Patronage, Volume 16Baldwin and Cradock, 1833 |
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Page 49 - And when a lady's in the case, You know all other things give place. To leave you thus might seem unkind, But see the Goat is just behind.
Page 319 - Tarsus, bound for the isles Of Javan or Gadire, With all her bravery on, and tackle trim, Sails fill'd, and streamers waving, Courted by all the winds that hold them play...
Page 257 - Ashfield's, at the harvest-home ; there was Gilbert in all his glory, seated on the top of a hay-rick, singing, " Then sing in praise of men of Kent, So loyal, brave, and free ; Of Britain's race, if one surpass, A man of Kent is he P How he brought himself to quit the men of Kent to come to Ireland with me is wonderful.
Page 30 - THOUGH some make slight of libels, yet you may see by them how the wind sits : as take a straw and throw it up into the air, you shall see by that which way the wind is, which you shall not do by casting up a stone. More solid things do not show the complexion of the times so well as ballads and libels.
Page 192 - And do as you're bid; Shut the door after you; And you'll never be chid.
Page 320 - QCLARA puts her hand before her face, and retires as he advances. Miss G. Oh ! father, keep out — you're not in a condition. Sir W. John ! Thomas ! carry this man off. Christy. Ah, now, just let me remark to his honour — did he ever hear this song in England ? (He struggles, and sings, while they are carrying him off,) " O'Rourke's noble feast shall ne'er be forgot, By those who were there, or by those who were not.