Diary illustrative of the times of George the fourth, interspersed with letters from queen Caroline and other persons [by lady C.S.M. Bury] (ed. by J. Galt). |
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Strona 211 - Why did she love him? Curious fool! — be still — Is human love the growth of human will?
Strona 142 - Full many a gem of purest ray serene The dark unfathomed caves of ocean bear : Full many a flower is born to blush unseen, And waste its sweetness on the desert air.
Strona 335 - The multitude then began to cheer ; but at first there was a kind of stupor. The sympathy, however, soon became general, and, winged by the voice, soon spread up the street Every one instantly, between Charing Cross and Whitehall, turned and came rushing down, filling Old and New Palace Yards, as if a deluge was unsluiced.
Strona 170 - Give my love to my fair and lovely friend, and tell her I wish the house of A may reign triumphant on the shores of M and I , and when, seven years before the end of the world, a deluge shall drown the nations, may Columbus' Isle still swim above the flood, though the sea should at one tide cover the green-headed I and Ireland.
Strona 232 - And souls to bodies join, Millions will wish their lives below Had been as short as thine ! all agitated, but ordered his coach and four, with outriders, and went out driving.
Strona 236 - Grace o3 has promised, in case of her death or other accidents, to leave in writing a request that I may be paid, as I have lent her the money to relieve her from play debts, under a solemn promise that she will not play in future.
Strona 148 - ... gilding, painted ceilings, and fine, though somewhat faded, furniture, have a very royal appearance. The doors and windows open to a beautiful view of the bay, and the balmy air they admit, combines with the scene around, to captivate the senses. I should think this palace, the climate, and the customs, must suit the Princess, if anything can suit her. Poor woman! she is ill at peace with herself ; and when that is the case, what can please...
Strona 22 - S dined at Connaught House. I was sorry to meet him there again, as I had hoped never to do so. The Princess treats him with a comical mixture of protection and scorn, which is very unlike what she ought to do in either way.
Strona 215 - A long letter of congratulation was written by her to Louis XVIII., and paying all possible compliments, after having abused them, and done the Bourbons all the mischief in her power. She is a very worldly person, and it is no loss whatever to me never to have made her acquaintance. I shall return to my little nutshell next Saturday, the 30th, and shall feel myself much more comfortable, and not so damp, as in...
Strona 184 - Highness invites the latter little sneaking fellow, who is a decided enemy to her, and a spy, set over her by the Prince. I was very glad that her dress, conversation, and manners, happened by some lucky chance to be all perfectly proper ; so that unless Monsieur D'[ ]a told lies, he could not say anything was improper. Passed this evening at the Palazzo Durazzo. If the Princess were ten times more foolish and ill-conducted than she is, I should still wish her well and try to uphold her : for any...