Critical and Miscellaneous Essays, Volume 4Hart, Carey & Hart, 1854 |
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... Latin , he would have known that there were heights in the eloquence of history far beyond the reach of the author of the Life of Charles the Twelfth . But the finest heroic poem , several of the most powerful tragedies , and the most ...
... Latin , he would have known that there were heights in the eloquence of history far beyond the reach of the author of the Life of Charles the Twelfth . But the finest heroic poem , several of the most powerful tragedies , and the most ...
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... Latin from the schools of pedants , and by the French from the palaces of kings , had taken refuge among the people . Of the powers of that language Frederic had no notion . He generally spoke of it , and of those who used it , with the ...
... Latin from the schools of pedants , and by the French from the palaces of kings , had taken refuge among the people . Of the powers of that language Frederic had no notion . He generally spoke of it , and of those who used it , with the ...
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... Latin city , the Patagonians , and the hole to the centre of the earth , without laughing till he cries . But though Frederic was diverted by this charming pasquinade , he was unwilling that it should get abroad . His self - love was ...
... Latin city , the Patagonians , and the hole to the centre of the earth , without laughing till he cries . But though Frederic was diverted by this charming pasquinade , he was unwilling that it should get abroad . His self - love was ...
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... Latin writers of a later period did not possess those materials , without which a trustworthy account of the infancy of the republic could not possibly be framed . They own , indeed , that the chronicles to which they had access were ...
... Latin writers of a later period did not possess those materials , without which a trustworthy account of the infancy of the republic could not possibly be framed . They own , indeed , that the chronicles to which they had access were ...
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... Latin literature . The loves of the Vestal and the God of War , the cradle laid among the reeds of Tiber , the fig tree , the she - wolf , the shepherd's cabin , the recognition , the fratricide , the rape of the Sabines , the death of ...
... Latin literature . The loves of the Vestal and the God of War , the cradle laid among the reeds of Tiber , the fig tree , the she - wolf , the shepherd's cabin , the recognition , the fratricide , the rape of the Sabines , the death of ...
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Page 296 - Tiber! father Tiber! To whom the Romans pray, A Roman's life, a Roman's arms, Take thou in charge this day ! ' So he spake, and speaking sheathed The good sword by his side, And with his harness on his back Plunged headlong in the tide.
Page 296 - No sound of joy or sorrow Was heard from either bank; But friends and foes, in dumb surprise, With parted lips and straining eyes, Stood gazing where he sank; And when above the surges They saw his crest appear. All Rome sent forth a rapturous cry, And even the ranks of Tuscany Could scarce forbear to cheer.
Page 167 - Heathfield, recently ennobled for his memorable defence of Gibraltar against the fleets and armies of France and Spain. The long procession was closed by the Duke of Norfolk, Earl Marshal of the realm, by the great dignitaries, and by the brothers and sons of the King. Last of all came the Prince of Wales, conspicuous by his fine person and noble bearing.
Page 290 - Meanwhile the Tuscan army, Right glorious to behold, Came flashing back the noonday light, Rank behind rank, like surges bright Of a broad sea of gold. Four hundred trumpets sounded A peal of warlike glee, As that great host with measured tread, And spears advanced, and ensigns spread Rolled slowly towards the bridge's head, Where stood the dauntless three. The three stood calm and silent, And looked upon the foes, And a great shout of laughter From all the vanguard rose...
Page 288 - To every man upon this earth Death cometh soon or late; And how can man die better Than facing fearful odds, For the ashes of his fathers And the temples of his Gods...
Page 289 - Then none was for a party ; Then all were for the state ; Then the great man helped the poor, And the poor man loved the great ; Then lands were fairly portioned ; Then spoils were fairly sold : The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.
Page 169 - ... court, indicated also habitual self-possession and self-respect, a high and intellectual forehead, a brow pensive, but not gloomy, a mouth of inflexible decision, a face pale and worn, but serene, on which was written, as legibly as under the picture in the council-chamber at Calcutta, Mens aqua in arduis,' such was the aspect with which the great Proconsul presented himself to his judges.
Page 297 - Curse on him!" quoth false Sextus — " Will not the villain drown ? But for this stay, ere close of day We should have sacked the town ! " "Heaven help him!" quoth Lars Porsena, " And bring him safe to shore; For such a gallant feat of arms Was never seen before.
Page 290 - The Three stood calm and silent, And looked upon the foes, And a great shout of laughter From all the vanguard rose : And forth three chiefs came spurring Before that deep array; To earth they sprang, their swords they drew, And lifted high their shields, and flew To win the narrow way...
Page 298 - And in the nights of winter, When the cold north winds blow, And the long howling of the wolves Is heard amidst the snow; When round the lonely cottage Roars loud the tempest's din, And the good logs of Algidus Roar louder yet within...