Authentic Memoirs of Mrs. Clarke: In which is Pourtrayed the Secret History and Intrigues of Many Characters in the First Circles of Fashion and High Life; and Containing the Whole of Her Correspondence During the Time She Lived Under the Protection of His Royal Highness the Duke of York, the Gallant Duke's Love Letters, and Other Interesting Papers Never Before PublishedThomas Tegg, 1809 - 212 Seiten |
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... from a husband whom she seems to have formed a determination never to cohabit with gain ; it is true , by the laws of the country , she was bound to another man , but what human laws can fetter 6 AUTHENTIC MEMOIRS OF.
... from a husband whom she seems to have formed a determination never to cohabit with gain ; it is true , by the laws of the country , she was bound to another man , but what human laws can fetter 6 AUTHENTIC MEMOIRS OF.
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... seems to be without foundation , and that of profusion may be perhaps ascribed to the cause ad- duced by her defender . Upon quitting her husband , she endeavoured to obtain an asylum in some family at a distance from the metropolis ...
... seems to be without foundation , and that of profusion may be perhaps ascribed to the cause ad- duced by her defender . Upon quitting her husband , she endeavoured to obtain an asylum in some family at a distance from the metropolis ...
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... Be this as it may , she was com- pletely successful in the latter respect , and this dra- 1 matic essay seems to have laid the foundation of her € 3 MRS . MARY ANN CLARKE . 29 a negociation respecting the terms of their future ...
... Be this as it may , she was com- pletely successful in the latter respect , and this dra- 1 matic essay seems to have laid the foundation of her € 3 MRS . MARY ANN CLARKE . 29 a negociation respecting the terms of their future ...
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... seems to have laid the foundation of her future fortune ; for on that she captivated Lord B- and Mr. O , the army agent ; the latter of whom in- troduced himself to her without delay , and a friend- ship commenced between them , of ...
... seems to have laid the foundation of her future fortune ; for on that she captivated Lord B- and Mr. O , the army agent ; the latter of whom in- troduced himself to her without delay , and a friend- ship commenced between them , of ...
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... seems to have taken possession of their hearts . They met at Vauxhall ; but finding , it is presumed , more attraction in each other than in the amusements of that delightful spot , they retired to the Royal Oak Tavern , where , it is ...
... seems to have taken possession of their hearts . They met at Vauxhall ; but finding , it is presumed , more attraction in each other than in the amusements of that delightful spot , they retired to the Royal Oak Tavern , where , it is ...
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Seite 37 - O curse of marriage, That we can call these delicate creatures ours, And not their appetites! I had rather be a toad, And live upon the vapour of a dungeon, Than keep a corner in the thing I love For others
Seite 210 - But I have a few things against you, because you have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality.
Seite 164 - ... and said it was written by her Mistress. I was then conducted into the house, into a parlour, where certainly there were a great many of those morocco concerns, which she has mentioned before, for there were ten chairs I think set round the table, from the supper or the dinner of the day before ; after remaining some time, I was conducted up stairs, where I saw the lady, whose name I was told to be Farquhar. The lady in perfect good humour came out and received me; and I held the note I was possessed...
Seite 51 - O'Meara called upon me yesterday morning, i and delivered me your letter ; he wishes much to preach before royalty, and if I can put him in the way of it I will.
Seite 53 - Lees, to see four regiments of militia, which altogether took me up near thirteen hours. I am now setting off immediately to ride along the coast to Hastings, reviewing the different corps as I pass, which will take me at least as long.
Seite 137 - I hope the business will not be stopped for the want of this, for you may rest assured, honour is the order of the day in this transaction, and L. will come up directly and supply the cash. I have made a little alteration in the blank receipt and agreement you sent me, but which I dare say will not be objected to by Lloyd & Co. " Your's very oby.
Seite 171 - Highness the Duke of York at one time, I think in July, that the Duke of York asked him, if I was not very much exasperated against him, and if I did not use very strong language, and abuse him. Colonel M'Mahon said, quite the contrary, Sir, I assure you ; Mrs.
Seite 167 - ... year ; that she had accordingly so retired into Devonshire for several months, but failing to receive the remittances she expected, she had been driven to town for the purpose of gaining her arrear, and placing her annuity upon a more regular mode of payment ; that if that condition was complied with, by the payment of her...
Seite 52 - How can I sufficiently express to my darling Love, my thanks for her dear, dear letter, or the delight which the assurances of her love give me ! Oh ! my angel ! do me justice, and be convinced that there never was a woman ndored as you are.
Seite 126 - I wished particularly to see your Grace upon the most private 'business. I cannot be fully open by Letter. The object Is, to solicit your Grace's recommendation to the Deanery of Salisbury, or some other Deanery, for which the mast ample pecuniary remuneration I will instantly give a draft to your Grace.