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# The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift/Volume 11/From John Arbuthnot to Jonathan Swift - 3

FROM DR. ARBUTHNOT.
I HAVE talked of your affairs to nobody but my lady Masham. She tells me, that she has it very much at heart, and would gladly do it for her own sake, and that of her friends; but thinks it not a fit season to speak about it. We are indeed in such a strange condition as to politicks, that nobody can tell now who is for who. It were really worth your while to be here for four and twenty hours only, to consider the oddness of the scene, I am sure it would make you relish your country life the better.
The dragon holds fast with a dead gripe the little machine. If he would have taken but half so much pains to have done other things, as he has of late to exert himself against the esquire, he might have been a dragon, instead of a Dagon. I would no more have suffered and done what he has, than I would have sold myself to the gallies. Hæc infer nos. However, they have now got rid of the parliament, and may have time to think of a scheme: perhaps they may have one already. I know nothing, but it is fit to rally the broken forces under some head or another. They really did very well the last day but one in the house of lords; but yesterday they were in a flame about the queen's answer, till the queen came in, and put an end to it.
​The dragon showed me your letter, and seemed mightily pleased with it. He has paid ten pounds for a manuscript, of which I believe there are several in town. It is a history of the last invasion of Scotland, wrote just as plain, though not so well, as another history, which you and I know, with characters of all the men now living, the very names, and invitation that was sent to the pretender. This by a flaming jacobite, that wonders all the world are not so. Perhaps it may be a whig, that personates a jacobite. I saw two sheets of the beginning, which was treason every line. If it goes on at the same rate of plain dealing, it is a very extraordinary piece, and worth your while to come up to see it only. Mr. Lockhart, they say, owns it. It is no more his than it is mine. Do not be so dogged; but, after the first shower, come up to town for a week or so. It is worth your while. Your friends will be glad to see you, and none more than myself. Adieu.
* ↑ Endorsed, "affairs still worse."
* ↑ His treasurer's staff.
# The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift/Volume 11/From Jean le Clerc to Joseph Addison - 1

Translation of letter to English: From Jean le Clerc to Joseph Addison - 1 (Translation)
MR. LE CLERC TO MR. ADDISON.
A Amsterdam, le 12 de Fevrier, 1709.
JE m'étois donne l'honneur de vous écrire, monsieur, des le commencement de cette année, pour vous prier surtout d'une chose, qu'il me seroit important de savoir au plutôt. Cependant je n'ai reçu aucune de vos nouvelles. J'ai appris seulement, que vous quittiez le poste, où vous étiez, pour aller en Irlande en qualité de secrétaire de mylord Wharton. Je m'en réjouis avec vous, dans la supposition, que ce dernier emploi vaut mieux que le précédent, quoique je sente bien, que je perdrai par votre éloignement. Je ne laisse pas de vous souhaiter toute sorte de satisfaction dans votre nouvel emploi, & de prier Dieu qu'il vous donne un heureux succès en tout ce que vous entreprendrez. Je vous avois prié, monsieur, de m'envoyer le nom propre & les titres de mylord Halifax, et de lui demander même, si vous le trouviez à propos, la permission de lui dédier mon Tite-Live. Comme vous m'aviez marqué par Mr. Philips, que vous aviez oublié la feuille, qui me manquoit du recueil de Mr. Rymer, je vous avois mandé, que c'est la feuille 10 T. ou les 4 pages, qui précédent immédiatement l'indice des noms, dans le tome I. Si vous l'avez eue depuis, faites moi la grace de l'envoyer à Mess. Toutton & Stuiguer, bien enveloppée, et de mettre mon addresse au dessus. Je suppose, monsieur, que cette lettre vous trouvera encore à Londres, parce qu'on dit, que mylord Wharton ne partira que vers le ​mois d'Avril. Il ne se passe rien de nouveau ici dans la république des lettres, qui mérite de vous être mandé. Les jesuites de Paris ont condamné en termes très-forts les sentimens du P. Hardouïn, & l'ont contraint de les rétracter d'une manière honteuse. On verra quelle en sera la suite. Je voudrois pouvoir vous être utile ici à quelque chose: vous verriez par là, combien je suis, monsieur, votre tres humble & tres obéissant serviteur,
J. LE CLERC.
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# The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift/Volume 11/From John Arbuthnot to Charles Ford - 1

DR. ARBUTHNOT TO MR. FORD.
DEAR SIR,
I THANK you kindly for yours, with the enclosed from our friend. I would have obeyed your commands as to the History of the White Staff; but ​that there really is no answer to it, more than a thing that rises just out of what is said in the history; none writ on purpose by any one that knows matters of fact, or can contradict what he says; or indeed write by concert of the persons that are attacked. And I reckon any other is not worth your while to read. The dragon denies it; but as I told the governor, it is necessary for him to do that in a very solemn and strong manner, else there will be a ripping answer, as you say. All things go on at the usual rate. I am at uncertainty still as to my little office. I leave them to do just as they please. George Fielding and brigadier Britton are grooms of the bedchamber, which does not seem altogether the doing of a certain great man. The groom of the stole is still uncertain, lying between two that you know. I am told, that the great person of all has spoke more contemptibly of the dragon than of any body, and in very hard terms. Has not he managed finely at last? The princess gives great content to every body. I will add no more, being to write on the other side to the dean; which pray forward.
# The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift/Volume 11/From John Arbuthnot to Jonathan Swift - 5

FROM DR. ARBUTHNOT.
I SUPPOSE, you have read the account of St. Kilda. There is an officer there, who is a sort of tribunus plebis, whose office it is to represent the grievances of the people to the laird of McLeod, who is supposed to be their oppressor. He is bound to contradict the laird, till he gives him three strokes with a cane over the head, and then he is at liberty to submit. This I have done, and so has your friend Lewis. It has been said that we and the dean were the authors of all that has since happened, by keeping the dragon in, when there was an offer to lay down. I was told to my face, that what I said in this case went for nothing; that I did not care, if the great person's affairs went to entire ruin, so I could support the interests of the dragon; that I did not know the half of his proceedings. Particularly it was said, though I am confident it was a mistake, that he had attempted the removing her from the favour of a great person. In short, the fall of the dragon does not proceed altogether from his old friend, but from the great person, whom I perceive to be highly offended, by little hints that I have received. In short, the dragon has been so ill used, and must serve upon such terms for the future, if he should, that I swear I would not advise Turk, Jew, nor infidel, to be in that state. Come up to town, and I can tell you more. I have been but indifferently treated myself, by somebody at court, ​in small concerns. I cannot tell who it is. But mum for that. Adieu.
# The Ugly Duckling

English-language translations of Den grimme Ælling include:
* "The Ugly Duckling" in Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales (1888), translated by Mrs. Henry H. B. Paull
* "The Ugly Duckling" in The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen (1899), translated by Mary Howitt, illustrated by Helen Stratton
* "The Ugly Duckling" in Fairy Tales and Stories (1900), translated by H. L. Brækstad, illustrated by H. Tegner
* "The Ugly Duckling" in The Orange Fairy Book (1906), edited by Andrew Lang
* "The Ugly Duckling" in Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales (1913), translated by unknown translator, illustrated by W. Heath Robinson
* "The Ugly Duckling" in Fairy Tales and Other Stories (1914), translated by W. A. Craigie and J. K. Craigie
# The Uncalled

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THE UNCALLED
THE UNCALLED
A Novel
by
PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR
Author of "Lyrics of Lowly Life"
NEW YORK
DODD, MEAD AND COMPANY
Copyright, 1898
By Paul Laurence Dunbar
Copyright, 1898
By Dodd, Mead and Company
University Press
John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U. S. A.
Dedicated
TO MY WIFE
* Chapter I
* Chapter II
* Chapter III
* Chapter IV
* Chapter V
* Chapter VI
* Chapter VII
* Chapter VIII
* Chapter IX
* Chapter X
* Chapter XI
* Chapter XII
* Chapter XIII
* Chapter XIV
* Chapter XV
* Chapter XVI
* Chapter XVII
This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published before January 1, 1929.
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# The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift/Volume 11/From John Barber to Charles Ford - 1

MR. JOHN BARBER TO MR. FORD.
I THANKFULLY acknowledge the receipt of a packet sent last Sunday. I have shown it only to one person, who is charmed with it, and will make some small alterations and additions to it, with your leave. You will the easier give leave, when I tell you, that it is one of the best pens in England. Pray favour me with a line.
I am, sir,
your most obedient servant,
JOHN BARBER.
* ↑ Endorsed thus by the dean, "John Barber's letter about the pamphlet."
* ↑ Probably "Free Thoughts on the present State of Affairs."
# The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift/Volume 11/From John Barber to Jonathan Swift - 3

FROM MR. JOHN BARBER.
I AM heartily sorry I should be the messenger of so ill news, as to tell you the queen is dead, or dying: if alive, it is said, she cannot live till morning. You may easily imagine the confusion we are all in on this sad occasion. I had set out yesterday to wait on you, but for this sad accident, and should have brought letters from lord Bolingbroke, and ​lady Masham, to have prevented your going. Pray do not go, for I will come to you when I see how things stand. My lord Shrewsbury is made lord treasurer, and every thing is ready for the proclaiming the duke of Brunswick king of England. The parliament will sit to morrow, and choose a new speaker, for sir Thomas is in Wales.
For God's sake do not go; but either come to London, or stay till I come to you.
# The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift/Volume 11/From John Birch to Jonathan Swift - 1

FROM MR. JOHN BIRCH.
WANTAGE, ONE O'CLOCK,
AT twelve o'clock lord Bolingbroke's man rid through Wantage, to call Mr. Packer to London, the queen being dead. I am confounded at the melancholy news; yet could not forbear sending it to you. Your truly humble servant,
JO. BIRCH.
To the reverend the dean of St. Patrick's, Letcomb.
# The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift/Volume 11/From John Gay to Jonathan Swift - 1

FROM MR. GAY.
SINCE you went out of the town, my lord Clarendon was appointed envoy extraordinary to Hanover, in the room of lord Paget; and by making use of those friends, which I entirely owe to you, he has accepted me for his secretary. This day, by appointment, I met his lordship at Mr. secretary Bromley's office: he then ordered me to be ready by Saturday. I am quite off from the duchess of Monmouth. Mr. Lewis was very ready to serve me upon this occasion, as were Dr. Arbuthnot and Mr. Ford. I am every day attending my lord treasurer for his bounty, in order to set me out; which he has promised me upon the following petition, which I sent him by Dr. Arbuthnot:
The epigrammatical petition of John Gay.
I'm no more to converse with the swains, But go where fine people resort: One can live without money on plains, But never without it at court —— If, when with the swains I did gambol, I array'd me in silver and blue; When abroad, and in courts I shall ramble, Pray, my lord, how much money will do?
We had the honour of the treasurer's company last Saturday, when we sat upon Scriblerus. Pope is in town, and has brought with him the first book of Homer.
I am this evening to be at Mr. Lewis's with the provost, Mr. Ford, Parnell, and Pope. It is thought my lord Clarendon will make but a short stay at Hanover. If it was possible, that any recommendation could be procured to make me more distinguished than ordinary, during my stay at that court, I should think myself very happy, if you could contrive any method to prosecute it; for I am told, that their civilities very rarely descend so low as to the secretary. I have all the reason in the world to acknowledge this as wholly owing to you. And the many favours I have received from you, purely out of your love for doing good, assures me you will not forget me in my absence. As for myself, whether I am at home or abroad, gratitude will always put me in mind of the man, to whom I owe so many benefits. I am your most obliged humble servant,
J. GAY.
* ↑ Endorsed, "The dean sent Gay abroad."
* ↑ Bromley was joint secretary with Bolingbroke.
* ↑ Mr. Gay had been secretary, or domestick steward, to the duchess, widow of the duke of Monmouth, who was beheaded in the first year of king James II.
* ↑ Memoirs of Martinus Scriblerus; a joint work of Pope, Arbuthnot, and others. See Pope's works.
* ↑ Of Dublin college, Dr. Benjamin Pratt.
# The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift/Volume 11/From John Arbuthnot to Jonathan Swift - 6

FROM DR. ARBUTHNOT.
I THANK you for your kind letter, which is very comfortable upon such a melancholy occasion. My dear mistress's days were numbered even in my imagination, and could not exceed such certain limits; but of that small number a great deal was cut off by the last troublesome scene of this contention among her servants. I believe sleep was never more welcome to a weary traveller, than death was to her; only it surprised her too suddenly before she had signed her will; which, no doubt, her being involved in so much business hindered her from finishing. It was unfortunate, that she had been persuaded, as is supposed by Lowndes, that it was necessary to have it under the great seal. I have figured to myself all this melancholy scene; and even, if it be possible, worse than it has happened twenty times; so that I was prepared for it. My case is not half so deplorable as poor lady Masham's, and several of the queen's servants; some of whom have no chance for their bread but the generosity of his present majesty, which several people, that know him, very much commend. So far is plain from what has happened in publick affairs, that what one party affirmed of the settlement has proved true, and that it was firm: that it was in some measure an advantage to the successor not to have been here, and so obliged to declare himself in several things, in which he is now at liberty. And indeed never ​any prince in this respect came to the crown with greater advantage. I can assure you the peaceable scene that now appears, is a disappointment to more than one set of people.
I have an opportunity calmly and philosophically to consider that treasure of vileness and baseness, that I always believed to be in the heart of man; and to behold them exert their insolence and baseness: every new instance, instead of surprising and grieving me, as it does some of my friends, really diverts me, and in a manner improves my theory. Though I think I have not met with it in my own case, except from one man. And he was very far mistaken, for to him I would not abate one grain of my proud spirit. Dear friend, the last sentence of your letter quite kills me. Never repeat that melancholy tender word, that you will endeavour to forget me. I am sure I never can forget you, till I meet with (what is impossible) another, whose conversation I can delight so much in as Dr. Swift's; and yet that is the smallest thing I ought to value you for. That hearty sincere friendship, that plain and open ingenuity in all your commerce, is what I am sure I never can find in another. Alas! I shall want often a faithful monitor, one that would vindicate me behind my back, and tell me my faults to my face. God knows I write this with tears in my eyes. Yet do not be obstinate, but come up for a little time to London; and if you must needs go, we may concert a manner of correspondence wherever we are. I have a letter from Gay just before the queen's death. Is he not a true poet, who had not one of his own books to give to the princess, that asked for one?
# The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift/Volume 11/From John Barber to Jonathan Swift - 1

FROM MR. JOHN BARBER.
I HAVE enclosed all the letters that have come to my hands. I saw my lord treasurer to day, who asked me where you were gone? I told his lordship you were in Berkshire. He answered, "It is very well; I suppose I shall soon hear from him." My lord Bolingbroke was very merry with me upon your journey, and hoped the world would be the better for your retirement, and that I should soon be the midwife. The schism bill was read the second time yesterday, and committed for to morrow, without a division. Every body is in the greatest consternation at your retirement, and wonders at the cause. I tell them, it is for your health's sake. Mr. Gay is made secretary to my lord Clarendon, and is well pleased with his promotion. The queen is so well, that the Sicilian ambassador has his audience to night. She can walk, thank God, and is well recovered. ******** consent, I will appoint the ​happy day; as does, sir, your most obedient humble servant,
TYRANT.
# The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift/Volume 11/From John Barber to Jonathan Swift - 2

FROM MR. JOHN BARBER.
I HAD yours of the 3d instant, and am heartily glad of your being in health, which I hope will continue. Pray draw what bills you please: I will pay them on demand.
I will take care of Mrs. Rolt's affair. I wish you would write to her. I had a visit from Mrs. Brackley to day; she gives her humble service, and desired my assistance with general Hill. I told her it was best to stay till there was a master, and I did not doubt but something would be done.
I fortunately met lord Bolingbroke yesterday, the minute I had your letter. I attacked him for some wine, and he immediately ordered you two dozen of red French wine, and one dozen of strong Aaziana white wine. The hamper will be sent to morrow by Robert Stone the Wantage carrier, and will be there on Friday. I am afraid it will cost you 5s. to George, my lord's butler; but I would do nothing without order. My lord bid me tell you this morning, that he will write to you, and let you know, that as great a philosopher as you are, you have had the pip; that the publick affairs are carried on with the same zeal and quick dispatch as when you was here; nay, that they are improved in several particulars; that the same good understanding continues; that he hopes the world will be the better for your retirement; that your inimitable pen was never more wanted than now; and more, which I cannot ​remember. I believe he expects you should write to him. He spoke many affectionate and handsome things in your favour. I told him your story of the spaniel, which made him laugh heartily.
# The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift/Volume 11/From John Barber to Jonathan Swift - 4

FROM MR. JOHN BARBER.
YOU may easily imagine the concern we were all in on the sudden surprise of the queen's death. I have hardly recovered it yet. Lord Bolingbroke told me last Friday, that he would reconcile you to lady Somerset, and then it would be easy to set you right with the queen, and that you should be made easy here, and not go over. He said twenty things in your favour, and commanded me to bring you up, whatever was the consequence. He said farther, he would make clear work with them. But all vanished in a minute; and he is now threatened and abused every day by the party, who publickly rejoice, and swear they will turn out every tory in England.
Enclosed you have a letter from my lord; he desires you would come up, and be any where icognito. Why not at the queen's house?
The earl of Berkeley is to command the fleet to fetch over the king, and the duke of Argyll is to go to Scotland. I send you the list of the twenty-five kings. Poor lady Masham is almost dead with grief * * * * * * *.
The parliament meets to morrow, which will hinder me from coming down for three or four days; but if you resolve to stay in the country farther, I will certainly come down; for I must needs see you. ​Pray favour me with a line. I am, sir, your most obedient humble servant. Pray come up.
# The Old Curiosity Shop

The Old Curiosity Shop (along with Barnaby Rudge) was one of two novels which Charles Dickens published in his short-lived weekly serial Master Humphrey's Clock, which lasted from 1840 to 1841. The Old Curiosity Shop was printed as a separate book in 1841.Warning: template has been deprecated.
Table of Contents
* Chapter 1
* Chapter 2
* Chapter 3
* Chapter 4
* Chapter 5
* Chapter 6
* Chapter 7
* Chapter 8
* Chapter 9
* Chapter 10
* Chapter 11
* Chapter 12
* Chapter 13
* Chapter 14
* Chapter 15
* Chapter 16
* Chapter 17
* Chapter 18
* Chapter 19
* Chapter 20
* Chapter 21
* Chapter 22
* Chapter 23
* Chapter 24
* Chapter 25
* Chapter 26
* Chapter 27
* Chapter 28
* Chapter 29
* Chapter 30
* Chapter 31
* Chapter 32
* Chapter 33
* Chapter 34
* Chapter 35
* Chapter 36
* Chapter 37
* Chapter 38
* Chapter 39
* Chapter 40
* Chapter 41
* Chapter 42
* Chapter 43
* Chapter 44
* Chapter 45
* Chapter 46
* Chapter 47
* Chapter 48
* Chapter 49
* Chapter 50
* Chapter 51
* Chapter 52
* Chapter 53
* Chapter 54
* Chapter 55
* Chapter 56
* Chapter 57
* Chapter 58
* Chapter 59
* Chapter 60
* Chapter 61
* Chapter 62
* Chapter 63
* Chapter 64
* Chapter 65
* Chapter 66
* Chapter 67
* Chapter 68
* Chapter 69
* Chapter 70
* Chapter 71
* Chapter 72
* Chapter 73
This work was published before January 1, 1929, and is in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago.
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# The Old Cumberland Beggar

* "The Old Cumberland Beggar" in Lyrical Ballads Volume II (1800)
* "The old Cumberland Beggar" in Poems Volume II (1815)
# The Vicar of Tours/Addendum

The following personages appear in other stories of the Human Comedy.
Birotteau, Abbe Francois
    The Lily of the Valley
    Cesar Birotteau
Bourbonne, De
    Madame Firmiani
Listomere, Baronne de
    Cesar Birotteau
    The Muse of the Department
Troubert, Abbe Hyacinthe
    The Member for Arcis
Villenoix, Pauline Salomon de
    Louis Lambert
    A Seaside Tragedy
# The Vicar of Tours

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Original French title: "Le Curé de Tours". First published 1832. Included as part of La Comédie humaine.
* Dedication
* Chapter I
* Chapter II
* Chapter III
* Chapter IV
* Addendum
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# The Veteran

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* The Veteran, a short story by Stephen Crane.
* The Veteran, a poem by Paul Laurence Dunbar.