Book/Printed Material The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings.
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Image 501 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 501 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. PAET III. THE DRAMA. SOLILOQUIES AND MONOLOGUES. MANFBED. THE INVOCATION. Byron. It is noon the sunbow s rays still arch The torrent with the many hues of heaven, And roll the sheeted silver s waving column O er the crag s headlong perpendicular, And iling its lines of foaming light along, And to and fro, like the pale courser s tail, The Giant steed,…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
- Date: 1860
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Image 502 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 502 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 49G THE ELECT VCADEMIC SPEAKER. macbeth s soliloquy. If it were done, when tis done, then twere well It were done quickly: [f the assassination Could trammel up the con sequence, and catch With his Barcease, Mice...,; that bat this blow Might be the be-all and the end-all here, But here, upon this I, auk and shoal of time We d jump the life…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
- Date: 1860
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Image 503 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 503 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 497 An earthquake should announce so great a fall A summer s sun discloses it. Yon disk, To the star-read Chaldean, bears upon Its everlasting page the end of what Seemed everlasting but oh thou true sun The burning oracle of all that live, As fountain of all life, and symbol of Him who bestows it, wherefore dost thou limit…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 504 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 504 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 498 THE BBLECT ACADEMIC BPEAKER. I mid you u this fair mountain Leave I i fi And batten on this moor? Sal have yon eyes? STou cannot call it love for, at your The hey-day in the blood is tame, it s humble, And wait- upon the judgment And what judgment Would step from this to this? Sense, Bure, you have, Else, could you…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
- Date: 1860
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Image 505 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 505 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 499 you would think, that I had a hundred and fifty tattered prodigals, lately come from swine keeping, from eating draff and husks. A mad fellow met me on the way, and told me I had unloaded all the gibbets, and pressed the dead bodies. No eye hath seen such scare-crows. I ll not march through Coventry with them, that…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
- Date: 1860
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Image 506 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 506 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 500 THE ICADEMIC SPEAKER. TJIK LADY IN OOHUS. Mn.ro Sow Bay no evil tiling that walks by oi In fog, or fire, by lake, or moorish Blue meagre bag, or stubborn unlaid ghost, That breaks his magic chains at curfew time, goblin, or -war; faery of the mine, Hath hurtful power o er true virginity. Do ye believe me yet, or shall I call…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 507 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 507 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 501 Yisions of Fame that once did visit me, Making night glorious with your smile, where are ye? 0, who shall give me, now that ye are gone, Juices of those immortal plants that bloom Upon Olympus, making us immortal Or teach me where that wondrous mandrake grows Whose magic root, torn from the earth with groans, At midnight hour,…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 508 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 508 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 502 THE SELECT ACADEMIC SPEAKER. Waits t i behold her rise from the dark irate Olad in a mortal shape Ala-! how many Must wail in rain! The stream flows evermore, But from its silent i 1. born under a propiti u star, Have found the bright ideal of my dreams. ith me. I can feel, Here I it at midnight and alone, Her…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 509 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 509 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 503 CASSIUS TO BEUTUS. Shakspeare. This Caasar doth bestride the narrow world, Like a Colossus and we petty men Walk under his huge legs, and peep about To find ourselves dishonorable graves. Men at some time are masters of their fates The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, But in ourselves, that we are underlings. Brutus, and Caesar…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 510 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 510 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 504 THE SELECT ACADEMIC SPEAKER. That we may add ourselves to their great glory, An 1 worship with them. Tiny are bhere for lights To light us mi our way through heaven to God; And we, too, have tin- power of light in us. \c -tars, how bright ye shine to-night; mayhap Ye are the resurrection of the worlds, Glorified globes of lightl Shall…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 511 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 511 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 505 Of Poverty with Wealth ye cannot know How we, the wild sons of the Ocean, mock At men who fret out life with care for gold. the fierce sickness of the soul to see Love bought and sold and all the heaven-roofed temple Of God s great globe, the money-change of Mammon I dream of love, enduring faith, a…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 512 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 512 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 500 THE SELECT ACADEMIC SPEAKER, To live in bonds, that have a thought f freedom Which heaven never gave the little chamoia. Why gaae you still with blanched oheeks upon me? Lack you the manhood even to look on, Ami see bold deeds achieved by others hands? Or is t that cap still holds you thralls to rear? Be free, then There] Thus do…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
- Date: 1860
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Image 513 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 513 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 507 Gives battle to the elements and man ties with man for some slight plank, whose weight Will bear but one while round the desperate wretch The hungry billows roar and the fierce Fate, Like =:me huge monster, dim-seen through the surf, Waits him whc drops; ye safe and formal men. Who write the deeds, and with unfeverish hand Weigh…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 514 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 514 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 508 Till! SELECT ACADEMIC SPE \Ki:i:. B ime the touches of Bweet harm Sit, Jessica: Look how the floor of heaven N thick inlaid with patines of bright gold There s not the smallest orb, which thoo bchold st, But in his motion like an angel BU Still quiring I id cherul i Such harmony is in immortal souls; Bat, whilst this muddy re…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 515 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 515 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 509 So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes Upon his visage and that all the walls, With painted imag ry, had said at once, Jesu preserve thee welcome, Bolingbroke Whilst he, from one side to the other turning, Bare-headed, lower than his proud steed s neck, Bespake them thus, I thank you, countrymen…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 516 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 516 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 510 Till: SELECT ACADEMIC SPEAKER. Took it in snuff: and still lie smiled and talked; And, as the Boldiers bore dead bodies by, lie culled them untaught knaves, unmannerly, To bring a slovenly unhandsome c Betwixt the wind and his nobility. With many holiday and lady terms He questioned me; among the rest, demanded 3Iy prisoners, in your maji sty s behalf. I then,…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 517 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 517 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 511 Our author shuns by vulgar springs to move The hero s glory or the virgin s love In pitying love we but our weakness show, And wild ambition well deserves its woe. Here tears shall flow from a more generous cause, Such tears as patriots shed for dying laws He bids your breasts with ancient ardor rise, And calls…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 518 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 518 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. TIIK SELECT ACADEMIC SPEAKER. NOTHING TO WEAR. W. A. i Ob ladies, dear ladies, the next sunny day Please trundle your hoops just out of Broadway, From its whirl and its bustle, its fashion and pride, And the temples of Trade which tower on each Bide, To the alleys and lanes, where Misfortune and iuilt Their children have gather ity have built Where Hunger…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 519 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 519 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 513 DIALOGUES AND COLLOQUIES. THE CARDINAL S EXCULPATION. BULWEB. Richelieu. Room, my Lords, room The minister of France Can need no intercession with the King. [They fall hack.] Louis. What means this false report of death, Lord Cardinal Richelieu. Are you then angered, sire, that I live still Louis. No but such artifice Richelieu. Not mine look elsewhere Louis my…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 520 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 520 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 514 Till-: SELECT ACADEMIC BP Trade rotted io your marts, your Armies mutinous, Vmir Treasury bankrupt. Would you now revoke Your trust, bo be it I and 1 leave you, Bole Supremest Monarch of the mightiest realm, Fr.»m Ganges to the [eel Look without No me not humbled] Look within; the Arts Quit for your Bchoolfl there old Hesperidea The gulden Italy while through…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 521 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 521 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 515 Enough of plots and treasons for one reign Home Home and sleep away these phantoms Richelieu. Sire I patience, heaven sweet heaven Sire, from the foot Of that Great Throne, these hands have raised aloft On an Olympus, looking down on mortals And worshipped by their awe before the foot Of that high throne, spurn you the gray-haired man,…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 522 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 522 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 51G THE BELEl C ACADEMIC SPEAKER. Falkner. Enough of me now for thyself, what i Thy Floweret of the West— thy fair betrothed The maid we rescued from the Afric corsair With her brave father in the Indian seas Thou st seen her Norman, No I had, i ily, saved My time and speed. Kersii -the Strang Sits at his hearth and with her…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 523 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 523 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 517 Norman. The sea No not for Beauty s self! the glorious sea Where England grasps the trident of a god, And every breeze pays homage to her flag, And every wave hears Neptune s choral nymphs Hymn with immortal music England s name Forswear the sea My bark shall be our home The gale shall chant our bridal melodies…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 524 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 524 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 518 THE SELECT ACADEMIl SPEAKER. I altered since you saw me Last? or rather, what have you done; and why are you thus changed? for I am still the Bame. Barn. What have I done, indeed [A Trio. Not speak! nor look upon me] Barn. By my face lie will discover all I would conceal; methinks already I begin to hate him. [Aside.] True.…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
- Date: 1860
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Image 525 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 525 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 519 True. So well I know thy honest heart, guilt cannot harbor there. Bam. Oh, torture insupportable [Aside.] True. Then why am I excluded? have I a thought I would conceal from you? Barn. If still you urge me on this hated subject, I ll never enter more beneath this roof, nor see your face again. True. lis strange but…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 526 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 526 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. TI1K SELECT ACADEMIC SPEAKER. shame, opposed by inclination Btrong as death or Bhame, like wind and tide in raging conflict inert, when neither can prevail, keep me in doubt. How then can 1 determine From nwetL AN INCORRUPTIBLE FABMEB. Til Sib Philip Blandford and I Asm eeld. Sir I Send Parmer Ashfield hither, That boy must be driven far, far from my Bight but…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 527 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 527 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 521 Ash. Well, zur, I ll argufy the topic, and then you may wait upon me, and I ll tell ye. [Makes the motion of turning ovt.] I should be deadly awkward at it, vor zartain however, I ll put the case. Well I goes whiztling whoam noa, drabbit it I shouldn t be able to whiztle a bit, I…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 528 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 528 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 522 Tlli. 3ELEI T ACADEMIC SPEAKER. .J l BTIOB TO THE J.OAVLY. THOi. liOMAV. Sib Philip Bi w di ord and II enby. EnU r IIknkv. Sir P. liv what title, Bir, do you thus intrude on met By one of an imperious nature: the title of a creditor. Sir I 1 your debtor Hen. JTes; For you owe me justice. You, perhaps, withhold…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
- Date: 1860
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Image 529 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 529 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 523 Morrington, whose precepts wear the face of virtue, and whose practice seems benevolence, was the chief of the hellish banditti that ruined me. Hen. Is it possible? Sir P. That bond you hold in your hand was obtained by robbery. Hen. Confusion Sir P. Not by the thief who, encountering you as a man, stakes life against life, but…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 530 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 530 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 524 Tin: select academic speaker. THE SPANISH STUDENT. I.LLOW. SCENE. A cross-road through a n-on,/. in the back-ground a distant milage spire. Victorias and Btpolito, aa travelling students, with guitars, sitting under the trees, Btpolito plays and sings. Ali, I. Perjured, false, treacherous Lore Enemy Of all that mankind may not rue! Most untrue T li i in who keeps most faith with thee.…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 531 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 531 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 525 Vict. I hope thou wilt profit by it and in earnest Try to forget this lady of thy love. I will forget her All dear recollections Pressed in my heart, like flowers within a book, Shall be torn out, and scattered to the winds I will forget her But perhaps hereafter, When she shall learn how heartless is the…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 532 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 532 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. THE SELECT ACADEMIC SPEAKER. Of the bewildering masquerade of Life, Where strangers walk as friends, and friends as strangers Where whispers overheard betray false hearts; Ami through the mazes of the crowd we ehase Some form of loveliness, that smiles, and beckons, And oheats n- with fair word-, only to Leave us A mockery and ajesi maddened,— confused, Not knowing friend from foe. Why…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 533 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 533 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 527 THE TRIAL OF ANNE BOLEYN. BOKER. The Great Hall of the Tower, arranged for the Queen s trial. On one side are seated Dukes of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Richmond, Marquis of Exeter, Earl of Arundel, and other Peers, as Lords Triers, with officers, c. on the other, Queen Anne, in the custody of Sir Wil- liam Kingston, Ladies, Attendants,…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
- Date: 1860
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Image 534 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 534 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 528 Tin: I aCADBMIO BPBAKBE. [Queen Axmtputa off her crown and robe of state.] Qua n [nne. Your grace s first commands, though harshly meant, Arc merciful indeed. \ni\ Be silent, madam Dp n each several eharge, whereon you stand Indicted by the law, we do pronounce Your guilt most clear; and therefore do condemn you, At BUOh time U his majesty may name,…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
- Date: 1860
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Image 535 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 535 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 529 Now in my last extremity for I Have held its honor far above my crown, And have maintained no queenly dignity More pure from vulgar stain. I know my words Can nought avail me, save to justify My chastity, so perilled by your doom. As for my brother, and those constant friends With me unjustly sentenced, I would die…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 536 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 536 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 530 THE SELECT ACADEMIC SPEAKER. muses and what, I suppose this is the livery they give. Gadzooi I I had rather be a waiter at Ranelagh. B rr,\ The poet and publisher at variance what is the matter, Mr. Dactyl? Dad. As gad shall judge me, Mr. Bever, as pretty a poem, and so polite; not a mortal can take any offence; all full…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
- Date: 1860
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Image 537 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 537 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 531 Puff. To thee Dact. Ay, sirrah, to me. In what kind of way did I find you then where and what was your state Gentlemen, his shop was a shed in Moorfields his kitchen, a broken pipkin of charcoal and his bed- chamber under the counter. Puff. I never was fond of expense I ever minded my trade. Dact.…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 538 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 538 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 532 THE SELECT ACADEMIC BPBAKBR. to be hanged; a birth till the christening was over; nor a death till the hatchment was ap. Dact. Mighty well Puff. And now, because the fellow has got a Little in flesh, by being puff to the play-house this winter, to which, by the by, I got him appointed, he is as proud and a- vain ae Voltaire.…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
- Date: 1860
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Image 539 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 539 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 533 know where to push and where to parry that know how the land lies eh, Honeywood Miss Rich. It is fallen into yours. Lofty. Well, to keep you no longer in suspense, your thing is done. It is done, I say that s all. I have just had assurances from Lord Neverout, that the claim has been examined, and…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
- Date: 1860
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Image 540 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 540 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 534 THE SELECT ACADEMIC BPE Buzzard, I side with Sir Gilbert G that unriddles the tery. Cro. And so it does, indeed and all my BUSpieionfl are over. Lofty. Your suspicions! What, then, you have been Buspeel you have been suspevtin;:. have you? Mr. Croaker, you and I were friends; ire are friends no longer. Never talk to me. it s over; I say.…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 541 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 541 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 535 choice, and not run the hazard of another Mr. Lofty in helping him to a better. Sir Wm. I approve your resolution and here they come to receive a confirmation of your pardon and consent. From The Good-Natured Man. JONES AT THE BARBER S SHOP. Punch. Scene. A Barber s Shop. Barber s men engaged in cutting hair, mak-…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
- Date: 1860
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Image 542 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 542 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 536 THE SELECT ACADEMIC SPEAK Kit. Oily. Our Vegetable Extract moistens it. Jones. 1 like it dry. Oily. But, sir, the hair when dry Turns quickly gray. Jom 8. That color I prefer. Oily. But hair, when gray, will rapidly fall off, And baldness will ensue. Jones. I would be bald. Oily. Perhaps you mean to say you l like a wig We ve…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 543 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 543 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 537 1st Att. Blue, green, or red, or black, white, or brown, What will your Majesty, c. Art. Get out of my sight, c. [Exeunt Attendants. Enter Fusbos, and kneels to the King. Fas. Hail, Artaxominous ycleped the Great I come, an humble pillar of thy state, Pregnant with news but ere that news I tell, First let me hope…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 544 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 544 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 538 THE SELECT ACADEMIC SPEAKER. Enter V d by om Drummer, one Fifer, and (wo 5M5- diers, all very materially differing in -size. Bom. To Army.] Mevt me thia evening at the Barley-Mow; I ll bring yonr pay, you sec I m busy now: e, brave army, and don t kick up a row. Ezi uni Soldii To the King.] Thrashed arc your foes…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 545 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 545 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 539 CONJUGAL QUARRELS. It. B. Sheridan. Enter Lady Teazle and Sir Peter. Sir Peter. Lady Teazle, Lady Teazle, I ll not bear it! Lady Teazle. Sir Peter, Sir Peter, you may bear it or not, as you please but I ought to have my own way in everything and what s more, I will too. What though I was educated…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 546 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 546 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 540 THE SELECT ACADEMIC SPEAKER. Lady T. And then, you know, my evening amusements! To draw patterns for ruffles, which I bad do! materials to make up; to play Pope Joan with the curate to read a novel to my aunt or to be stuck down to an old Bpinet to strum my father to sleep after a fox-chase, Sir P. 1 am glad…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 547 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 547 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 541 themselves Such a crew Ah many a wretch has rid on a hurdle who has done less mischief than these utterers of forged tales, coiners of scandal, and clippers of reputation. Lady T. What! would you restrain the freedom of speech? Sir P. Ah they have made you just as bad as any one of the society. Lady T.…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 548 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 548 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 542 THE SELECT ACADEMIC SPEAKEH. this way when I wu apoo drill for the militia. And bo being upon drill Hard. Yon must not be so talkative, Diggory. You must be all attention to the gUOStS. Ebu iim-t bear us talk, and not think of talk- ing; you must see vis drink, ami not think of drinking; you mil us cat. ami not think…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 549 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 549 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 543 ENTHUSIASM OF THE HUNTRESS. D. L. Bocucicault. Scene. Max Harkaway s Drawing Room. Present, Grace, Max Harkawat, Sir Harcourt Courtly, Young Courtly, and Dazzle. James announces Mr. Adolphus and Lady Gay Spanker. [Enter Lady Gay, fully equipped in riding habit, dec.] Lady Gay. Ha! ha! Well, governor, how are ye? I have been down five times, climbing up your…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 550 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 550 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 54 1 THE SELECT ACADEMIC SPEAKER. Sir II. Sir, I never looked absurd in my life. Ah, it may be very amusing in relation, I dare Bay, but very unpleasant in effect. Lady Gay. I pity you, Sir Harcourt it was criminal in your parents I gleet your education so shamefully. Sir 11. Possibly but be assured, I .-hall never break my neck awk-…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 551 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 551 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 5-15 plause these swelling out the sweetest chord of sweet creation s matins, seem to pour some soft and merry tale into the daylight s ear, as if the waking world had dreamed a happy thing, and now smiled o er the telling of it. Sir H. The effect of a rustic education Who could ever discover music in a…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 552 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 552 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. G 16 Tin; SELECT ACADEMIC SPEAKER. has brought me here; I wish the goul had held him fast in Devonshire, with nil my bouI Enter Sib A,nthomt, Sir, I am delighted to Bee you here, and looking bo well I your sudden arrival at Hath made me apprehensive for your health. Sir A. Very apprehensive, I dare wy, -lark. What, you are rt» cruiting…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 553 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 553 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 547 Capt. A. Sure, sir, that is not very reasonable, to summon my affections for a lady I know nothing of! Sir A. I am sure, sir, tis more unreasonable in you to object to a lady you know nothing of. Capt. A. You must excuse me, sir, if I tell you, once for all, that in this point I…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 554 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 554 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 548 Tin: 3ELE t ACADEMIC SPEAKER. condition, to do everything on earth thai I choose, why confound y u I may in time forgive you. [f not, zounds! don t enter the hemisphere with me! don t dare to breathe the same air, or use the Bame light with mo; but get an atmosphere and a sun of your own: 11 strip you of…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 555 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 555 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 549 dom to our minds, who are themselves the slaves of passion, avarice, and pride. They offer us their protection yes, such protection as vultures give to lambs covering and devouring them They call on us to barter all of good we have inherited and proved, for the desperate chance of something better which they promise. Be our own plain…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 556 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 556 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 550 THE SELECT ACADEMIC SPEAKER. Cora. Bless us once more, ere thou leave us. At. Heaven protect and bless thee, my beloved, and thee, my inno- cent Mn. Baste! baste] each moment is precious! Cora. Farewell, Alonzol Remember thy life la mine. Eol. Nol one farewell to Rolla? Cora. [Giving him her hand.] Farewell! the God of war be with thee: but bring me…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 557 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 557 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 551 good, I dare say, in your ways but I want to discover which of you is the best man for ray purpose. I have now told you my object, openly and honestly, as a gentleman ought. If you are gentlemen, and mind, I use the term in its broadest sense, you will answer my ques- tions as openly, and…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 558 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 558 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 552 THE SELECT ACADEMIC BPEAKER. Now answer you first. Should you like to succeed to this place when I die? George. I trust that Bucfa an event is yet far off, Bir. Squire. Puh Poh Nonsense! I shall die none the sooner fur your talking about it. Answer my question. George. If I could fill it a^ yon do, bit yes. Squire. Very well.…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 559 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 559 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 553 Horace. Don t mistake me, sir; I have no objection to the money. Squire. Haven t you, really Horace. 0, no none in life In point of fact, I rather like it and I ll tell you why. I have rather outrun the constable lately. Squire. [Astonished.] You have done what, sir Horace. Outrun the constable. Squire. [7b George.]…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 560 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 560 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. r l THE SELECT ACADEMIC BPEAKH Squire. 0! I beg your pardon. I didn t perceive the distinction. Can you shoot? Horace, 1 can kill eleven birds out of twelve, at thirty yards for farther particulars inquire at the Red Boose, Battersea. Squire. Is that true I Horace. I never tell a lie; it s ungentlemanlj. Squire. [Aside.] He s a strange animal j…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 561 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 561 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 555 to his monastery. Now, here s my master, Victorian, yesterday a cow- keeper, and to-day a gentleman yesterday a student, and to-day a lover and I must he up later than the nightingale, for as the abbot sings so must the sacristan respond. God grant he may soon be mar- ried, for then shall all this serenading cease. [To…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 562 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 562 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. r )5G THE SELECT ACADEMIC SPEAKER, The vapory olouds float in the peaceful Bkyj Ami sweetly from yon holloa vaults of Bhade The nightingales breathe oul their bouIs in song. Ami hark! what Bongs of lo?e, what Boul-like aoundi Answer them from below! Serenaui:. Stars of the summer night Far in yon asure deeps, Hide, bide your golden light She Bleeps Ifj ladj Ble…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 563 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 563 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 557 Clytus. Oh, monstrous vanity Alex. Ha what says Clytus who am I Clyt. The son of good king Philip. Alex. By my kindred gods Tis false. Great Amnion gave me birth. Clyt. I ve done. Alex. Clytus, what means that dress Give him a robe, there. Take it and wear it. Clyt. Sir, the wine, the weather, Has heated…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 564 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 564 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. THE SELECT ACADEMIC SPEAKER. Oh, for the TOlOfl of J »vc! the world should know The kindness of my people Rise oh rise I My bands, my arms, my heart, are ever yours. Clyt. I did not kiss the earth, nor must your haul I am unworthy, sir, .l/ .r. I know thou art Thou enviest the great honor of thy master. Sit all,…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 565 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 565 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 559 Did I once shake or groan, or act beneath The dauntless resolution of a king? Lys. Wine has transported him. Alex. No, tis mere malice. I was a woman too, at Oxydrace, When, planting on the walls a scaling ladder, I mounted, spite of showers of stones, bars, arrows, And all the lumber which they thundered down. When you…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 566 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 566 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 5G0 mi: BELBC1 ACADEMIC BPIAXEEL Ly». Oh, sacred sir have but a moment s patience. AU». What! hold my arms! I shall be murdered here, Like poor Darius, by my barbarous subjects. Perdiccas, sound our trumpets to the camp Call all my soldiers to the court nay, haste, For there is treason plotting gainst my life, Ami I shall perish ere they come to…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 567 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 567 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 5G1 Cau. [Aside. I wish it would of the world. Mrs. C. She loves you so more than her own son, ten times over. Don t you think so Do answer. Cau. How can I tell Mrs. C. Xonsense you must have seen it. Think of the stewed oysters on Thursday night that was all dear mother s doings. Mar-…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 568 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 568 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 562 THE SELECT ACADEMIC BPEAKIK. of her, too and such a nurse I shouldn t care a fi^ for the mea -lr She could sit up for you, too so I think she d better come, eh, Oaudle, darling? Don t you think she d better come? Cau. No. I don t Mrs. C. [Loud.] You don t! Cau. I don t. I won…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 569 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 569 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 563 in these matters however, I ll read my recantation instantly. My conversion is something sudden, indeed but, I can assure him, it is very sincere So, so, here he comes he looks plaguy gruff! Enter Sir Anthony Absolute. Sir Anthony. No I ll die sooner than forgive him Die, did I say I ll live these fifty years to…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 570 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 570 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 504 1 Hi; SELECT ACADEMIC SPEAKER. Sir A. Squints A red-haired girl 1 Zounds, do] Capt. A. Then I must have forgot it oanM tin: same person. Sir A. Jack, Jack! what think you of blooming, Love-breathing seventeen? Capt. A. As to that, sir, I am quite indifferent if I can please you in the matter, tis all I desire. Sir A. Nay, but…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 571 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 571 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 565 Sir A. Upon my word, Jack, thou rt either a very great hypocrite, or but, come, I know your indifference on such a subject must be all a lie. I m sure it must come, now, hang your demure face, come, confess, Jack, you have been lying ha n t you You have been playing the hypocrite, hey I…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 572 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 572 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 56G THE SELECT ACADEMIC SPEAKER. War. See how the pangs of death do make him grin. Salisbury. Disturb him not, let him pass peaceably. A Hen. Peace to his soul, if God s good pleasure be Lord cardinal, if thou think st on heaven s bliss, Hold up thy hand, make Bignal of thy hope. He dies, and makes no sign God, forgive him…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 573 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 573 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 567 Phys. Be by, good madam, when we do awake him I doubt not of his temperance. Cor. Very well. Phys. Please you, draw near. Louder the music there. Cor. my dear father Restoration, hang Thy medicine on my lips and let this kiss Repair those violent harms, that my two sisters Have in thy reverence made Kent. Kind and…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 574 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 574 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 5G8 THE SELECT ACADEMIC SPEAKER, I fear, I am not in my perfect mind. Methinks, I should know you, and know this man Yet I am doubtful: for I am mainly ignorant What place this is: ami all the skill I have Remembers not these garments nor I know not Where I did lodge last night Do not laugh at me Pop, as I…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 575 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 575 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 569 THE ENLISTMENT. George Farquhar. Enter Sergeant Kite, followed by Thomas Appletree, Costar, Pear- main, and the Mob. Serg. Kite. If any gentlemen, soldiers, or others, have a mind to serve his majesty, and pull down the French king if any prentices have severe masters, any children have undutiful parents, if any servants have too little wages, or any husband…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 576 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 576 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 570 THE SELECT ACADEMIC SPEAKER. Serg. K. I coax, I wheedle I m above it, sir I have served twenty campaigns but, sir, you talk well, and I must own that you are a man every inch of you a pretty, young, sprightly fellow I love a fellow with a spirit; but I scorn to coax; tis base! though 1 must say that never…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 577 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 577 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAMA. 571 Dr. D. I am for Artemius. Dr. T. And I also. It is not because his advice, as we have seen, did not kill the patient, and that that of Theophrastus would not have been better assuredly but it is dangerous and disagreeable to differ from one s old and respectable authorities. What do you think Dr. D. Undoubtedly,…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 578 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 578 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. 578 THE SELECT ACADEMIC BPBAKBB. Dr. 1 Do i/ou rememher the lady y«»u sent to the next world thrM nee? Dr. T. [To Sganarelh\\ I have told you my opinion. Dr. D. [To SffanareUe.] I have given you my ad\iee. It jpoa do ii t have your daughter Med immediately, she i ;i dead [Kxit. Dr. D. If you let her he hied, she…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 579 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 579 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. CATALOGUE OF ^pprokir Spiral anb College fet-|Wk PUBLISHED BY E. H. BUTLER CQ 137 South Fourth St., Philadelphia Goodrich s Pictorial History of the United States. A Pictorial History of the United States, with notices of other portions of America. By S. G. Goodrich, author of Peter Parley s Tales. For the use of Schools Revised and improved edition, brought down to the present…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 580 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 580 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. CATALOGUE OF STANDARD BOOKS. Goodrich s Pictorial History of Koine. A Pictorial History of Ancient Rome, with iketohefl of the History of Modern Italy. By S. G. Goodukii. author of Pictorial History of the United States. For the use of Schools. Revised and improved edition. Price $0.94 Goodrich s Pictorial History of Greece. A Pictorial History of Greece Ancient and Modern. By S. G.…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 581 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 581 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. CATALOGUE OF STANDARD BOOKS. Hows Ladies Reader. The Ladies Reader. Designed for the use of Ladies Schools and Family Reading Circles comprising choice selections from standard authors, in Prose and Poetry, with the essential Rules of Elocution, simplified and arranged for strictly practical use. By John W. S. Hows, Professor of Elocution. Price $1.13 Coppee s Elements of Logic. Elements of Logic. Designed as…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 582 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 582 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. CATALOGUE OF STANDARD BOOKS. Reid s Essays on the Intellectual Powers of Man. Essays on the Intellectual Powers of Man. By Thomas Reid, D. D., F.R.S.E. Abridged, with notes and illustrations from Sir WILLIAM Hamilton and others. Edited by JAMES Walker, D. D., President of Harvard College. Price $1.31 Stewart s Philosophy of the Active and Moral Powers of Man. The Philosophy of the…- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 586 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 586 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Deacidified using the Bookkeeper pr Neutralizing agent: Magnesium Oxid Treatment Date: Nov. 2007 PreservationTechnoloc A WORLD LEADER IN COLLECTIONS PRESER\ 111 Thomson Park Drive Cranberry Township, PA 16066 (724)779-2111- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 587 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 587 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. v* v V 1 V V y*- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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Image 588 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. Image 588 of The select academic speaker; containing a large number of new and appropriate pieces, for prose declamation, poetical recitation, and dramatic readings. LIBRARY CONGRESS- Contributor: Coppée, Henry
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