Tales, and Miscellaneous Pieces, Volum 13R. Hunter; Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy [&c., &c.], 1825 |
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Pàgina 8
... mother , and she extorted from me a solemn promise that I would never tell any body the secret she had com- municated . From that moment I became her slave , and her victim . I shudder when I look back to all I suffered during the ...
... mother , and she extorted from me a solemn promise that I would never tell any body the secret she had com- municated . From that moment I became her slave , and her victim . I shudder when I look back to all I suffered during the ...
Pàgina 9
... mother and half the house up to my bedside . " What could be the matter with the child ? " Faith- ful to my promise , I never betrayed the secrets of my prison - house . Nothing could be learned from me but that " I was frightened ...
... mother and half the house up to my bedside . " What could be the matter with the child ? " Faith- ful to my promise , I never betrayed the secrets of my prison - house . Nothing could be learned from me but that " I was frightened ...
Pàgina 11
... mother's bed , I appeared nearly in hysterics — but still faithful to my promise , I did not betray my maid ; -nothing could be learned from me but that I could not bear the sight of old Simon the Jew . My mother blamed Fowler for ...
... mother's bed , I appeared nearly in hysterics — but still faithful to my promise , I did not betray my maid ; -nothing could be learned from me but that I could not bear the sight of old Simon the Jew . My mother blamed Fowler for ...
Pàgina 12
... mother to lady de Brantefield , who was her particular friend ; nor was my mother in the least to blame on this occasion , for she truly thought she was doing nothing but justice ; had it been otherwise , those who know how these things ...
... mother to lady de Brantefield , who was her particular friend ; nor was my mother in the least to blame on this occasion , for she truly thought she was doing nothing but justice ; had it been otherwise , those who know how these things ...
Pàgina 13
Maria Edgeworth. gentlemen ; it was exhibited to all my mother's ac- quaintance , learned and unlearned ; it was a medical , it was a metaphysical wonder ; it was an idiosyncrasy , corporeal , or mental , or both ; it was - in short more ...
Maria Edgeworth. gentlemen ; it was exhibited to all my mother's ac- quaintance , learned and unlearned ; it was a medical , it was a metaphysical wonder ; it was an idiosyncrasy , corporeal , or mental , or both ; it was - in short more ...
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apothecary appeared asked begged believe Berenice Black Islands called Castle Hermitage Coates colonel Topham Cornelius countenance cried daughter dear door eyes father favour fear feelings felt Fowler gentleman gout hand happy Harrington Harry Ormond hear heard heart honour hope imagination instant Israel Lyons Jewess Jewish Josseline Jupiter king Corny knew lady Annaly lady Anne Mowbray lady de Brantefield lady O'Shane ladyship letter London look lord Mowbray Manessa manner Marcus Merchant of Venice mind miss Annaly miss Black miss Montenero Moriarty morning mother Mowbray's nature never night opinion party passion picture pleased poor Jacob prince Harry racter recollect repeated ring rington seemed Shylock sir Josseline's sir Ulick O'Shane soon speak spoke stood sure talking tell tenero thing thought tion told tone took turned voice wish woman word young lady
Passatges populars
Pàgina 85 - Signior Antonio, many a time and oft In the Rialto you have rated* me About my moneys and my usances :* Still have I borne it with a patient shrug; For sufferance is the badge of all our tribe. You call me misbeliever, cut-throat, dog, And spit upon my Jewish gaberdine, And all for use of that which is mine own.
Pàgina 86 - Jewish gaberdine, And all for use of that which is mine own. Well then, it now appears you need my help: Go to, then; you come to me, and you say 'Shylock, we would have moneys...
Pàgina 284 - Certainly, in taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior; for it is a prince's part to pardon: and Solomon, I am sure, saith, 'It is the glory of a man to pass by an offence.
Pàgina 60 - Sir, (said the veteran) I eyed through the slit of the curtain, and was glad to see there, as I wished, in such a cause, to be tried by a special jury. When I made my appearance in the green-room, dressed for the part, with my red hat on my head, my piqued beard, loose black gown, &c.
Pàgina 86 - ... if we are like you in the rest, we will resemble you in that.
Pàgina 129 - With that, methought, a legion of foul fiends Environ'd me, and howled in mine ears Such hideous cries, that, with the very noise, I trembling wak'd, and, for a season after, Could not believe but that I was in hell, — Such terrible impression made my dream.
Pàgina 60 - These encomiums warmed me, but did not overset me. I knew where I should have the pull, which was in the third act, and reserved myself accordingly. At this period I threw out all my fire, and as the contrasted passions of joy for the merchant's losses and grief for the elopement of Jessica open a fine field for an actor's powers, I had the good fortune to please beyond my warmest expectations.
Pàgina 130 - Breathing astonishment! of witching rhymes, And evil spirits; of the death-bed call Of him who robb'd the widow, and devour'd The orphan's portion; of unquiet souls Risen from the grave to ease the heavy guilt Of deeds in life conceal'd; of shapes that walk At dead of night, and clank their chains, and wave The torch of hell around the murderer's bed.
Pàgina 60 - The trial scene wound up the fulness of my reputation. Here I was well listened to, and here I made such a silent yet forcible impression on my audience, that I retired from this great attempt most perfectly satisfied.
Pàgina 129 - Tewksbury ; — Seize on him, furies, take him to your torments ! With that, methought, a legion of foul fiends Environ'd me, and howl'd in mine ears Such hideous cries, that, with the very...