Sporting Magazine, Volume 21Rogerson & Tuxford, 1803 - Hunting |
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... young fellow , who was formerly in the hunting Stables of Old Digby , and is thought would have made an excellent huntsman , has lain out of place for more ' than ten years . The lad has great relations , and a good character ; but ...
... young fellow , who was formerly in the hunting Stables of Old Digby , and is thought would have made an excellent huntsman , has lain out of place for more ' than ten years . The lad has great relations , and a good character ; but ...
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... Young Lubin . " Sir W. P. Lubin ! and Dul . " The Charming Fellow . " Sir W. P. Curse your charming fellow ! what is he ? Dul . The Waggoner . " Sir W. P. Waggoner - Oh , then it comes from the country . Did he say any thing when he ...
... Young Lubin . " Sir W. P. Lubin ! and Dul . " The Charming Fellow . " Sir W. P. Curse your charming fellow ! what is he ? Dul . The Waggoner . " Sir W. P. Waggoner - Oh , then it comes from the country . Did he say any thing when he ...
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... young maiden lady , of about se- venty - five , wants a stout , good looking , experienced young man , and I have offered my services - so , if she should chance to call for my character , why your Honour knows what to say . Sir W. P. ...
... young maiden lady , of about se- venty - five , wants a stout , good looking , experienced young man , and I have offered my services - so , if she should chance to call for my character , why your Honour knows what to say . Sir W. P. ...
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... young Irishman did not appear to exceed eighteen years of and his op- age , ponent was not less than thirty . In height the Irishman had a little the advantage , and weighed about four pounds heavier than his adversary . At one o'clock ...
... young Irishman did not appear to exceed eighteen years of and his op- age , ponent was not less than thirty . In height the Irishman had a little the advantage , and weighed about four pounds heavier than his adversary . At one o'clock ...
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... young objects as their prey . The old , it is supposed , are not so easily caught , or are so tough , that it is im- possible to make an impression on them . There may occasionally be exceptions , but upon the whole , this may be set ...
... young objects as their prey . The old , it is supposed , are not so easily caught , or are so tough , that it is im- possible to make an impression on them . There may occasionally be exceptions , but upon the whole , this may be set ...
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Page 152 - He paweth in the valley and rejoiceth in his strength: He goeth on to meet the armed men. He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted; Neither turneth he back from the sword. The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield. He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: Neither believeth he that it is the sound of the trumpet. He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; And he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.
Page 152 - Hast thou given the horse strength? Hast thou clothed his neck with thunder? Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? The glory of his nostrils is terrible. He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: He goeth on to meet the armed men. He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted ; Neither turneth he back from the sword.
Page 250 - His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron. He is the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach unto him.
Page 240 - In the hole of the desk were store of tobacco-pipes that had been used. On one side of this end of the room was the door of a closet, wherein stood the strong beer and the wine, which never came thence but in single glasses, that being the rule of the house exactly observed, for he never exceeded in drink or permitted it.
Page 251 - The shady trees cover him with their shadow; the willows of the brook compass him about.
Page 250 - Lo now, his strength is in his loins, and his force is in the navel of his belly.
Page 303 - Under an oak, whose antique root peeps out Upon the brook that brawls along this wood ; To the which place a poor sequester'd stag, That from the hunter's aim had ta'en a hurt...
Page 240 - He drank a glass or two of wine at meals ; very often syrup of giliflower in his sack, and had always a tun glass without feet stood by him, holding a pint of small beer, which he often stirred with rosemary.
Page 250 - When the Creator has therefore separated their nature as far as the extent of the scale of animal life allowed to this planet would permit, it seems perverse to declare it the same, from a partial resemblance of their tusks and bones. But to whatever animal we ascribe these remains, it is certain such a one has existed in America, and that it has been the largest of all terrestrial beings.
Page 186 - London, and either of the sheriffs, had their several lords of misrule, ever contending, without quarrel or offence, who should make the rarest pastimes to delight the beholders. These lords beginning their rule on Alhollon eve, continued the same till the morrow after the Feast of the Purification, commonly called Candlemas Day.