The Percy Anecdotes: Original and Select [by] Sholto and Reuben Percy, Brothers of the Benedictine Monastery, Mont Benger, Volume 19T. Boys, 1826 - Anecdotes |
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Page 45
... . It was formerly the fashion of a servant to attend on purpose to carry the lady's fan when she walked out , and this was one of the offices of her gentleman usher . " In Spain , " says a recent traveller , FASHION . 45.
... . It was formerly the fashion of a servant to attend on purpose to carry the lady's fan when she walked out , and this was one of the offices of her gentleman usher . " In Spain , " says a recent traveller , FASHION . 45.
Page 66
... attending the princess in her equestrian expeditions . The princess immediately set about contriving how she could raise a laugh , at the expense of these lusty dames , and at the same time not transgress the commands of her physicians ...
... attending the princess in her equestrian expeditions . The princess immediately set about contriving how she could raise a laugh , at the expense of these lusty dames , and at the same time not transgress the commands of her physicians ...
Page 69
... attending to pay his compliments on a birth day , took his station , as usual , waiting to be presented when the empress passed by . The master of the ceremonies announcing , as the empress walked on , the names of the noblemen and ...
... attending to pay his compliments on a birth day , took his station , as usual , waiting to be presented when the empress passed by . The master of the ceremonies announcing , as the empress walked on , the names of the noblemen and ...
Page 76
... attend to such trifles ; or driven by de- spondency to a forgetfulness of all outward appear- ances . In particular , his garters were not to be tied . Thus Shakespeare , in " As you like it : " " Then there's none of my uncle's marks ...
... attend to such trifles ; or driven by de- spondency to a forgetfulness of all outward appear- ances . In particular , his garters were not to be tied . Thus Shakespeare , in " As you like it : " " Then there's none of my uncle's marks ...
Page 84
... attending them , it can scarcely conduce to their ultimate benefit . The Quakers , who are the most active supporters of all useful charities , do not require such a stimulus for their exertions . SPENDING THE SUMMER . The revolution of ...
... attending them , it can scarcely conduce to their ultimate benefit . The Quakers , who are the most active supporters of all useful charities , do not require such a stimulus for their exertions . SPENDING THE SUMMER . The revolution of ...
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