 | Philippe de Commynes - 1817 - 570 σελίδες
...often refused, he would never give over a man that he once undertook, but still pressed and continued his insinuations, promising him largely, and presenting...in the time of peace and prosperity, he paid dear for their recovery when he had occasion for them again; but when he had once reconciled them, he retained... | |
 | Quentin DURWARD - 1823 - 194 σελίδες
...refused, he would never give over a hian that He once undertook, but still pressed and continued hfs insinuations, promising him largely, and presenting him with such sums and pensions as he kne# would satisfy his ambition ; and for such as he had discarded in tHe time of pe'Sce and prosperity... | |
 | Walter Scott - 1833 - 412 σελίδες
...often refused, he would never give over a man whom he once undertook, but still pressed and continued his insinuations, promising him largely, and presenting...he knew would satisfy his ambition : and for such aa he had discarded in the time of peace and prosperity, he paid dear (when he had occasion for them)... | |
 | Mr. Forsyth - 1833 - 354 σελίδες
...often refused, he would never give over a man whom he once undertook, but still pressed and continued his insinuations, promising him largely, and presenting...with such sums and pensions as he knew would satisfy nis ambition : and for such as he had discarded in the time of peace and prosperity, he paid dear (when... | |
 | Half hours - 1847 - 560 σελίδες
...insinuations, promising him largely, at:l presenting him with such sums and pensions as he knew would satisfr his ambition ; and for such as he had discarded in the time of pew and prosperity, he paid dear (when he had occasion for em) to recover them again ; but when he... | |
 | Philippe de Comines - 1855 - 490 σελίδες
...refused, he •would never give over a man that he wished to gain, but still pressed and continued his insinuations, promising him largely, and presenting him with such sums and honours as he knew would gratify his ambition ; and for such as he had discarded in time of peace and... | |
 | Half hours - 1856 - 650 σελίδες
...undertook, but sffl pressed and continued his insinuations, promising him largely, and presenting kin with such sums and pensions as he knew would satisfy...prosperity, he paid dear (when he had occasion for 'em) to recover them again ; but when ho had once reconciled them, 1» retained no pique to them for... | |
 | Half hours - 1856 - 358 σελίδες
...often refused, he would never give over a man that he onco undertook, but still pressed and continued his insinuations, promising him largely, and presenting...knew would satisfy his ambition ; and for such as ho had discarded in the time of peace and prosperity, ho paid dear (when he had occasion for 'em) to... | |
 | 1858 - 398 σελίδες
...often refused, he would never give over a man that he once undertook, but still pressed and continued his insinuations, promising him largely, and presenting...them again ; but when he had once reconciled them, ho retained no pique to them for what had passed, but employed them freely for the future. He was naturally... | |
 | Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons - 1858 - 694 σελίδες
...often refused, he would never give over a man that he once undertook, but still pressed and continued his insinuations, promising him largely, and presenting him with such sums and pensions as ho knew would satisfy his ambition ; and for such as he had discarded in the time of peace and prosperity,... | |
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... the humblest in his conversation and habit, and the most painful and indefatigable to win over any man to his side, that he thought capable of doing him either... 
