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...o the three small deeds that will show he is worthy to ask for the hand of the Lady Mary in marriage. Filled with chivalry, humour, and high romance, Sir Nigel is simply a rattling good yarn. (Summary by Clive Catterall)...

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...ntentsCover 1The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened 3Imprint ... ... 271 272 Sir Kenelm DigbyThe Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened ... ...Donell, Anne 2 CONTENTSINTRODUCTIONTHE CLOSET OF SIR KENELM DIGBY OPENED:TITLE PAGE OF THE FIRST EDITIONTO THE READERRECEIPT... ...PTSThe frontispiece is a reproduction in photogravure after the portraitof Sir Kenelm Digby by Sir Anthony Vandyke in His Majesty'sCollection at Winds... ...Collection at Windsor Castle, by permission.INTRODUCTIONWith the waning of Sir Kenelm Digby's philosophic reputation hisname has not become obscure. I... ...n a reference to the curious compilation of receipts entitledThe Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Opened , having the usual idea ofhim as a great gentleman,... ...est in his own and other folks' kitchens. Ifto the magnificent and protean Sir Kenelm must now be added stillanother side, if he must appear not only ... ...Digby brothers fell at Towton, seven on Bosworth Field.To his grandfather, Sir Everard the philosopher, he was mentally verymuch akin, much more so th... ... as the family mansion Gothurst-now Gayhurst-in Buckinghamshire, came from Sir Everard's wife,Mary Mulsho; and probably that is one reason why James I...

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...Description: Sir Percival Peregrine Pilkington Pork is the Fttest and Meanest Pig in New York But a Case of Mistaken Identity Shows How Love Changes Everything...

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...iglets nudged one another on the sidewalkAnd giggled, ‘There goes mean old Sir P.Pork!’‘Clear off!’ he grunted. ‘Get out of my way!I’ve had the most d... ...far,’ she squealed. ‘It’s really quite near.You’re not mean like they say, Sir Percival, dear!’She took hold of his arm and his heart felt a stabAs sh... ...ealed and made for the door.The apartment was huge so she sure wasn’t poor!Sir Percival looked round with a smirk on his faceIf he played his cards ri... ...d Percy!’ she laughed. ‘I’m afraidI don’t really live there. I’m the maid!’Sir Percy could not believe his earsHe’d never felt so silly in years.‘But ... ...at they looked like on meAnd they really looked great as I know you agree!’Sir Percival stared at his wife in despairHe’d not married the mistress – j... ...s wife in despairHe’d not married the mistress – just the au pair!Now when Sir Percy rides round old New YorkThe people all point singing, ‘There goes...

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...Sir Walter Raleigh (c. 1552 – 29 October 1618) was an English aristocrat, writer, poet, soldier, courtier, spy, and explorer. He is also well known for popularising tobacco in England. Raleigh's poetry is written in the relat...

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...99Publication Date: September 23rd 2009 198 Sir Walter Scott MarmionA Tale of Flodden Field 2 INTRO... ... 20Marmion of Fontenaye!"XIII.Then stepped, to meet that noble lord,Sir Hugh the Heron bold,Baron of Twisell and of Ford,And captain of the hol... ...AND HARDRIDING DICK,AND HUGHIE OF HAWDON, AND WILL O' THE WALL,HAVE SET ON SIR ALBANY FEATHERSTONHAUGH,AND TAKEN HIS LIFE AT THE DEADMAN'S-SHAW."Scant... ...t,They bring to cheer the way."XXVI. 28"Ah! noble sir," young Selby said,And finger on his lip he laid,"This man knows much--... ... the maid,The hated match to shun.'Ho! shifts she thus?' King Henry cried;'Sir Marmion, she shall be thy bride,If she were sworn a nun.'One way remain... ...ird monarch of that warlike name,And eke the time when here he cameTo seek Sir Hugo, then our lord;A braver never drew a sword;A wiser never, at the h... ...The same, whom ancient records callThe founder of the Goblin Hall.I would, Sir Knight, your longer stayGave you that cavern to survey.Of lofty roof, a... ...and dim,As one unused to upper day;Even his own menials with dismayBeheld, Sir Knight, the grisly sire,In his unwonted wild attire;Unwonted, for tradi... ...ing,Alone, and armed, forth rode the kingTo that old camp's deserted round:Sir Knight, you well might mark the moundLeft-hand the town--the Pictish ra...

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... 99 100 Sir James Matthew BarrieQuality Street A Comedy 2 ACT ITHE ... ...h an Irish accent). Your servant, ma'am.PHOEBE (advancing sternly on him). Sir-- (She is perplexed, as heseems undismayed.) Sergeant-- (She sees mud f... ...ou killed people?SERGEANT. Dozens, ma'am, dozens.PHOEBE. How terrible. Oh, sir, I pray every night that the Lord in Hisloving-kindness will root the e... ... him do it, ma'am.PHOEBE. The Man of Sin. Have you ever seen a vivandiere, sir?(Wistfully) I have sometimes wished there were vivandieres in theBritis... ...he bedroom door opening a little, and speaking ina loud voice). I protest, sir; we shall permit no followers in this house.Should I discover you in my... ...cover you in my kitchen again I shall pitch you out--neckand crop. Begone, sir.(The SERGEANT retires affably. All the ladies except ... ...e ottoman passed a good night?MISS SUSAN (beaming). We are all quite well, sir.VALENTINE. May I sit on this chair, Miss Phoebe? I know Miss Susanlikes... ... Phoebe? I know Miss Susanlikes me to break her chairs.MISS SUSAN. Indeed, sir, I do not. Phoebe, how strange that heshould think so.PHOEBE (instantly... ... then to understand that you had foreseen it all, Miss Phoebe?PHOEBE. Nay, sir, you must not ask that.VALENTINE. I believe in any case 'twas you who f...

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... 219 220 Sir Arthur Conan DoyleThe Lost World 2 THE LOST WORLDI have wr... ...----"Her dear hand rested like warm velvet upon my lips. "Not anotherword, Sir! You should have been at the office for evening duty half anhour ago; o... ...d alarmed, and his eyes shunned mine. "Tut, tut! What isit?""Do you think, Sir, that you could possibly send me on some missionfor the paper? I would ... ... good copy.""What sort of meesion had you in your mind, Mr. Malone?""Well, Sir, anything that had adventure and danger in it. I really woulddo my very... ...uld suitme.""You seem very anxious to lose your life.""To justify my life, Sir.""Dear me, Mr. Malone, this is very--very exalted. I'm afraid the dayfo... ...ul vitality, or something. I amconscious of it myself.""You are very good, sir.""So why should you not try your luck with Professor Challenger, ofEnmo... ...u say it was adventures you were after?""It is all in the way of business, sir," I answered."Exactly. I don't suppose he can always be so violent as t... ...e nothing more for you to-night."I pocketed the slip of paper."One moment, sir," I said, as I realized that it was a pink bald head,and not a red face... ...ngat eleven o'clock the day after to-morrow (Wednesday) morning."I remain, Sir, with assurances of profound respect, yours very truly,EDWARD D. MALONE...

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... 114 115 Sir James Matthew BarrieThe Admirable Crichton 2A moment ... ...reatfunction is to take place here.CRICHTON (with a respectful sigh). Yes, sir.ERNEST (chuckling heartlessly). The servants' hall coming up to havetea... ...arcasm.) No wonder you lookhappy, Crichton.CRICHTON (under the knife). No, sir.ERNEST. Do you know, Crichton, I think that with an effort you mightloo... ...ng his servants to be his equals--once a month?CRICHTON. It is not for me, sir, to disapprove of his lordship's radicalviews.ERNEST. Certainly not. An... ...a month that he isaffable to you.CRICHTON. On all other days of the month, sir, his lordship'streatment of us is everything that could be desired.ERNE... ... we drink, the sooner we reach the dregs.CRICHTON (obediently). Thank you, sir.ERNEST (becoming confidential, as we do when we have need of anally). C... ... at length extorted fromCRICHTON as with a corkscrew.)CRICHTON. Thank you, sir. (He goes.)ERNEST (relieved). Ah, if you had that fellow's head, Treher... ...on his way out.)ERNEST. How is his lordship now?CRICHTON. A little easier, sir.LADY MARY. Crichton, send Fisher to me.(He goes.) ... ...the ship?LADY MARY. Certainly.TWEENY. But--(To CRICHTON.) You ain't going, sir?CRICHTON. No.TWEENY (firm at last). Then neither ain't I.AGATHA. YOU mu...

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... 191 192 Sir Arthur Conan DoyleThe Adventures of Gerard 2"Il eta... ...er told me that both by years and by character he was the manin authority."Sir," said I, "you will, perhaps, tell me why I have been forciblyarrested ... ... mywound I rose from my couch, the debonair colonel of Hussars."My injury, sir, is nothing. With your permission we will not allude to amatter so trif... ...shal Lannes is still withthe army?" asked the major."I believe that he is, sir," said the other."Really, I should have thought that his presence was h... ...again, cold, quiet, self-contained, ice withoutand fire within."May I ask, sir," said I to the major, "at what hour the regiment isparaded?" ... ...it was the best man whom he could least spare. 33"Sir," said I, "may I be permitted to make a suggestion?"He looked at me wit... ...t forgotten myobservations at supper. "Speak!" said he."I would point out, sir," said I, "that this mission is mine both by rightand by convenience.""... ... Lannes rose from his knees and shook me by the hand."You are a brave man, sir," said he. "I have a present to make toyou," he added, handing me a ver... ...ata cold chill passed up my back and my hair rose upon my head."Excuse me, sir," said I, as I saluted, "I am aware that I havevolunteered for a servic...

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... 122 123 Sir James Matthew BarrieWhat Every Woman Knows 2ACT I(J... ... I decline to sitdown again in this house.MAGGIE. Then I'm thinking, young sir, you'll have a weary wait.[While he waits you can see how pinched his f... ...wifiesitting away up there in the Ladies' Gallery? That's me. 'Mr. Speaker,sir, I rise to make my historic maiden speech. I am no orator, sir'; voicef... ...ee that';cries of 'Silence, woman,' and general indignation. 'Mr. Speaker, sir, Istand here diffidently with my eyes on the Treasury Bench'; voice fro... ...ith me, John?JOHN. No, no.MAGGIE. But you glowered.JOHN. I was thinking of Sir Peregrine. Just because I beat him at thepoll he took a shabby revenge;... ...rily] Have I told you, darling, who are coming to-night? There's that dear Sir Peregrine. [To ALICK] Sir Peregrine, this isa pleasure. Avez-vous...So ...

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... 189 190 Sir James Matthew Barrie The Little White Birdor, Adventures in Kensi... ...t boy for the next three years. She has nolonger occasion for you, my dear sir; you are like a picture paintedout."But I question whether he heard me.... ...ive his little vests andpinafores and shoes to David, and, therefore, dear sir or madam,rail not overmuch at me for causing our painter pain. Know, to... ... 43and said with icy politeness, "You have the advantage of me, sir.""I beg your pardon," said he, and I am now persuaded that mywords turn... ...I barked."No one regrets it more than I do," he replied, laughing."I mean, sir," said I, "that I shall wait here until you retire," and withthat I put... ...repeat my order "Devilled kidney," and instead of answeringbrightly, "Yes, sir," as if my selection of devilled kidney was apersonal gratification to ... ...out at the window, and then, starting,asked, "Did you say devilled kidney, sir?" A few minutes afterward Ibecame aware that someone was leaning over t... ...him, he shook, but never shall I forget his audaciousapology, "Beg pardon, sir, but I was thinking of something else."And immediately his eyes resough... ...resought the window, and this burst fromhim passionately, "For God's sake, sir, as we are man and man, tellme if you have seen a little girl looking u...

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...ening. Let us have a round gameat cards here instead.PURDIE (grandly), No, sir, I am going to find that wood.JOANNA. What is the good of it when it is... ...cups.)MATEY (as he places his tray on the table). It is past your bed-time,sir. Say good-night to the ladies, and come along.LOB. Matey, look!(MATEY l... ...they are to her.) Who is the mournful party?JOANNA (hesitating). I wonder, sir, whether you happen to have seenmy husband? I have lost him in the wood... ... to the unknown that he is wanted). Seems a merry oldcock. Evening to you, sir. Do you happen to have seen a younggentleman in the wood lately, all by...

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... 53Publication Date: January 25th 2010 52 Sir Arthur Conan DoyleThe Parasite 2 IMarch 24. The spring is fa... ...lady the bad compliment of dropping tosleep over her pages, and I did you, sir, the very flattering one ofdreaming about you. It is only a few minutes... ...w me up at once to Miss Penclosa," I demanded. 50"Sir," she gasped, "Miss Penclosa died this afternoon at half-pastthree!" ...

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... 69Publication Date: May 17th 2010 68 Sir Arthur Conan DoyleSongs Of The Road 2 ContentsI. NARRAT... ...o the pine,From the snow to the line,Brothers togetherAnd children of Thee.SIR NIGEL'S SONG[8] A sword! A sword! Ah, give me a sword!For the world is ... ...he same old style of thing I trace,Workmanlike but commonplace.Believe me, sir, the work that livesMust furnish more than Nature gives.'The light that... ... shouldset it.""Lean it where I can see it in thelight.""If there is more, sir, you have but to sayit.""Then bring those letters those ... ...ea-girt brotherhood.THE WANDERER {1}[53]1 With acknowledgment to my friend Sir A. Quiller-Couch.'Twas in the shadowy gloamingOf a cold and wet March d...