The Metropolis: A Novel, Volume 2J.J. Stockdale, 1822 |
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... Duke of A. introduced his spouse to me , who squeezed me by the hand as if we had been acquainted seven years . Indeed the Duke owes my partner in life's lottery , ha ! ha ! ha ! a few thousands on mortgage . But nim port , as we say in ...
... Duke of A. introduced his spouse to me , who squeezed me by the hand as if we had been acquainted seven years . Indeed the Duke owes my partner in life's lottery , ha ! ha ! ha ! a few thousands on mortgage . But nim port , as we say in ...
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... merry one ! it can't last long with us quality folks ! but it was a delightful party . Poor young Fitz Clarence ! he has broken his leg ! and the dear Duke Duke of Tenesmus is confined with a stomach com- plaint THE METROPOLIS . 21.
... merry one ! it can't last long with us quality folks ! but it was a delightful party . Poor young Fitz Clarence ! he has broken his leg ! and the dear Duke Duke of Tenesmus is confined with a stomach com- plaint THE METROPOLIS . 21.
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A Novel. Duke of Tenesmus is confined with a stomach com- plaint ! Clarence is all to pieces , lives too hard ! And Lady Multispouse looks very suspicious , considering her husband's long absence on the Continent ! How I do go from one ...
A Novel. Duke of Tenesmus is confined with a stomach com- plaint ! Clarence is all to pieces , lives too hard ! And Lady Multispouse looks very suspicious , considering her husband's long absence on the Continent ! How I do go from one ...
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... Duke to me . " His views , " he said , " I might easily divine ; at the same time , he thought that his Grace was not wholly worthy of me , and must have felt indifference , other- wise he would have written . He acknowledged that he ...
... Duke to me . " His views , " he said , " I might easily divine ; at the same time , he thought that his Grace was not wholly worthy of me , and must have felt indifference , other- wise he would have written . He acknowledged that he ...
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... Duke , awakening sentiments which were almost smothered ; yet the effect which it had upon me was strange . I almost regretted that I had received it ; and , in the first instance , I put it in my drawer , not daring to open it . I ...
... Duke , awakening sentiments which were almost smothered ; yet the effect which it had upon me was strange . I almost regretted that I had received it ; and , in the first instance , I put it in my drawer , not daring to open it . I ...
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abroad acquaintance admiration arrived bailiff beauty Begone dull care better called carriage CHAPTER character circle Colonel concluded conduct Corsica Countess court cried daughter devil disguise domino dress ducats Duke elegant Envoy exclaimed fancy fashion female Fidelio Fleet prison followed fortune French gave gentleman Grace habited half hand head heart honorable horses hundred husband Italian greyhound known Lady G Lady Newfangle lady's Ladyship late laugh leave look Lord Lordship manner married mask masquerade mind mother never night noble nom de guerre notoriety pardon party passed peer person PHYSIOGNOMY poor Lady prison quadrille racter replied Roman senator ruined seduction sent servant smile soon supper tell thing thought three Graces tion told took town turn Vauxhall Walmer whilst wife Wildish Wimbledon woman young
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Página 44 - There is a pleasure in the pathless woods, There is a rapture on the lonely shore. There is society where none intrudes, By the deep sea, and music in its roar; I love not man the less, but nature more...
Página 80 - We know the things are neither rich nor rare But wonder how the devil they get there'5 from Gary I have heard of Charles Lamb & Wainright the Painter who has fell into good luck & I am glad of it many very many are destined to illustrate the old adage — 'It is better to be born fortunate then rich...
Página 5 - The earl of Carlisle has lately published an eighteen-penny pamphlet on the state of the Stage, and offers his plan for building a new theatre : it is to be hoped his Lordship will be permitted to bring forward any thing for the Stage, except his own tragedies. $ " Doff that lion's hide, And hang a calf -skin on those recreant limbs.
Página 97 - Rome, not to imbibe the severe patriotism of the Roman senator, not to advance in republicanism, unless his connection with Lady W - r deserve that name ; but to accompany a frail, interesting female,, then the subject of a crim. con. trial, and now bis partner for life.