The Tatler, Volume 2C. Whittingham, published by John Sharpe, 1804 - English essays |
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... mentioned , imitating a drunken man , an old woman , dogs quarrelling , & c . 6 Richard Estcourt , a comedian celebrated for his great mimic powers , and convivial talents . See Spect . No 358 and 467 . ing to assumed your air and ...
... mentioned , imitating a drunken man , an old woman , dogs quarrelling , & c . 6 Richard Estcourt , a comedian celebrated for his great mimic powers , and convivial talents . See Spect . No 358 and 467 . ing to assumed your air and ...
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... mentioned in the following epistles , though it may seem to be committed in a place sacred from observation , is such , that it is our duty to remark upon it : for though he who does it is himself only guilty of an indecorum , he ...
... mentioned in the following epistles , though it may seem to be committed in a place sacred from observation , is such , that it is our duty to remark upon it : for though he who does it is himself only guilty of an indecorum , he ...
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... mention some advice from his father about paying him money ; but no such thing being said , " Look you , Sir Tristram , ' said he , ' you are to know , that an affair has happen- ed , which- - , ' Look you , ' says Tristram , I know ...
... mention some advice from his father about paying him money ; but no such thing being said , " Look you , Sir Tristram , ' said he , ' you are to know , that an affair has happen- ed , which- - , ' Look you , ' says Tristram , I know ...
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... mentioned in our lu- cubrations ; particularly of Stentor , who goes on in his vociferations at St. Paul's with so much obstinacy , that he has received admonition from St. Peter's for it , from a person of eminent wit and piety 4 ; but ...
... mentioned in our lu- cubrations ; particularly of Stentor , who goes on in his vociferations at St. Paul's with so much obstinacy , that he has received admonition from St. Peter's for it , from a person of eminent wit and piety 4 ; but ...
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... mentioned in yours of June the twenty - third , that where early instructions have been wanting to imprint true ideas of things on the tender souls of those of her sex , they are never after able to arrive at such a pitch of perfection ...
... mentioned in yours of June the twenty - third , that where early instructions have been wanting to imprint true ideas of things on the tender souls of those of her sex , they are never after able to arrive at such a pitch of perfection ...
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Page 406 - But neither breath of Morn when she ascends With charm of earliest birds ; nor rising sun On this delightful land ; nor herb, fruit, flower, Glistering with dew ; nor fragrance, after showers ; Nor grateful evening mild ; nor silent Night, With this her solemn bird, nor walk by moon, Or glittering star-light, without thee is sweet.
Page 197 - Hail wedded Love, mysterious law, true source Of human offspring, sole propriety In Paradise of all things common else. By thee adulterous lust was driven from men Among the bestial herds to range; by thee, Founded in reason, loyal, just, and pure, Relations dear, and all the charities Of father, son, and brother first were known.
Page 406 - Sweet is the breath of morn, her rising sweet, With charm of earliest birds; pleasant the sun, When first on this delightful land he spreads His orient beams, on herb, tree, fruit, and flower, Glistering with dew; fragrant the fertile earth After soft showers; and sweet the coming on Of grateful evening" mild; then silent night With this her solemn bird, and this fair moon, And these the gems of heaven, her starry train...
Page 406 - With thee conversing, I forget all time; All seasons, and their change, all please alike. Sweet is the breath of Morn, her rising sweet, With charm of earliest birds : pleasant the sun, When first on this delightful land he spreads His orient beams, on herb, tree, fruit, and flower...
Page 314 - He that has light within his own clear breast, May sit i' the centre, and enjoy bright day : But he, that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the mid-day sun ; Himself is his own dungeon.
Page 407 - Others apart sat on a hill retir'd, In thoughts more elevate, and reason'd high Of providence, foreknowledge, will, and fate; Fix'd fate, free will, foreknowledge absolute, And found no end, in wandering mazes lost.
Page 294 - ... nature should raise in me such pleasing ideas, as when I look upon that excellent woman. That fading in her countenance is chiefly caused by her watching with me in my fever. This was followed by a fit of sickness, which had like to have carried her off last winter.
Page 212 - I desired my guide, for variety, to lead me to the fabulous apartment, the roof of which was painted with gorgons, chimeras, and centaurs, with many other emblematical figures, which I wanted both time and skill to unriddle. The first table was almost full : at the upper end sat Hercules, leaning an arm upon his club...
Page 197 - Here love his golden shafts employs, here lights His constant lamp, and waves his purple wings, Reigns here and revels...
Page 266 - O! coward conscience, how dost thou afflict me. The lights burn blue. It is now dead midnight. Cold fearful drops stand on my trembling flesh. What! do I fear myself? there's none else by Richard loves Richard; that is, I am I.