Prose and Verse, Volume 2Wiley and Putnam, 1845 - English literature |
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... pass . Incendiarism triumphs ! The whole British Empire , as represented by the three estates , is in a blaze ! The Throne , the Lords , and the Commons , are now burning . The cycle is com . plete . The spirit of Guy Fawkes revives in ...
... pass . Incendiarism triumphs ! The whole British Empire , as represented by the three estates , is in a blaze ! The Throne , the Lords , and the Commons , are now burning . The cycle is com . plete . The spirit of Guy Fawkes revives in ...
Page 2
... the firemen , I was allowed to pass through the lines of guards and policemen , who surrounded the blazing pile , and was thus enabled to select a favorable position for overlooking the whole scene . It was 2 PROSE AND VERSE .
... the firemen , I was allowed to pass through the lines of guards and policemen , who surrounded the blazing pile , and was thus enabled to select a favorable position for overlooking the whole scene . It was 2 PROSE AND VERSE .
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... week Mr. Davis has betrayed an unusual propensity to pass his evenings at the George Tavern , and in consequence has several times exhibited himself in a Bacchanalian character to our extreme discomforture , and 26 PROSE AND VERSE .
... week Mr. Davis has betrayed an unusual propensity to pass his evenings at the George Tavern , and in consequence has several times exhibited himself in a Bacchanalian character to our extreme discomforture , and 26 PROSE AND VERSE .
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... pass By lamps , gay pannels , and mouldings of brass , And windows with only one huge pane of glass , And his name in gilt characters , German or Roman , If he isn't a Pedlar , at least is a Showman ! However , in the stranger came ...
... pass By lamps , gay pannels , and mouldings of brass , And windows with only one huge pane of glass , And his name in gilt characters , German or Roman , If he isn't a Pedlar , at least is a Showman ! However , in the stranger came ...
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... pass In a true , though somewhat theatrical way , Instead of " Love in a Village " -alas ! The piece they perform'd was " The Devil to Pay ! " However , as secrets are brought to light , And mischief comes home like chickens at night ...
... pass In a true , though somewhat theatrical way , Instead of " Love in a Village " -alas ! The piece they perform'd was " The Devil to Pay ! " However , as secrets are brought to light , And mischief comes home like chickens at night ...
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