Herbert Wendall: A Tale of the Revolution ...Harper & Brothers, 1835 - United States |
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Page 58 - Oh, she doth teach the torches to burn bright! Her beauty hangs upon the cheek of night Like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear— Beauty too rich for use, for earth too dear. Romeo and Juliet.
Page 3 - I. A combination and a form, indeed, Where every god did seem to set his seal, To give the world assurance of a man. Hamlet.
Page 150 - Watchman. If we know him to be a thief, shall we not lay hands on him ? Dogberry. Truly, by your office you may; but I think, they that touch pitch will be defiled. The most peaceable way for you, if you do take a thief, is to let him show himself what he is, and steal out of your company. Much ado about Nothing.
Page 90 - He hated man too much to feel remorse, And thought the voice of wrath a sacred call, To pay the injuries of some on all. He knew himself a villain—but he deemed The
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Page 185 - And then the bloody enemy They fiercely did assail, And fought it out most furiously, Not doubting to prevail; The wounded men on both sides fell, Most piteous for to see.