founded in reafon, loyal, juft, and pure, 755 . Relations dear, and all the charities, Of father, fon, and brother, firft were known. Far be...
Page 271 - Truth, wisdom, sanctitude severe and pure, (Severe, but in true filial freedom plac'd,) Whence true authority in men ; though both Not equal, as their sex not equal seem'd ; For contemplation he and valour form'd; For softness she and sweet attractive grace...
Page 272 - So pass'd they naked on, nor shunn'd the sight Of God or angel, for they thought no ill : So hand in hand they pass'd, the loveliest pair That ever since in love's embraces met, Adam the goodliest man of men since born His sons, the fairest of her daughters Eve.