Memoirs of the Life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Volume 1A. and W. Galignani, 1825 - 543 pages |
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... conceal this superiority even from their own hearts , and pass their lives , + The remainder of the letter relates to other subjects . without a remonstrance or murmur , in gently endeavouring to R. B. SHERIDAN . 1 1 CHAPTER.
... conceal this superiority even from their own hearts , and pass their lives , + The remainder of the letter relates to other subjects . without a remonstrance or murmur , in gently endeavouring to R. B. SHERIDAN . 1 1 CHAPTER.
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... pass away without an effort ; and in October , 1771 , we find Mr. Halhed flattering himself with hopes from a negotiation with Mr. Garrick . It does not appear , however , that Sheridan ever actually pre- sented this piece to any of the ...
... pass away without an effort ; and in October , 1771 , we find Mr. Halhed flattering himself with hopes from a negotiation with Mr. Garrick . It does not appear , however , that Sheridan ever actually pre- sented this piece to any of the ...
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... passing gallantry of a compliment : - " O ! should your genius ever rise , And make you Laureate in the skies , I'd hold my life , in twenty years , You'd spoil the music of the spheres . -Nay , should the rapture - breathing Nine In ...
... passing gallantry of a compliment : - " O ! should your genius ever rise , And make you Laureate in the skies , I'd hold my life , in twenty years , You'd spoil the music of the spheres . -Nay , should the rapture - breathing Nine In ...
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... pass away of them- selves ; in a case that requires assistance do nothing without advice . Mr. Crook is a very able man in his way . Should a physician be at any time wanting , apply to Dr. Nesbitt , and tell him that at leaving Bath ...
... pass away of them- selves ; in a case that requires assistance do nothing without advice . Mr. Crook is a very able man in his way . Should a physician be at any time wanting , apply to Dr. Nesbitt , and tell him that at leaving Bath ...
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... pass between him and Mr. M. till he had arrived thither . Mr. S. came to Mr. Cochlin's , in Crutched Friars , ( where Mr. M. was lodged , ) about half after twelve . The key of Mr. C.'s door was lost ; Mr. S. was denied admittance . By ...
... pass between him and Mr. M. till he had arrived thither . Mr. S. came to Mr. Cochlin's , in Crutched Friars , ( where Mr. M. was lodged , ) about half after twelve . The key of Mr. C.'s door was lost ; Mr. S. was denied admittance . By ...
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Page 241 - Pity it is, that the momentary beauties flowing from an harmonious elocution, cannot like those of poetry be their own record! That the animated graces of the player can live no longer than the instant breath and motion that presents them; or at best can but faintly glimmer through the memory, or imperfect attestation of a few surviving spectators.
Page 194 - Well, I'll not debate how far scandal may be allowable ; but in a man, I am sure, it is always contemptible. We...
Page 302 - When he makes his jokes, you applaud the accuracy of his memory, and 'tis only when he states his facts that you admire the flights of his imagination.
Page 158 - Cheeks of rose, untouched by art ? I will own the colour true, When yielding blushes aid their hue. Is her hand so soft and pure ? I must press it, to be sure; Nor can I be certain then, Till it, grateful, press again. Must I, with attentive eye, Watch her heaving bosom sigh ? I will do so, when I see That heaving bosom sigh for me.
Page 236 - That's very true, indeed, Sir. Peter; and after having married you, I should never pretend to taste again, I allow...
Page 157 - I ne'er could any lustre see In eyes that would not look on me ; I ne'er saw nectar on a lip, But where my own did hope to sip.
Page 413 - the most astonishing effort of eloquence, argument, and wit united, of which there was any record or tradition." Fox said, " all that he had ever heard, all that he had ever read, when compared with it, dwindled into nothing, and vanished like vapour before the sun.
Page 232 - I don't say the sun shines all the day ; but, that he peeps now and then. Yet he does shine all the day, too, you know, though we don't see him.
Page 129 - Faulkland, you have not been more faulty in your unkind treatment of me than I am now in wanting inclination to resent it. As my heart honestly bids me place...
Page 250 - I can tell you it is not always so safe to leave a play in the hands of those who write themselves. SNEER. What, they may steal from them, hey, my dear Plagiary ? SIR FRET.