Life of General Lafayette: With a Critical Estimate of His Character and Public Acts, Band 1S. Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington Limited, 1889 |
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... vessel . The American commissioners honestly informed Lafayette of the state of affairs , and discouraged his perseverance . But in this hour of adversity , Lafayette's unselfish devotion to what he believed a noble cause overcame every ...
... vessel . The American commissioners honestly informed Lafayette of the state of affairs , and discouraged his perseverance . But in this hour of adversity , Lafayette's unselfish devotion to what he believed a noble cause overcame every ...
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... vessel myself to carry your officers . We must show our confidence in the cause ; and it is in the time of your danger that I wish to share your fortunes . " The old people were not unjustified in their accusations of rashness and folly ...
... vessel myself to carry your officers . We must show our confidence in the cause ; and it is in the time of your danger that I wish to share your fortunes . " The old people were not unjustified in their accusations of rashness and folly ...
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... vessel . He told his uncle , the ambassador , that he had taken a fancy to cross the channel for a few days ' visit at home . The latter opposed the idea strongly , on the ground that so abrupt a departure would be disre- spectful to ...
... vessel . He told his uncle , the ambassador , that he had taken a fancy to cross the channel for a few days ' visit at home . The latter opposed the idea strongly , on the ground that so abrupt a departure would be disre- spectful to ...
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... who immedi- ately informed the Noailles family , and sent a remon- strance to the ministers . On arriving at the seaport , Lafayette found that the vessel was not yet ready . Soon after , on 24 LIFE OF GENERAL LAFAYETTE .
... who immedi- ately informed the Noailles family , and sent a remon- strance to the ministers . On arriving at the seaport , Lafayette found that the vessel was not yet ready . Soon after , on 24 LIFE OF GENERAL LAFAYETTE .
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... vessel at Passage , accompanied the king's officers back to Bordeaux , and reported to the commandant there . Then he despatched letters to Paris . To his family he urged the worthiness of the cause in which he was engaged , and begged ...
... vessel at Passage , accompanied the king's officers back to Bordeaux , and reported to the commandant there . Then he despatched letters to Paris . To his family he urged the worthiness of the cause in which he was engaged , and begged ...
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Seite 56 - I can assure those gentlemen that it is a much easier and less distressing thing to draw remonstrances in a comfortable room by a good fireside than to occupy a cold, bleak hill and sleep under frost and snow without clothes or blankets.
Seite 147 - he would have taken a ball in his breast," replied Lord George. For he opened his arms, exclaiming wildly, as he paced up and down the apartment during, a few minutes, " Oh, God ! it is all over !" Words which he repeated many times, under emotions of the deepest agitation and distress.
Seite 71 - These, with the pictures, busts, and prints (of which copies upon copies are spread everywhere), have made your father's face as well known as that of the moon...
Seite 29 - Those who censure it as imprudent in him do nevertheless applaud his spirit, and we are satisfied, that the civilities and respect, that may be shown him, will be serviceable to our affairs here, as pleasing not only to his powerful relations, and to the Court, but to the whole French nation. He has left a beautiful young wife...
Seite 62 - Though to this moment I have been ruminating who could be the villain that has played me this treacherous trick, yet I can find no clue to a discovery. There is scarcely a man living who takes greater care of his papers than I do. I never fail to lock them up and keep the key in my pocket. No punishment is too severe for the wretch who betrayed me ; and I doubt not your friendship for me as well as your zeal for our safety will bring the name of the miscreant to public light.
Seite 165 - I have felt all that love, respect, and attachment for you, with which length of years, close connexion, and your merits have inspired me. I often asked myself, as our carriages separated, whether that was the last sight I ever should have of you ? And though I wished to say No, my fears answered Yes.
Seite 172 - His zeal is unbounded, & his weight with those in power, great. His education having been merely military, commerce was an unknown field to him. But his good sense enabling him to comprehend perfectly whatever is explained to him, his agency has been very efficacious. He has a great deal of sound genius, is well remarked by the King, & rising in popularity.
Seite 166 - ... many and unknown hands. It is unnecessary, I persuade myself, to repeat to you, my dear Marquis, the sincerity of my regards and friendship ; nor have I words which could express my affection for you, were I to attempt it. My fervent prayers are offered for your safe and pleasant passage, happy meeting with Madame de Lafayette and family, and the completion of every wish of your heart; in all which Mrs.
Seite 165 - I was blessed with a good constitution, I was of a short-lived family, and might soon expect to be entombed in the mansion of my fathers. These thoughts darkened the shades, and gave a gloom to the picture, and consequently to my prospect of seeing you again.
Seite 173 - Lafayette is a most valuable auxiliary to me. His zeal is unbounded, and his weight with those in power great. His education having been merely military, commerce was an unknown field to him. But, his good sense enabling him to comprehend perfectly whatever is explained to him, his agency has been very efficacious.