Identifier: picturesfromengl00wall (find matches)
Title: Pictures from English literature
Year: 1870 (1870s)
Authors: Waller, John Francis, 1810-1894 Horsley, John Callcott, 1817-1903 Yeames, William Frederick, 1835-1918 Barnard, Frederick, 1846-1896 Barnes, Robert, 1840-1895 Browne, Hablot Knight, 1815-1882 Du Maurier, George, 1834-1896 Faed, John, 1819-1902 Fildes, Luke, Sir, 1844-1927 Gilbert, John, Sir, 1817-1897 Green, Charles, 1840-1898 Lawson, Francis Wilfred, 1842-1935 Small, William, 1843-1929 Stone, Marcus, 1840-1921 Swain, Joseph, 1820-1909 Cobb, Thomas, fl.1863-1878 Wentworth, Frederick, fl. 1865-1894 Pannemaker, Stéphane, 1847-1930 Sulman, T., fl. 1855-1900 Dalziel Brothers Belle Sauvage Works (printer)
Subjects: English literature Authors, English Gift books
Publisher: London New York : Cassell, Petter and Galpin
Contributing Library: Robarts - University of Toronto
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how he has heard the song of his youngmistress, and rushing to the spot, discovered Comus in the disguise of ashepherd leading her away. The despair of the younger brother vents itselfin a reproach of the elder: Is this the confidence you gave me, Brother ? and is nobly answered— Yes, and keep it still ;Lean on it safely ; not a periodShall be unsaid for me : against the threatsOf malice or of sorcery, or that powerWhich erring men call Chance, this I hold firm—Virtue may be assaild, but never hurt;Surprizd by unjust force, but not enthralld ;Yea, even that, which mischief meant most harm,Shall in the happy trial prove most glory. And so he boldly demands that they shall at once proceed to slay the damnd magician. But Thyrsis admonishes how little earthly weaponscan avail against hellish charms, and explains how with the aid of the plantHsemony, which he will give, he may assail the enchanter, break his glassand shed the luscious liquor on the ground, and above all seize his wand.
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The Lady w Comus 37 Meanwhile, Comus has carried the lady to his palace, where everythingthat can entice the senses is displayed—soft music, and tables spread withall dainties. Placed in an enchanted chair, with the rabble of monstersaround her, Comus offers her his glass. She puts it from her, and is aboutto rise ; but Comus bids her sit, telling her that if he but wave his wandher nerves shall be chained as though she were a statue. Now comes thetrial of womans strength and fortitude, whereof the brother had so confidentlyspoken—and grandly does she pass through that trial. With a frown of scorn she answers— Thou canst not touch the freedom of my mindWith all thy charms, although this corporal rindThou hast immanaclcd, while Heaven sees good. In vain does Comus tempt her with sensual delights, and press onher the cordial that flames and dances in the crystal, and asks— Why should you be so cruel to yourself,And to those dainty limbs, which Nature lentFor gentle usage and sof

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