The Tatler, Volume 2C. Whittingham, published by John Sharpe, 1804 - English essays |
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... town with such feats as are here 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 ...
... town with such feats as are here 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 ...
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... town recommended to a chaplain's place : but none being vacant , modestly accepted of that of a postilion . We have very many conspicuous persons of this undertaking yet modest turn : I have a grandson who is very happy in this quality ...
... town recommended to a chaplain's place : but none being vacant , modestly accepted of that of a postilion . We have very many conspicuous persons of this undertaking yet modest turn : I have a grandson who is very happy in this quality ...
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... town has just now received a lady with all that gaiety , after having been a relict but three months , which other women hardly assume under fifteen , after such a disaster . Elmira is the daughter of a rich and worthy citizen , who ...
... town has just now received a lady with all that gaiety , after having been a relict but three months , which other women hardly assume under fifteen , after such a disaster . Elmira is the daughter of a rich and worthy citizen , who ...
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... town no more , and would think her life ended as soon as she left it . He communicated his design to Elmira , who received it , as now she did all things , like a person too unhappy to be relieved or afflicted by the circumstance of ...
... town no more , and would think her life ended as soon as she left it . He communicated his design to Elmira , who received it , as now she did all things , like a person too unhappy to be relieved or afflicted by the circumstance of ...
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... town , when Osmyn spoke to this purpose : My dear , I believe I look quite as silly now I am going to tell you I do not love you , as when I first told you I did . We are now going into the country together , with only one hope for ...
... town , when Osmyn spoke to this purpose : My dear , I believe I look quite as silly now I am going to tell you I do not love you , as when I first told you I did . We are now going into the country together , with only one hope for ...
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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.