Uncorking Old Sherry: The Life and Times of Richard Brinsley SheridanTwayne Publishers, 1960 - 352 pages |
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... Bill , defends it ably and vehemently and afterwards prints his arguments for its superiority to Pitt's both in detail and principle . The dramatic aspect of the problem engrosses him . He melts at the loud cry of " trampled Hindostan ...
... Bill , defends it ably and vehemently and afterwards prints his arguments for its superiority to Pitt's both in detail and principle . The dramatic aspect of the problem engrosses him . He melts at the loud cry of " trampled Hindostan ...
Page 167
... Bill is unjust and violent . It is treason , confiscation , unEnglish , unconsti- tutional . Everywhere alarm reigns and suspicion for a mo- ment rallies the people round their monarch . But huge majorities attend the Bill at every ...
... Bill is unjust and violent . It is treason , confiscation , unEnglish , unconsti- tutional . Everywhere alarm reigns and suspicion for a mo- ment rallies the people round their monarch . But huge majorities attend the Bill at every ...
Page 168
... Bill is not only not his [ the King's ] friend , but will be considered by him as an enemy and if these words are not strong enough , Earl Temple may use whatever words he may deem stronger and more to the point . " At Windsor George ...
... Bill is not only not his [ the King's ] friend , but will be considered by him as an enemy and if these words are not strong enough , Earl Temple may use whatever words he may deem stronger and more to the point . " At Windsor George ...
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Uncorking Old Sherry: The Life and Times of Richard Brinsley Sheridan Oscar Sherwin No preview available - 2012 |
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