The Historical Magazine, Or, Classical Library of Public Events: Consisting of Authentic Anecdotes, Biographical Memoirs, Manners and Customs, Philosophical Papers, Natural History, Theatrical Intelligence, Analysis of Historical Books, Domestic News, &c. &c. &c, Volume 1D. Brewman, New Street, Shoe Lane, 1789 - History |
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... Such of his attendants that were fo- licitous to gain his favour , attended him during thefe excurfions , and were particular in always keeping on their boots . One morning , go- ing into the houfe of his chancellor , Mullern , who was ...
... Such of his attendants that were fo- licitous to gain his favour , attended him during thefe excurfions , and were particular in always keeping on their boots . One morning , go- ing into the houfe of his chancellor , Mullern , who was ...
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... Such another in- ftance of affection , fays Mr. Coxe , is not to be met with ; for it must be abfolutely difinterested , as the prifoner , confidering the greatnefs of his crime , can never have any hopes of being releafed nor can She ...
... Such another in- ftance of affection , fays Mr. Coxe , is not to be met with ; for it must be abfolutely difinterested , as the prifoner , confidering the greatnefs of his crime , can never have any hopes of being releafed nor can She ...
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... Such a one was a charming affair ; there were fix or eight people killed or made cripples at it ! If nothing of this kind has been done , it is called a mere nothing , a fiddle- faddle business . " AN INSTANCE OF UNCOMMON FILIAL DUTY ...
... Such a one was a charming affair ; there were fix or eight people killed or made cripples at it ! If nothing of this kind has been done , it is called a mere nothing , a fiddle- faddle business . " AN INSTANCE OF UNCOMMON FILIAL DUTY ...
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... Such fidelity foftened even the favage heart of Dionyfius himself . He pardoned the con- demned . He gave the two friends to one another ; and begged they would take himself in for a third . INSTANCE OF THE RESPECT PAID BY THE L ...
... Such fidelity foftened even the favage heart of Dionyfius himself . He pardoned the con- demned . He gave the two friends to one another ; and begged they would take himself in for a third . INSTANCE OF THE RESPECT PAID BY THE L ...
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... Such was the fituation of the na- tion , in refpect to foreign nations , at the commencement of the prefent year , and nothing has fince occurred to disturb the public peace ; nor does there , at prefent , feem any probabi- lity of ...
... Such was the fituation of the na- tion , in refpect to foreign nations , at the commencement of the prefent year , and nothing has fince occurred to disturb the public peace ; nor does there , at prefent , feem any probabi- lity of ...
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Page 38 - It happened at Athens, during a public representation of some play exhibited in honour of the commonwealth, that an old gentleman came too late for a place suitable to his age and quality. Many of the young gentlemen who observed the difficulty and confusion he was in, made signs to him that they would accommodate him if he came where they sat.
Page 39 - He was not by any means to be forced from the body, but was removed with it bleeding in his arms, and attended with tears by all their comrades who knew their enmity. When he was brought to a tent, his wounds were dressed...
Page 39 - They had spent whole months thus, one injuring, the other complaining, when in the midst of this rage towards each other they were commanded upon the attack of the castle, where the corporal received a shot in the thigh, and fell ; the French pressing on, and he expecting to be trampled to death, called out to his enemy, " Ah, Valentine ! can you leave me here...
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Page 75 - ... battle was given; but, knowing the fatal consequences that would happen to his children and people, in case he should die before he put an end to that war, he commanded his principal officers, that if he died during the engagement, they should conceal his death from the army, and that they...
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Page 168 - ... for turning out its companions begins to decline from the time it is two or three, till it is about twelve days old, when, as far as I have hitherto seen, it ceases.
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