The Wife Hunter, Volume 2

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Denis Ignatius Moriarty
E.L. Carey & A. Hart, 1838

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Página 126 - And made almost a Sin of Abstinence. Yet, had his Aspect nothing of severe, But such a Face as promis'd him sincere. Nothing reserv'd or sullen was to see: But sweet Regards; and pleasing Sanctity: J 15 Mild was his Accent, and his Action free. 1 With Eloquence innate his Tongue was arm'd; Tho' harsh the Precept, yet the Preacher charm'd.
Página 102 - Let us take the road. Hark! I hear the sound of coaches! The hour of attack approaches. To your arms, brave boys, and load. See the ball I hold! Let the chymists toil like asses, Our fire their fire surpasses, And turns all our lead to gold.
Página 137 - Oh ! colder than the wind that freezes Founts, that but now in sunshine play'd, Is that congealing pang which seizes The trusting bosom, when betray'd.
Página 20 - But books, and time, and state affairs, Had spoil'd his fashionable airs: He now could praise, esteem, approve, But understood not what was love. His conduct might have made him styl'd A father, and the nymph his child.
Página 12 - Pembroke table stood in the centre of the room, on which was placed a...
Página 35 - The circle deepens ; beam'd from gaudy robes, Tapers, and sparkling gems, and radiant eyes, A soft effulgence o'er the palace waves : While, a gay insect in his Summer shine, The fop, light fluttering, spreads his mealy wings.
Página 21 - I could not do it if I would ; and I would not if I could, for I believe that it would be very bad policy for the paper.
Página 33 - tis not to have you gone; For why, the fools are mad, if left alone. Take no repulse, whatever she doth say; For, get you gone, she doth not mean, away: Flatter, and praise, commend, extol their graces; Though ne'er so black, say, they have angels

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