The European Magazine, and London Review, Volume 22Philological Society of London, 1792 - English literature |
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Page 179 - Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sight of thine eyes : but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.
Page 287 - A man whom he had never seen before was employed one night to sit up with him.
Page 199 - Lordship should be told of it by Sir Joshua Reynolds, as an event very uncertain ; for if I grew much better I should not be willing ; if much worse, not able to migrate. Your Lordship was first solicited without my knowledge ; but when I was told...
Page 425 - Providence to dispose the hearts of the most serene and most potent Prince GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of God King of Great-Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of...
Page 199 - Your lordship was first solicited without my knowledge ; but, when I was told that you were pleased to honour me with your patronage, I did not expect to hear of a refusal ; yet, as I have had no long time to brood hope, and have not rioted in imaginary opulence, this cold reception has been scarce a disappointment ; and, from your lordship's kindness, I have received a benefit, which only men like you are able to bestow. I shall now live mihi carior, with a higher opinion of my own merit.
Page 101 - Mackenzie had been waiting to carry the petition, in case my attempt had failed. I told him there was no need of any petition, as my lord was safe out of the Tower, and out of the hands of his enemies as I hoped ; but that I did not know where he was.
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Page 223 - To these high interests is added another important object, and which both the sovereigns have cordially in view, which is, to put an end to that anarchy which prevails in the interior parts of France, to put a...
Page 100 - I first opened my design to them, had made them consent, without ever thinking of the consequences. On our arrival at the Tower, the first I introduced was Mrs. Morgan ; for I was only allowed to take in one at a time. She brought in the clothes that were to serve Mrs. Mills, when she left her own behind her. When Mrs. Morgan had taken off what she had brought for...