The Metropolis: A Novel, Volume 2J.J. Stockdale, 1822 |
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... 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 Paris . We had Lords , and stars and garters , and iron crowns , and St Patrick's ...
... 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 Paris . We had Lords , and stars and garters , and iron crowns , and St Patrick's ...
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... acquaintances were " to us people of quality ; " ( to use her own phrase ) how she tired two sets of horses in going about in her carriage , canvassing for Trame- zani's benefit ; how she disposed of one hundred tickets , from being ...
... acquaintances were " to us people of quality ; " ( to use her own phrase ) how she tired two sets of horses in going about in her carriage , canvassing for Trame- zani's benefit ; how she disposed of one hundred tickets , from being ...
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... Fidelio nor of our new acquaintance , the nobleman in a ruffian's disguise , the polished jewel in a rough casket , and of whom much more will be * heard heard hereafter . Life is a busy , uncertain scene 48 THE METROPOLIS .
... Fidelio nor of our new acquaintance , the nobleman in a ruffian's disguise , the polished jewel in a rough casket , and of whom much more will be * heard heard hereafter . Life is a busy , uncertain scene 48 THE METROPOLIS .
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... acquainted with a Minorcan of particular beauty . A soft temper , sweet manners , and num- berless attractions endeared her to him . From admiration VOL . II . E admiration his heart past to desire ; from desire to THE METROPOLIS . 77.
... acquainted with a Minorcan of particular beauty . A soft temper , sweet manners , and num- berless attractions endeared her to him . From admiration VOL . II . E admiration his heart past to desire ; from desire to THE METROPOLIS . 77.
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... acquaintance was short , although our mutual attachment appeared strong . Both were formed in rural retreats , in scenes of nature , in tranquil hours , and under circumstances very favorable to sympathy . Other and more gilded ...
... acquaintance was short , although our mutual attachment appeared strong . Both were formed in rural retreats , in scenes of nature , in tranquil hours , and under circumstances very favorable to sympathy . Other and more gilded ...
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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.