Herbert Wendall: A Tale of the Revolution ...

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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
Page 210 - Esq. In 2 vols. 12mo. TALES OF THE EARLY AGES. By HORACE SMITH, Esq. In 2 vols. 12mo. WALTER COLYTON. By HORACE SMITH, Esq. In 2 vols. 12mo. THE NEW FOREST. By HORACE SMITH, Esq. In 2 vols. 12mo. WAVERLEY; or, TIS SIXTY YEARS SINCE. By Sir WALTER SCOTT. In 2
Page 176 - And she was lost—and yet I breathed, But not the breath of human life; A serpent round my heart was wreathed, And stung my every thought to strife. The Giaour.
Page 209 - the Authors. In 2 vols. 12mo. ' KONINGSMARKE ; or Old Times in the New World. In 2 vols. 12mo. The Publishers have in press a New Edition of Mr. Paulding's Works; of which the above will form a part. LAWRIE TODD; or, the Settlers in the Woods. By J. GALT, Esq. In 2 vols
Page 209 - TALES AND NOVELS PUBLISHED BY HARPER & BROTHERS, NEW-YORK. The TALES, NOVELS, &c. OF MARIA EDGEWORTH. New and Complete Edition. Illustrated with Elegant Engravings on Steel, in a series of Ten Volumes, 12mo. Either of which may be had separately. VOL. I. contains—Castle Rackrent —Essay on Irish Bulls—Essay on Self-Justification—The Prussian Vase —Forester—The Good Aunt. VOL. II. contains—Angelina—The Good French
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.

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