Speeches of the Late Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan: (Several Corrected by Himself)P. Martin, 1816 |
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... Majesty's ministers have not been all along deceiv- ing us , it is not easy to imagine how , in this crisis of their mighty power , a few obscure individuals could have become so formidable . , Really there is in these matters something ...
... Majesty's ministers have not been all along deceiv- ing us , it is not easy to imagine how , in this crisis of their mighty power , a few obscure individuals could have become so formidable . , Really there is in these matters something ...
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... Majesty's ministers , accepted of such offers of service . Mr. Sheridan then said - We have now had the right honorable gentleman's explanation ; and , I must say , that if the people , if the martial spirit of the associations , shall ...
... Majesty's ministers , accepted of such offers of service . Mr. Sheridan then said - We have now had the right honorable gentleman's explanation ; and , I must say , that if the people , if the martial spirit of the associations , shall ...
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... Majesty's subjects to defend their country , and assert their rights against invaders , of whatever description . But it appears to me , that language such as that held by the right honorable gentleman , is every way unworthy of himself ...
... Majesty's subjects to defend their country , and assert their rights against invaders , of whatever description . But it appears to me , that language such as that held by the right honorable gentleman , is every way unworthy of himself ...
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... Majesty's ministers that we shall not serve our country , or be found in its ranks , fight- ing its battles in the hour of danger . I do not state this on light grounds . In my neighbourhood , in- stances have occurred of conduct on the ...
... Majesty's ministers that we shall not serve our country , or be found in its ranks , fight- ing its battles in the hour of danger . I do not state this on light grounds . In my neighbourhood , in- stances have occurred of conduct on the ...
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... Majesty , that , while we deeply regret that the machinations of wicked men have induced any of His Majesty's subjects to commit acts of rebellion against His Majesty's government , we at the same time feel the highest satisfaction that ...
... Majesty , that , while we deeply regret that the machinations of wicked men have induced any of His Majesty's subjects to commit acts of rebellion against His Majesty's government , we at the same time feel the highest satisfaction that ...
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Speeches of the Late Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan: (Several ... Richard Brinsley Sheridan Keine Leseprobe verfügbar - 1816 |
Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
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Seite xxvi - No holy seer of religion, no statesman, no orator, no man of any literary description whatever, has come up, in the one instance, to the pure sentiments of morality ; or. in the other, to that variety of knowledge, force of imagination, propriety and vivacity...
Seite lxi - When the loud cry of trampled Hindostan Arose to Heaven in her appeal from man, His was the thunder, his the avenging rod, The wrath — the delegated voice of God ! Which shook the nations through his lips, and blazed...
Seite lix - Was this, then, the fate of that high-gifted man, The pride of the palace, the bower, and the hall — The orator, dramatist, minstrel, — who ran Through each mode of the lyre, and was master of all.
Seite 371 - That an humble address be presented to his Majesty, that he will be graciously pleased to give directions that a monument be erected in the Cathedral Church of ST.
Seite xxvi - ... other, to that variety of knowledge, force of imagination, propriety and vivacity of allusion, beauty and elegance of diction, strength and copiousness of style, pathos and sublimity of conception, to which we have this day listened with ardour and admiration.
Seite lx - Whose eloquence—bright'ning whatever it tried, " Whether reason or fancy, the gay or the grave,— « Was as rapid, as deep, and as brilliant a tide, " As ever bore Freedom aloft on its...
Seite 330 - I would not have a Slave to till my ground, To carry me, to fan me when I sleep, And tremble when I wake, for all the wealth That sinews, bought and sold, have ever earned!
Seite 218 - I do not like thee, Dr Fell. The reason why I cannot tell, But this I know, I know full well, I do not like thee, Dr Fell.
Seite lvi - Th' expressive glance, whose subtle comment draws Entranced attention, and a mute applause ; Gesture that marks, with force and feeling fraught, A sense in silence, and a will in thought ; Harmonious speech, whose pure and liquid tone Gives verse a music, scarce confess'd its own ; As light from gems assumes a brighter ray, And clothed with orient hues, transcends the day ! Passion's wild break, and frowns that awe the sense, And every charm of gentler eloquence — All perishable ! like th...
Seite lv - E'en beauty's portrait wears a softer prime, Touched by the tender hand of mellowing time. The patient sculptor owns an humbler part, A ruder toil, and more mechanic art; Content with slow and timorous stroke to trace The lingering line, and mould the tardy grace...