 | 1826 - 726 Seiten
...the administration under which he sprang into political being, k may truely be said, « " Ah, sure a pair were never seen, So justly formed to meet by nature." At first sight, indeed, it might have been thought that his lordship was not exactly formed for the... | |
 | 1826 - 598 Seiten
...on many scores. The two worst things in this country are our law and our architecture,* — Ah sure a pair were never seen So justly formed to meet by nature. They seem as much made for each other as little Isaac and the Duenna, the one so roguish and absurd,... | |
 | 1829 - 592 Seiten
...farmyard ; and, when put together, they by no means answered to the words of the old song, " Oh I sure a pair were never seen so justly formed to meet by nature." The offspring of this alliance was exactly what I expected ; the cross had greatly increased the size,... | |
 | G. R. Clarke (of Ipswich, Eng.) - 1830 - 562 Seiten
...their persons, talents, and pursuits, that we are induced to observe, with the poet,— " Ah! sure a pair were never seen So justly formed to meet by nature." On Saturday, July 13th, 1799, on the last night of the company's performance for the season, an alarm... | |
 | 1852
...toadies the Major to an alarming extent, and encourages, rather than checks, his imperious disposition. ' Sure such a pair were never seen, so justly formed to meet by nature' — or rather, ill-nature ; and the result is that we have long since refrained from all intercourse... | |
 | Edward George E.L. Bulwer- Lytton (1st baron.) - 1833 - 460 Seiten
...; we shall then have fiery motions in the Lower House, as the astrologers say." I smiled. " Ah, mon cher!" said I, " Sparta hath many a worthier son than...they shall get on well enough, before you get in. Lode to yourself, and remember that 'Caesar plays the ingrate.' " Vincent turned away ; my eyes were... | |
 | John William Carleton - 1852 - 688 Seiten
...toadies the Major to an alarming extent, and encourages, rather than checks, his imperious disposition. ' Sure such a pair were never seen, so justly formed to meet by nature' — or rather, ill-nature ; and the result is that we have long since refrained from all intercourse... | |
 | Frances Trollope - 1839 - 1114 Seiten
...He then presented his arm, which she took with condescending dignity, and led her off. " Ah ! sure a pair were never seen, So justly formed to meet by nature !" exclaimed Mrs. Peters to Lucy, as they walked away ; and greatly relieved, she rose and taking her... | |
 | 1842 - 858 Seiten
...really do any man good to see Mr. Greene and Day in their saddles : it might be truly said, " Sure euch a pair were never seen, So justly formed to meet by nature :" the former with not an ounce of superfluous flesh, yet looking the picture of health and firm resolution,... | |
 | Edward George E.L. Bulwer- Lytton (1st baron.) - 1849 - 336 Seiten
...come in before next week ; we shall then have fiery motions in the Lower House, as I smiled. "Ah mon cher ! " said I, "Sparta hath many a worthier son...before you get in. Look to yourself^ and remember that ' Csesar plays' the ingrate.' " Vincent turned away; my eyes were rivetted on the ground ; the beautiful... | |
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Sparta hath many a worthier son than me ! Meanwhile , how get on the noble Lords Lesborough and Lincoln ? ' Sure such a pair were never seen, so justly formed to meet by nature ! ' 
