The Universal Magazine, Volume 41805 |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 100
Page 2
... we annex a brief outline , comprising a few particulars respect ing the Duke's life , transmitted to us from the pen of one of our correspon- dents . Nature , at length , my Lord , is kind 2 Biographical Sketch of the Duke of Roxburgh .
... we annex a brief outline , comprising a few particulars respect ing the Duke's life , transmitted to us from the pen of one of our correspon- dents . Nature , at length , my Lord , is kind 2 Biographical Sketch of the Duke of Roxburgh .
Page 3
Nature , at length , my Lord , is kind , Which proves the Goddess is not blind ; Lord Kerr of Cesford , in 1603 ; Earl The following lines were written of Roxburgh and Kelso , 1616 ; Lord by Dr. Walcott , and addressed to his Bellenden ...
Nature , at length , my Lord , is kind , Which proves the Goddess is not blind ; Lord Kerr of Cesford , in 1603 ; Earl The following lines were written of Roxburgh and Kelso , 1616 ; Lord by Dr. Walcott , and addressed to his Bellenden ...
Page 8
... kind . When people act out of cha- letter lately communicated to the so- racter , or mistake their proper talents , ciety at Gottingen , by M. the Inspec- they will always become ridiculous . tor Harding , at Lilienthal . After re- How ...
... kind . When people act out of cha- letter lately communicated to the so- racter , or mistake their proper talents , ciety at Gottingen , by M. the Inspec- they will always become ridiculous . tor Harding , at Lilienthal . After re- How ...
Page 14
... kind of authority , ( sit venia verbo ) to find her at first , they were sent and this , not merely from the circum- back by the duke after her : these stance of having devoted a great part faulconers , clammering up and down , of my ...
... kind of authority , ( sit venia verbo ) to find her at first , they were sent and this , not merely from the circum- back by the duke after her : these stance of having devoted a great part faulconers , clammering up and down , of my ...
Page 33
... kind is used in this county by the labourers for cutting up cakes of turf , from the surface of the heath lands , for fuel . roots or bushes ; and the prong spade is a tool in the shape of a spade , but made with three or four prongs in ...
... kind is used in this county by the labourers for cutting up cakes of turf , from the surface of the heath lands , for fuel . roots or bushes ; and the prong spade is a tool in the shape of a spade , but made with three or four prongs in ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
Abdollah Admiral aged ancient animal appears arms army battle of Marathon body British called Captain character church cloudy command conduct considerable daugh daughter degree Died Duke Emperor enemy England English expence favour fleet France French give honour India John July 27 king Kingston upon Hull labour lady Lancashire land late learned letter likewise Lincolnshire little wet Liverpool London Lord Melville Lord Nelson manner Married means ment merchant mind minister Miss mode nation nature neral night observed occasion officers opinion Orme parish parliament persons possession pot ash present Prince principles racter rain rank received relict rendered respect Royal Royal marines Russia says shew ships soldiers spirit tain thing tion troops Universal Mag Vegetius vessel whole wife
Popular passages
Page 216 - I would not enter on my list of friends (Though graced with polished manners and fine sense, Yet wanting sensibility) the man Who needlessly sets foot upon a worm.
Page 216 - Sacred to neatness and repose, th' alcove, The chamber, or refectory, may die : A necessary act incurs no blame. Not so, when held within their proper bounds, And guiltless of offence, they range the air, Or take their pastime in the spacious field : There they are privileged.
Page 333 - curb the fiery steed, Nor cause confusion, nor the ranks exceed : Before the rest let none too rashly ride ; No strength nor skill, but just in time, be tried : The charge once made, no warrior turn the rein, But fight, or fall ; a firm embodied train.
Page 216 - No, faith, not a jot; but to follow him thither with modesty enough, and likelihood to lead it; as thus: Alexander died, Alexander was buried, Alexander returneth...
Page 216 - The sum is this : If man's convenience, health, Or safety, interfere, his rights and claims Are paramount, and must extinguish theirs. Else they are all, the meanest things that are, As free to live and to enjoy that life As God was free to form them at the first, Who in his sovereign wisdom made them all.
Page 326 - Tis true! But yet this Chair, which here you see, (For all its quiet now, and gravity) Has wandered, and has travelled more Than ever beast, or fish, or bird, or ever tree, before!
Page 560 - Margarita had begun in a very gallant manner to fire upon their rear, and was soon joined by the Phoenix. A little before noon, the French finding an action unavoidable, began to take in their small sails, and form in a line, bearing on the starboard tack; we did the same; and I communicated my intentions, by hailing to the captains, "that I should attack the centre and rear...
Page 326 - What dull men are those who tarry at home, When abroad they might wantonly roam And gain such experience, and spy too Such countries and wonders as I do ! But prithee, good Pilot ! take heed what you do, And fail not to touch at Peru.
Page 327 - As a reward for all her labour past, Is made the seat of rest at last. Let the case now quite alter'd be, And as thou went'st abroad the World to see ; Let the World now come to see thee. The World will do't ; for Curiosity Does no less than devotion, Pilgrims make ; And I my self who now love quiet too, As much...
Page 503 - ... leans upon under the skirts of his coat usually, that it may imperceptibly serve him as a support, when attacked by sudden tremors or...