 | John Aikin - 1799 - 582 trang
...of the world. His table was served with the most frugal simplicity ; and whenever he was at liberty to consult his own inclination, the company consisted...were occasionally enlivened by the recital of some pleasing composition, which supplied the place of the dancers, comedians, and even gladiators, so frequently... | |
 | Edward Gibbon - 1806 - 494 trang
...of the world. His table was served with the most frugal simplicity ; and whenever he was at liberty to consult his own inclination, the company consisted...occasionally enlivened by , . the recital of some pleasing composition, which R 3 supplied CHAP, supplied the place of the dancers, comediaps, and VI.... | |
 | Edward Gibbon - 1811 - 542 trang
...of learning and virtue, amongst whom Ulpiau was constantly invited. Their conversation wasfamiliar and instructive; and the pauses were occasionally enlivened by the recital of some pleasing composition," which supplied the CHAP. place of the dancers, comedians, and even gla^ VI'... | |
 | William Scott - 1814 - 424 trang
...of the world. His table was served with the most frugal simplicity ; and whenever he was at liberty to consult his own inclination, the company consisted...of a few select friends, men of learning and virtue His dress was plain and modest ; his demeanor cour eous and affable. At the proper hours, his pala... | |
 | William Scott - 1817 - 416 trang
...His table was served with the most frugal simplicity ; and whenever he was at liberty to consult Iris own inclination, the company consisted of a few select friends, men of learning and virtue. His dress was plain and modest ; his demeanor courteous and affable. At the proper hour, his palace... | |
 | William Scott - 1820 - 398 trang
...of the world. His table was served with the most frugal simplicity ; and whenever he was at liberty to consult his own inclination, the company consisted of a few select friends, men of learning and vii l.ue. His dress was plain and modest ; his demeanor courteous and affable. At the proper hour,... | |
 | William Scott - 1819 - 366 trang
...of the world. His table was served with the most frugal simplicity ; and whenever he was at liberty to consult his own inclination, the company consisted of a few select friends, men of learning' Miid virtue. His dress was plain and modest ; his demeanor courteous and affable. At the proper hours,... | |
 | William Scott - 1823 - 396 trang
...of the world. His table was served with the most frugal simplicity ; and whenever he was at liberty to consult his own inclination, the company consisted...a few select friends, men of learning and virtue. His dress was plain and modest ; his demeanor courteous and affable. At the proper hours, his palace... | |
 | John Platts - 1825 - 702 trang
...served with the most frugal simplicity ; and whenever he was at liberty to consult his own inclinations, the company consisted of a few select friends, men of learning and virtue, amongst whom Ulpian, the celebrated lawyer, was constantly invited. Their conversation was familiar and instructive ; and... | |
 | John Platts - 1825 - 706 trang
...served with the most fruga simplicity ; and whenever he was at liberty to consult his own inclinations, the company consisted of a few select friends, men of learning and virtue, amongst whom Ulpian, the celebrated lawyer, was constantly invited. Their conversation was familiar and instructive ; and... | |
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Romans, he was attended by his secretaries, with whom he read and answered the multitude of letters, memorials, and petitions, that must have been addressed to the master of the greatest part of the world. His table was served with the most frugal simplicity;... 
