The British Essayists;: SpectatorJ. Johnson, J. Nichols and son, R. Baldwin, F. and C. Rivington, W. Otridge and son, W.J. and J. Richardson, A. Strahan, R. Faulder, ... [and 40 others], 1808 |
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Pàgina 60
Alexander Chalmers. from her dishonour , and exposed to pass through the hands and discipline of one of those hags of hell whom we call bawds . But lest I should grow too suddenly grave on this subject , and be myself out- rageously good ...
Alexander Chalmers. from her dishonour , and exposed to pass through the hands and discipline of one of those hags of hell whom we call bawds . But lest I should grow too suddenly grave on this subject , and be myself out- rageously good ...
Pàgina 61
... hands without any the least sus- picion , previous temptation , or admonition to what place they are going . The last week I went to an inn in the city to inquire for some provisions which were sent by a waggon out of the country ; and ...
... hands without any the least sus- picion , previous temptation , or admonition to what place they are going . The last week I went to an inn in the city to inquire for some provisions which were sent by a waggon out of the country ; and ...
Pàgina 62
... hands of a country bumkin , her brother , and hire her for her own maid . I staid till I saw them all march out to take coach ; the brother loaded with a great cheese , he prevailed upon her to take for her civilities to his sister ...
... hands of a country bumkin , her brother , and hire her for her own maid . I staid till I saw them all march out to take coach ; the brother loaded with a great cheese , he prevailed upon her to take for her civilities to his sister ...
Pàgina 69
... hand ; for which he pulled me by the nose . I would not resent it in so public a place , because I was un- willing to create a disturbance ; but have since re- flected upon it as a thing that is unmanly and disin- genuous , renders the ...
... hand ; for which he pulled me by the nose . I would not resent it in so public a place , because I was un- willing to create a disturbance ; but have since re- flected upon it as a thing that is unmanly and disin- genuous , renders the ...
Pàgina 74
... hand , and several affectionate looks which we cast upon one another . After which the knight told me my good friend ... hands , and being willing to lay an obligation upon him , have deposited with him thirty marks , to be distributed ...
... hand , and several affectionate looks which we cast upon one another . After which the knight told me my good friend ... hands , and being willing to lay an obligation upon him , have deposited with him thirty marks , to be distributed ...
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Pàgina 236 - OF man's first disobedience, and the fruit Of that forbidden tree, whose mortal taste Brought death into the world, and all our woe, With loss of Eden, till one greater Man Restore us, and regain the blissful seat, Sing, heavenly Muse...
Pàgina 238 - Almighty hath not built Here for his envy, will not drive us hence: Here we may reign secure: and in my choice. To reign is worth ambition, though in hell ; Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven.
Pàgina 238 - Their dread commander ; he, above the rest In shape and gesture proudly eminent, Stood like a tower ; his form had yet not lost All her original brightness, nor appeared Less than archangel ruined, and the excess Of glory obscured...
Pàgina 242 - Anon, out of the earth a fabric huge Rose like an exhalation, with the sound Of dulcet symphonies and voices sweet, Built like a temple...
Pàgina 275 - Heaven that He ere long Intended to create, and therein plant A generation, whom his choice regard Should favour equal to the Sons of Heaven. Thither, if but to pry, shall be perhaps Our first eruption — thither, or elsewhere; For this infernal pit shall never hold Celestial Spirits in bondage, nor th' Abyss Long under darkness cover.
Pàgina 242 - A shout, that tore Hell's concave, and beyond Frighted the reign of Chaos and old Night. All in a moment through the gloom were seen Ten thousand banners rise into the air...
Pàgina 237 - Through optic glass the Tuscan artist views, At evening, from the top of Fesole, Or in Valdarno, to descry new lands, Rivers, or mountains, in her spotty globe. His spear, to equal which the tallest pine Hewn on Norwegian hills, to be the mast Of some great ammiral, were but a wand...
Pàgina 239 - To speak ; whereat their doubled ranks they bend From wing to wing, and half enclose him round With all his peers : attention held them mute. Thrice he assay'd, and thrice, in spite of scorn, Tears, such as angels weep, burst forth : at last Words interwove with sighs found out their way.
Pàgina 237 - He scarce had ceased, when the superior fiend Was moving toward the shore ; his ponderous shield, Ethereal temper, massy, large, and round, Behind him cast ; the broad circumference Hung on his shoulders like the moon, whose orb Through optic glass the Tuscan artist views At evening from the top of Fesole Or in Valdarno, to descry new lands, Rivers, or mountains, in her spotty globe.
Pàgina 242 - Awaiting what command their mighty chief Had to impose : he through the armed files Darts his experienced eye, and soon traverse The whole battalion views, their order due, * Their visages and stature as of gods ; Their number last he sums. And now his heart Distends with pride, and hardening in his strength Glories...