The Waverley Novels, Volume 32A. and C. Black, 1860 |
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Page 202 - With deafning clamours in the slippery clouds, That, with the hurly," death itself awakes ? Can'st thou, O partial sleep ! give thy repose To the wet sea-boy in an hour so rude ; And in the calmest and most stillest night, With all appliances and means to boot, Deny it to a king? Then, happy low, lie down ! Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.
Page 348 - The wretch condemn'd with life to part, Still still on hope relies, And every pang that rends the heart Bids expectation rise. Hope, like the glimmering ' taper's light, Adorns and cheers the way; And still the darker grows the night Emits a brighter ray.
Page 105 - Oh, while this is the case, do not resolve so rashly to abandon the means of liberty, the best gift that Heaven gives...
Page 178 - And following slower, in explosion vast, The Thunder raises his tremendous voice. At first, heard solemn o'er the verge of Heaven, The tempest growls; but as it nearer comes, And rolls its awful burden on the wind...