New Monthly Magazine, and Universal Register, Volume 163Henry Colburn, 1878 |
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Page 12
... remains of a boyish feeling stirring in his heart , to watch a party of lads playing at snowball - a rather more harmless warfare than those walls had witnessed in by - gone ages . Some of the boys had hidden behind the huge blocks of ...
... remains of a boyish feeling stirring in his heart , to watch a party of lads playing at snowball - a rather more harmless warfare than those walls had witnessed in by - gone ages . Some of the boys had hidden behind the huge blocks of ...
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... remain there all night . The waggoner had , however , at length succeeded in ascertaining that failing the hay - cart , the gentleman would desire to sleep at the " Kentish Arms , " along with some gentle- man whose name the worthy ...
... remain there all night . The waggoner had , however , at length succeeded in ascertaining that failing the hay - cart , the gentleman would desire to sleep at the " Kentish Arms , " along with some gentle- man whose name the worthy ...
Page 105
... remain unaffected by the deliberations and decisions of the Powers . Assume , it is argued , that the convention between Russia and the Porte be modified to the utmost ; assume that " concession " be carried by the former Power to the ...
... remain unaffected by the deliberations and decisions of the Powers . Assume , it is argued , that the convention between Russia and the Porte be modified to the utmost ; assume that " concession " be carried by the former Power to the ...
Page 106
... remain the dependent of Russia throughout her European dominions ; or , rather , it would be correct to say that Turkey would cease to be a European Power at all . Cut and carve new Bulgaria as we may , confine the Russianised portion ...
... remain the dependent of Russia throughout her European dominions ; or , rather , it would be correct to say that Turkey would cease to be a European Power at all . Cut and carve new Bulgaria as we may , confine the Russianised portion ...
Page 108
... remains to be manifested by - and - bye . Let those , therefore , who under- stand , even tardily , the magnitude of the events which are pass- ing sustain and animate responsible statesmen in their purpose to evoke peace for Asia and ...
... remains to be manifested by - and - bye . Let those , therefore , who under- stand , even tardily , the magnitude of the events which are pass- ing sustain and animate responsible statesmen in their purpose to evoke peace for Asia and ...
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Page 180 - Their glory disappear. A Power is passing from the earth To breathless Nature's dark abyss; But when the great and good depart What is it more than this — That Man, who is from God sent forth, Doth yet again to God return?
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Page 124 - Yet, should rising whirlwinds tear From its stem the ripening ear ; Should the fig-tree's blasted shoot Drop her green untimely fruit...
Page 429 - The public roads were accurately divided by milestones, and ran in a direct line from one city to another, with very little respect for the obstacles either of nature or private property. Mountains were perforated, and bold arches thrown over the broadest and most rapid streams.
Page 281 - Thrice welcome, darling of the Spring! Even yet thou art to me No bird, but an invisible thing, A voice, a mystery...
Page 447 - Be not afeard ; the isle is full of noises, Sounds, and sweet airs, that give delight, and hurt not. Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments Will hum about mine ears ; and sometimes voices, That, if I then had wak'd after long sleep, Will make me sleep again...