Framleigh Hall: A Novel, Volume 1Hurst and Blackett, 1858 |
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Page 294 - It is so comprehensive in its character, and so elegant in its style, that it far outstrips all competitors. A full historical account of the orders of every country is given, with lists of the Knights and Companions of each British Order. Among the most attractive features of the work are the illustrations. They are numerous and beautiful, highly coloured, and giving an exact representation of the different decorations. The origin of each Order, the rules and regulations, and the duties incumbent...
Page 246 - tis Cupid's fire. Yet all so fair, but speak my moan, Since nought doth say the heart of stone.
Page 294 - THE BOOK OF ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD, AND DECORATIONS OF HONOUR OF ALL NATIONS ; COMPRISING AN HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF EACH ORDER, MILITARY, NAVAL AND CIVIL; with Lists of the Knights and Companions of each British Order. EMBELLISHED WITH FIVE HUNDRED FAC-SIMILE COLOURED ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE INSIGNIA OF THE VARIOUS ORDERS.
Page 122 - But now will canker sorrow eat my bud, And chase the native beauty from his cheek, And he will look as hollow as a ghost, As dim and meagre as an ague's fit, And so he'll die; and, rising so again, \Vhen I shall meet him in the court of heaven, I shall not know him : therefore, never, never Must I behold my pretty Arthur more.
Page 294 - Among the most attractive features of the work are the illustrations. They are numerous and beautiful, highly coloured, and giving an exact representation of the different decorations. The origin of each Order, the rules and regulations, and the duties incumbent on its members, are all given at full length. The fact of the work being under the supervision of Sir Bernard Burke, and endorsed by his authority, gives it another recommendation to the public favour.
Page 262 - Think what with them they would do That without them dare to woo ; And unless that mind I see, What care I how great she be ? Great, or good, or kind, or fair, I will ne'er the more despair: If she love me, this believe, I will die ere she shall grieve...
Page 187 - II ya des faussetés déguisées qui représentent si bien la vérité, que ce serait mal juger que de ne s'y pas laisser tromper.
Page 137 - The walks are overgrown and wild, The terrace flags are green, But I am once again a child, I am what I have been. The sounds that round about me rise Are what none other hears ; I see what meets no other eyes, Though mine are dim with tears.