Sir Andrew Sagittarius; or, The perils of astrology |
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Strana
... further needed , we have only to refer to the columns of the daily papers , in which may be found stated the cases of innume- rable impostors , who have been brought to the bar of justice for examination . The object of this work is to ...
... further needed , we have only to refer to the columns of the daily papers , in which may be found stated the cases of innume- rable impostors , who have been brought to the bar of justice for examination . The object of this work is to ...
Strana 6
... carts and waggons . Michael was , however , too well disciplined to manifest any ill will further than an angry curse at the incon- venience which these worthy directors of the roads had troubled 6 SIR ANDREW SAGITTARIUS .
... carts and waggons . Michael was , however , too well disciplined to manifest any ill will further than an angry curse at the incon- venience which these worthy directors of the roads had troubled 6 SIR ANDREW SAGITTARIUS .
Strana 12
... The travellers , however , rode on until they came to a part that pre- vented them from proceeding further , in consequence of its narrowness . There was now no other remedy than to turn back , 12 SIR ANDREW SAGITTARIUS .
... The travellers , however , rode on until they came to a part that pre- vented them from proceeding further , in consequence of its narrowness . There was now no other remedy than to turn back , 12 SIR ANDREW SAGITTARIUS .
Strana 34
... further discussion . Observing that his entrance had occa- sioned some confusion ; for the company , stricken at his superior air and appear- ance , rose , as it were , instantaneously from their chairs , he hastened to re- assure them ...
... further discussion . Observing that his entrance had occa- sioned some confusion ; for the company , stricken at his superior air and appear- ance , rose , as it were , instantaneously from their chairs , he hastened to re- assure them ...
Strana 35
... further unnecessary display of ceremony , accepted the vacated post of honour ; nor was it long ere he experienced the satisfaction of feeling the cheering warmth of the fire , which soon restored animation to SIR ANDREW SAGITTARIUS . 35.
... further unnecessary display of ceremony , accepted the vacated post of honour ; nor was it long ere he experienced the satisfaction of feeling the cheering warmth of the fire , which soon restored animation to SIR ANDREW SAGITTARIUS . 35.
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Strana 181 - In the corrupted currents of this world Offence's gilded hand may shove by justice, And oft 'tis seen the wicked prize itself Buys out the law...
Strana 48 - Their dearest action in the tented field, And little of this great world can I speak, More than pertains to feats of broil and battle, And therefore little shall I grace my cause In speaking for myself. Yet, by your gracious...
Strana 48 - My very noble and approved good masters, That I have ta'en away this old man's daughter, It is most true ; true, I have married her : The very head and front of my offending Hath this extent, no more. Rude am I in my speech, And little bless'd with the soft phrase of peace ; For since these arms of mine had seven years...
Strana 181 - Help, angels! make assay; Bow, stubborn knees; and heart with strings of steel Be soft as sinews of the new-born babe. All may be well.
Strana 3 - MAKE me a bowl, a mighty bowl, Large as my capacious soul, Vast as my thirst is. Let it have Depth enough to be my grave. I mean the grave of all my care, For I intend to bury't there.
Strana 197 - To bear with accidents, and every change Of various life ; to struggle with adversity ; To wait the leisure of the righteous Gods, Till they, in their own good appointed hour, Shall bid thy better days come forth at once ; A long and shining train ; till thou, well pleas'd, Shalt bow, and bless thy fate, and say the Gods are just, FILIAL PIETY.
Strana 197 - And therefore wert thou bred to virtuous knowledge, And wisdom early planted in thy soul, That thou might'st know to rule thy fiery passions ; To bind their rage, and stay their headlong course ; To bear with accidents, and every change Of various life...
Strana 84 - That smells the slaughter'd victim from on high, Flies at a distance, if the priests are nigh, And sails around, and keeps it in her eye ; So kept the god the virgin...
Strana 20 - The sage, in velvet chair, here lolls at ease, To promise future health for present fees. Then, as from tripod, solemn shams reveals, And what the stars know nothing of, foretels.