The universal anthology, a collection of the best literature, with biographical and explanatory notes, ed. by R. Garnett, L. Vallée, A. Brandl. Imperial ed, Volumen19Richard Garnett 1899 |
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... boats should keep near shore . " Tis , however , a folly soon punished ; for , Pride that dines on vanity sups on contempt , as Poor Richard says . And in an- other place , Pride breakfasted with Plenty , dined with Poverty , and supped ...
... boats should keep near shore . " Tis , however , a folly soon punished ; for , Pride that dines on vanity sups on contempt , as Poor Richard says . And in an- other place , Pride breakfasted with Plenty , dined with Poverty , and supped ...
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... boat quite drunk , who was at first very ungovernable . This occasioned many remarks . One said , " how beastly drunk he was ; an- other , " that he ought to be thrown overboard , " etc. the boatman , looking at him , seemingly with an ...
... boat quite drunk , who was at first very ungovernable . This occasioned many remarks . One said , " how beastly drunk he was ; an- other , " that he ought to be thrown overboard , " etc. the boatman , looking at him , seemingly with an ...
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... boat , others for a coach , and Mr. Branghton himself was for walking : but the boat , at length , was decided upon . Indeed , this was the only part of the expedition that was agreeable to me , for the Thames was delightfully pleasant ...
... boat , others for a coach , and Mr. Branghton himself was for walking : but the boat , at length , was decided upon . Indeed , this was the only part of the expedition that was agreeable to me , for the Thames was delightfully pleasant ...
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... boat . After much debating , it was determined that we should make two parties , one by the water and the other by land ; for Madame Duval declared she would not , upon any account , go into a boat at night . Sir Clement then said that ...
... boat . After much debating , it was determined that we should make two parties , one by the water and the other by land ; for Madame Duval declared she would not , upon any account , go into a boat at night . Sir Clement then said that ...
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... boats was also so fortunate as to save a man and two women , whose canoe had been upset by the violence of the waves . They were brought on board and , with the others , partook of the kindness and humanity of Captain Cook . " On the ...
... boats was also so fortunate as to save a man and two women , whose canoe had been upset by the violence of the waves . They were brought on board and , with the others , partook of the kindness and humanity of Captain Cook . " On the ...
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Página 61 - And again, he adviseth to circumspection and care, even in the smallest matters, because sometimes, a little neglect may breed great mischief; adding, for want of a nail the shoe was lost; for want of a shoe the horse was lost; and for want of a horse the rider was lost, being overtaken and slain by the enemy; all for want of care about a horse-shoe nail.
Página 273 - And all the world would stare, If wife should dine at Edmonton, And I should dine at Ware." So turning to his horse, he said, " I am in haste to dine ; 'Twas for your pleasure you came here, You shall go back for mine.
Página 274 - Stop thief ! stop thief ! — a highwayman ! Not one of them was mute ; And all and each that passed that way Did join in the pursuit. And now the turnpike gates again Flew open in short space ; The toll-men thinking as before, That Gilpin rode a race.
Página 335 - After laying down my pen, I took several turns in a berceau, or covered walk of acacias, which commands a prospect of the country, the lake, and the mountains. The air was temperate, the sky was serene, the silver orb of the moon was reflected from the waters, and all nature was silent.
Página 272 - My hat and wig will soon be here, — They are upon the road." The calender, right glad to find His friend in merry pin...
Página 57 - I therefore filled all the little spaces that occurred between the remarkable days in the calendar with proverbial sentences, chiefly such as inculcated industry and frugality, as the means of procuring wealth, and thereby securing virtue ; it being more difficult for a man in want to act always honestly, as, to use here one of those proverbs, it is hard for an empty sack to stand upright.
Página 96 - Life! I know not what thou art, But know that thou and I must part; And when, or how, or where we met, I own to me's a secret yet...
Página 96 - Life ! we've been long together Through pleasant and through cloudy weather; 'Tis hard. to part when friends are dear — Perhaps 'twill cost a sigh, a tear; — Then steal away, give little warning, Choose thine own time; Say not Good Night, — but in some brighter clime Bid me Good Morning.
Página 271 - Until he came unto the Wash Of Edmonton so gay; And there he threw the Wash about On both sides of the way, Just like unto a trundling mop, Or a wild goose at play. At Edmonton his loving wife From the balcony spied Her tender husband, wondering much To see how he did ride. "Stop, stop, John Gilpin!— Here's the house !" They all at once did cry; "The dinner waits, and we are tired;"— Said Gilpin, "So am I!
Página 270 - His horse, who never in that sort Had handled been before, What thing upon his back had got Did wonder more and more. Away went Gilpin, neck or nought ; Away went hat and wig ! He little dreamt, when he set out, Of running such a rig.