The Eclectic Magazine of Foreign Literature, Science, and Art, Volume 68Leavitt, Trow, & Company, 1898 |
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Page 16
... turned from arms to games , and only tolerated a Cæsar who pampered their idleness . That the sons of the desert , inspired by the fierce fanaticism of the Prophet and his successors should , with no re- sources except mere valor , be ...
... turned from arms to games , and only tolerated a Cæsar who pampered their idleness . That the sons of the desert , inspired by the fierce fanaticism of the Prophet and his successors should , with no re- sources except mere valor , be ...
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... turned completely round ; but I saw that the forks were bent as much back- ward as a few minutes before they had curved out in front . So much for my brand - new , specially strong , thirty- guinea bicycle . I pulled the forks back ...
... turned completely round ; but I saw that the forks were bent as much back- ward as a few minutes before they had curved out in front . So much for my brand - new , specially strong , thirty- guinea bicycle . I pulled the forks back ...
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... turned out and stoned me . And , cursing them as well as I was able in Spanish , I rode away straight across the rolling plain bounded by the mountains of Ronda . The road was good , and I expected , as I had merely about thirty miles ...
... turned out and stoned me . And , cursing them as well as I was able in Spanish , I rode away straight across the rolling plain bounded by the mountains of Ronda . The road was good , and I expected , as I had merely about thirty miles ...
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... turned a lawful business into a crime ; it reversed presumptions of in- nocence ; it saddled all concerned with heavy responsibility . Not a ship or torpedo boat built here , if suited for warfare and likely to be used in naval ...
... turned a lawful business into a crime ; it reversed presumptions of in- nocence ; it saddled all concerned with heavy responsibility . Not a ship or torpedo boat built here , if suited for warfare and likely to be used in naval ...
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... turned into stone , and every bit as steady ! Well , I gave him what he asked for , and as Í was a bit nervous about him — as you may suppose - I just peeped over his shoulder when he was looking into Whitaker to try and find out what ...
... turned into stone , and every bit as steady ! Well , I gave him what he asked for , and as Í was a bit nervous about him — as you may suppose - I just peeped over his shoulder when he was looking into Whitaker to try and find out what ...
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Page 35 - ... carry on war against a Power with which it is at peace; and also to use like diligence to prevent the departure from its jurisdiction of any vessel intended to cruise or carry on war as above, such vessel having been specially adapted, in whole or in part, within such jurisdiction, to warlike use.
Page 628 - And we, that now make merry in the Room They left, and Summer dresses in new bloom, Ourselves must we beneath the Couch of Earth Descend — ourselves to make a Couch — for whom?
Page 199 - The neutral flag covers enemy's goods, with the exception of contraband of war; 3. Neutral goods, with the exception of contraband of war, are not liable to capture under enemy's flag; 4.
Page 58 - HOW doth the city sit solitary, that was full of people ! How is she become as a widow ! she that was great among the nations, And princess among the provinces, how is she become tributary!
Page 627 - The Worldly Hope men set their Hearts upon Turns Ashes — or it prospers; and anon, Like Snow upon the Desert's dusty Face, Lighting a little hour or two — is gone.
Page 507 - The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.
Page 628 - Come, fill the Cup, and in the fire of Spring Your Winter-garment of Repentance fling: The Bird of Time has but a little way To flutter — and the Bird is on the Wing.
Page 329 - Why, look you now, how unworthy a thing you make of me. You would play upon me; you would seem to know my stops; you would pluck out the heart of my mystery; you...
Page 199 - I believe it cannot be doubted, but that by the general law of nations, the goods of a friend found in the vessel of an enemy are free, and the goods of an enemy found in the vessel of a friend are lawful prize.
Page 435 - Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor, or caprice?