The works of lord Macaulay, complete, ed. by lady Trevelyan, Volume 2 |
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... scarcely have belonged to a happy or a goodhumoured man . But it indicates in a manner not to be mistaken capacity equal to the most arduous enter- prises , and fortitude not to be shaken by reverses or dangers . Nature had largely ...
... scarcely have belonged to a happy or a goodhumoured man . But it indicates in a manner not to be mistaken capacity equal to the most arduous enter- prises , and fortitude not to be shaken by reverses or dangers . Nature had largely ...
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... scarcely fifteen years old when all the domestics who were attached to his interest , or who enjoyed any share of his confidence , were removed from under his roof by the jealous government . He remonstrated with energy beyond his years ...
... scarcely fifteen years old when all the domestics who were attached to his interest , or who enjoyed any share of his confidence , were removed from under his roof by the jealous government . He remonstrated with energy beyond his years ...
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... scarcely begun to blossom in ordinary men . Since Octavius the world had seen no such instance of precocious statesmanship . Skilful diplomatists were sur- prised to hear the weighty observations which at seventeen the Prince made on ...
... scarcely begun to blossom in ordinary men . Since Octavius the world had seen no such instance of precocious statesmanship . Skilful diplomatists were sur- prised to hear the weighty observations which at seventeen the Prince made on ...
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... scarcely ever questioned even by the injustice of hostile fac- tions . During his first campaigns he exposed himself like a * William was earnestly entreated by his friends , after the peace of Ryswick , to speak seriously to the French ...
... scarcely ever questioned even by the injustice of hostile fac- tions . During his first campaigns he exposed himself like a * William was earnestly entreated by his friends , after the peace of Ryswick , to speak seriously to the French ...
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... scarcely draw his breath in any but the purest air . Cruel headaches frequently tortured him . Exertion soon fatigued him . The physicians constantly kept up the hopes of his enemies by fixing some date beyond which , if there were ...
... scarcely draw his breath in any but the purest air . Cruel headaches frequently tortured him . Exertion soon fatigued him . The physicians constantly kept up the hopes of his enemies by fixing some date beyond which , if there were ...
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