Hamilton King; or, The smuggler and the dwarf, by the Old Sailor |
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... heart . He bent down over the dying woman , and put several ques- tions ; but the melancholy satisfaction of reply was denied , as she was unable to articulate a single word . Still she was perfectly sensible , and , placing her hands ...
... heart . He bent down over the dying woman , and put several ques- tions ; but the melancholy satisfaction of reply was denied , as she was unable to articulate a single word . Still she was perfectly sensible , and , placing her hands ...
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... - ing to the groaning of the screws as they confine the coffin - lid over features that are well remem- bered in the heart , and over motionless hands that once were pressed with the ardency of warm affection 14 HAMILTON KING .
... - ing to the groaning of the screws as they confine the coffin - lid over features that are well remem- bered in the heart , and over motionless hands that once were pressed with the ardency of warm affection 14 HAMILTON KING .
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... heart to be eradi- cated . It is true that , when first married , his propensities slumbered in the tranquil composure of new and innocent enjoyments ; but they awoke with fresh vigour , and were renewed with more ardour 38 HAMILTON KING .
... heart to be eradi- cated . It is true that , when first married , his propensities slumbered in the tranquil composure of new and innocent enjoyments ; but they awoke with fresh vigour , and were renewed with more ardour 38 HAMILTON KING .
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... heart that never wit- nessed such a spectacle possibly conceive the extreme of suffering to which their fellow - crea- tures are often reduced . It has been said that much of this may be attributed to the utter dislike which the Irish ...
... heart that never wit- nessed such a spectacle possibly conceive the extreme of suffering to which their fellow - crea- tures are often reduced . It has been said that much of this may be attributed to the utter dislike which the Irish ...
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... heart the happiness of his child . - But the baronet , distressed at the idea of giving pain by a direct refusal of the suit , lis- tened with patience to all the young man had to urge , and then , without raising or depressing his ...
... heart the happiness of his child . - But the baronet , distressed at the idea of giving pain by a direct refusal of the suit , lis- tened with patience to all the young man had to urge , and then , without raising or depressing his ...
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Page 160 - A negro has a soul ! an' please your honour ? said the Corporal (doubtingly). — —I am not much versed, Corporal, quoth my uncle Toby, in things of that kind ; but I suppose God would not leave him without one, any more than thee or me. It would be putting one sadly over the head of another, quoth the Corporal. It would so, said my uncle Toby. Why then, an...
Page 290 - His love in time past forbids me to think He'll leave me at last in trouble to sink; Each sweet Ebenezer I have in review Confirms his good pleasure to help me quite through.
Page 296 - God! that one might read the book of fate, And see the revolution of the times Make mountains level, and the continent, Weary of solid firmness, melt itself Into the sea! and, other times, to see The beachy girdle of the ocean Too wide for Neptune's hips; how chances mock, And changes fill the cup of alteration With divers liquors!
Page 86 - Remember, my son, that here you may always find a haven of peace and calm," uttered the priest, with earnest solemnity ; " and when your heart is ready to exclaim, ' Oh that I had wings like a dove, for then would I fly away and be at rest...
Page 27 - One continued dumb, brandy had not thawed him ; but he stared very hard at me, as much as to say, I would speak if I could. No. Three put into my hand the sixteenth card, and made a rash attempt at a bow. Having seen them fairly outside my door, I bolted it, saying with Shakspeare — " O ! that a man Should put an enemy in his mouth To steal away his brains!
Page 13 - Father of heaven, have mercy upon us miserable sinners, and so teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
Page 138 - Columbo, by torchlight, on the third of September, 1799- It was attended by a party of mourners in black gowns, all the European gentlemen of the settlement, and a crowd of natives. The body was deposited in the family vault, by the side of that of his wife, whose skeleton was seen through a glass in the cover of the coffin.
Page 13 - O God the Holy Ghost, proceeding from the Father and the Son : have mercy upon us miserable sinners...
Page 272 - Satan finds some mischief still, For idle hands to do...