Memoirs of the Political and Literary Life of Robert Plumer Ward, Esq: Author of "The Law of Nations", "Tremaine", "De Vere", Etc., Etc. : with Selections from His Correspondence, Diaries, and Unpublished Literary Remains, Volume 1J. Murray, 1850 |
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Page 104 - I do not like thee, Doctor Fell; The reason why I cannot tell; But this I know and know full well. I do not like thee. Doctor Fell!
Page 380 - At the same time the Prince owes it to the truth and sincerity of character, which, he trusts, will appear in every action of his life, in whatever situation placed, explicitly to declare, that the irresistible impulse of filial duty and affection to his beloved and afflicted father...
Page 380 - ... the irresistible impulse of filial duty and affection to his beloved and afflicted father, leads him to dread that any act of the Regent might, in the smallest degree, have the effect of interfering with the progress of his Sovereign's recovery. This consideration alone dictates the decision now communicated to Mr. Perceval.
Page 142 - That never set a squadron in the field, Nor the division of a battle knows More than a spinster...
Page 104 - Hon. Friend has laboured since his retreat from office not to attract, but to repel ; not to increase the number of his followers, but to dissolve attachment and to transfer support.
Page 50 - You would learn from to-day's Gazette, that our long suspense is at length terminated, and that preliminaries of peace were signed yesterday evening. As you will naturally be anxious to know the terms, I inclose a short statement of all that are material ; they will of course not be published at length till after the ratification. I cannot help regretting the Cape of Good Hope, though I know many great authorities do not attach to it the same importance that I do. In other respects I think the treaty...
Page 308 - Is it then that we live in such heroic times — that the present is a race of such gigantic talents and qualities as to render those of Mr. Pitt in the comparison ordinary and contemptible? Who, then, is the man now...
Page 181 - ... every one, to declare at once most unequivocally that upon this subject his sentiments never can change ; that he cannot ever agree to any concessions to the Catholics which his confidential servants may in future propose to him ; and that, under these circumstances, and after what has passed, his mind cannot be at ease, unless he shall receive a positive assurance from them, which shall effectually relieve him from all future apprehension.
Page 143 - ... sat at the head of his table, and assisted him in doing the honours to his guests. At this time Major-General Edmund Phipps was a visitor for some days at Walmer Castle, and he announced the event amongst other news in writing to his brother, Lord Mulgrave. We find Lord Mulgrave remark in reply : ' How amiable it is of Pitt to take compassion on poor Lady Hester Stanhope, and that in a way which must break in upon his habits of life ! He is as good as he is great.'1 There is no doubt, as Lord...
Page 176 - Ward" audible, and added signs for paper and ink. His trembling hand having feebly traced a number of wandering characters, and added what could be easily recognised as his wellknown signature, he sank back. The precious paper (precious, whatever may have been its unknown import, as a proof of remembrance at so solemn a moment !) was afterwards handed over by the physician in attendance, Sir Walter Farquhar, to Mr. Ward ; and many a time did he declare, as he displayed it to me, that he would give...