Tales, and Miscellaneous Pieces, Volume 13R. Hunter; Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy [&c., &c.], 1825 |
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... miss Montenero . " " Miss Montenero ! " repeated lord Mowbray and I , in the same instant . " I thought , " said I , " this young lady's name was Berry . ” " Berry , yes - Berry , we call her , we who are in- timate , I call her for ...
... miss Montenero . " " Miss Montenero ! " repeated lord Mowbray and I , in the same instant . " I thought , " said I , " this young lady's name was Berry . ” " Berry , yes - Berry , we call her , we who are in- timate , I call her for ...
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... miss Issys , Cecys , and Hennys , that it was with the utmost difficulty I could , even by carefully watching my moment , obtain a card with her own , and another with miss Montenero's address . This time there was no danger of my ...
... miss Issys , Cecys , and Hennys , that it was with the utmost difficulty I could , even by carefully watching my moment , obtain a card with her own , and another with miss Montenero's address . This time there was no danger of my ...
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... miss Montenero's indisposition , he at once named the real cause ; she had been , he said , deeply affected by the representation of Shy- lock ; that detestable Jew , whom the genius of the greatest poet that ever wrote , and the ...
... miss Montenero's indisposition , he at once named the real cause ; she had been , he said , deeply affected by the representation of Shy- lock ; that detestable Jew , whom the genius of the greatest poet that ever wrote , and the ...
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... Montenero alluded . I warmly expressed my indig- nation against those who could have been so brutal as to make miss Montenero suffer by their vile pre- judices . " Brutal , " Mr. Montenero repeated , smiling at my warmth , " is too ...
... Montenero alluded . I warmly expressed my indig- nation against those who could have been so brutal as to make miss Montenero suffer by their vile pre- judices . " Brutal , " Mr. Montenero repeated , smiling at my warmth , " is too ...
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Maria Edgeworth. cieties in London , Mr. and miss Montenero would find , that among the higher classes in this country there is no want of liberality of opinion , and certainly no want of delicacy of sentiment and manner - no want of at ...
Maria Edgeworth. cieties in London , Mr. and miss Montenero would find , that among the higher classes in this country there is no want of liberality of opinion , and certainly no want of delicacy of sentiment and manner - no want of at ...
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Page 85 - Signior Antonio, many a time and oft In the Rialto you have rated* me About my moneys and my usances :* Still have I borne it with a patient shrug; For sufferance is the badge of all our tribe. You call me misbeliever, cut-throat, dog, And spit upon my Jewish gaberdine, And all for use of that which is mine own.
Page 86 - Jewish gaberdine, And all for use of that which is mine own. Well then, it now appears you need my help: Go to, then; you come to me, and you say 'Shylock, we would have moneys...
Page 284 - Certainly, in taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior; for it is a prince's part to pardon: and Solomon, I am sure, saith, 'It is the glory of a man to pass by an offence.
Page 60 - Sir, (said the veteran) I eyed through the slit of the curtain, and was glad to see there, as I wished, in such a cause, to be tried by a special jury. When I made my appearance in the green-room, dressed for the part, with my red hat on my head, my piqued beard, loose black gown, &c.
Page 86 - ... if we are like you in the rest, we will resemble you in that.
Page 129 - With that, methought, a legion of foul fiends Environ'd me, and howled in mine ears Such hideous cries, that, with the very noise, I trembling wak'd, and, for a season after, Could not believe but that I was in hell, — Such terrible impression made my dream.
Page 60 - These encomiums warmed me, but did not overset me. I knew where I should have the pull, which was in the third act, and reserved myself accordingly. At this period I threw out all my fire, and as the contrasted passions of joy for the merchant's losses and grief for the elopement of Jessica open a fine field for an actor's powers, I had the good fortune to please beyond my warmest expectations.
Page 130 - Breathing astonishment! of witching rhymes, And evil spirits; of the death-bed call Of him who robb'd the widow, and devour'd The orphan's portion; of unquiet souls Risen from the grave to ease the heavy guilt Of deeds in life conceal'd; of shapes that walk At dead of night, and clank their chains, and wave The torch of hell around the murderer's bed.
Page 60 - The trial scene wound up the fulness of my reputation. Here I was well listened to, and here I made such a silent yet forcible impression on my audience, that I retired from this great attempt most perfectly satisfied.
Page 129 - Tewksbury ; — Seize on him, furies, take him to your torments ! With that, methought, a legion of foul fiends Environ'd me, and howl'd in mine ears Such hideous cries, that, with the very...