 | 1833 - 490 pàgines
...replied to this affectionate expostulation in the words of Montrose, — • ' He either fears bis fate too much, Or his deserts are small, Who dares not put it to the touch, To gain or lose it all.' " ' If I fail,' I said, — for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, — ' it is... | |
 | 1833 - 490 pàgines
...affectionate expostulation in the words of Montrose, — ' He either fears his fate too much, Or bis deserts are small, Who dares not put it to the touch, To gain or lose it all.' " ' If I fail,' I said, — for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, — ' it is... | |
 | George Allan - 1834 - 546 pàgines
...stumble with impunity.' I replied to this affectionate expostulation in the words of Montrose, — ' He either fears his fate too much, Or his deserts...small, Who dares not put it to the touch, To gain or lose it all.' ' If I fail,' I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, ' it is a sign that... | |
 | Maria Edgeworth - 1834 - 246 pàgines
...hope. There was that, however, in his proud humility, which told Cecilia there must be no trifling. • He either fears his fate too much, Or his deserts are small, Who fears to put it to the touch, To win or lose it all., He put it to the test, and won it all. General... | |
 | William Weir - 1834 - 656 pàgines
...stumble with impunity.' I replied to this affectionate expostulation in the words of Montrose,— ' He either fears his fate too much. Or his deserts are small, AVho dares not put it to the touch, To gain or lose it all.' ' If I fail,' I said, for the dialogue... | |
 | 1835 - 418 pàgines
...confusion have a part, Which virtuous Bouls abhor, I'll call a synod in my heart, And never love thee more. As Alexander I will reign, And I will reign alone,...small, Who dares not put it to the touch, To gain or lose it all. But I will reign, and govern still, And always give the law, And have each subject at... | |
 | George Allan - 1835 - 444 pàgines
...expostulation in the words of Montrose, — * Introduction to " Lady of the Lake," written in 1630. ' He either fears his fate too much, Or his deserts...small, Who dares not put it to the touch, To gain or lose it all.' ' Ifl fail,' I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, ' it is a sign that... | |
 | England - 1835 - 794 pàgines
...confusion have a part, Which virtuous souls abhor, I'll call a synod in my heart, And never love thee more. As Alexander I will reign, And I will reign alone,...did evermore disdain A rival on my throne. He either feurs his fate too much, Or his deserts are small, Who dares not put it to the touch, To gain or lose... | |
 | Maria Edgeworth - 1835 - 498 pàgines
...hope. There was that, however, in his proud humility, which told Cecilia there must be no triflic-. " ' He either fears his fate too much, Or his deserts are small, Who fears to put it to the touch, To win or lose it all.' He put it to the test, and won it all. General... | |
 | 1837 - 598 pàgines
...stumble with impunity.' I replied to this affectionate expostulation in the words of Montrose:— ' He either fears his fate too much, Or his deserts are small, Who dares not put it to the touch, To win or lose it all.' ' If I fail,' I said,—for the dialogue is strong in my recollection,— 'it... | |
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I'll never love thee more. As Alexander I will reign, And I will reign alone ; My thoughts did evermore disdain A rival on my throne. He either fears his fate too much, Or his deserts are small, Who dares not put it to the touch To gain or lose it all. 
