| 单词 | devoir |
| 例句 | Acquired privately for £50,000, the devoir was unknown until December last year when the Brontë Society was told of its discovery in a private library. Charlotte Brontë essay brought home to Haworth 2013-06-09T08:00:09Z "If you leave an administration, you owe some silence," the general said, referring to the French concept of "devoir de réserve," or "duty of silence." Former Secretary of Defense James Mattis: "I had no choice but to leave" Trump administration 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z In the interview, Mattis invoked the French concept of devoir de réserve. Trump's ex-defense secretary refuses to say whether president is fit to serve – live 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z Yea, for mine," Polly answered; "or else for M. de la Motte's, who came in to pay his devoirs to her, for the first time, I take it, since her lord's death. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z "Now, Papa," said the Girl, "just go right along and do your devoirs in there—and I'll stay and talk to him—" The father went obediently. The Literary Sense 2012-04-02T02:00:28.147Z You have already done your devoir to this pie. The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews 2012-03-01T03:00:22.883Z But presently, frowning, said, "I marvel, sir, that so good a knight as you should know his devoir so ill as turn rebel, and give us all this trouble." The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z "Maeterlinck has come pretty close to it in Notre devoir social," Walter replied. Comrade Yetta 2012-02-15T03:00:24.213Z She will soon find herself neglected; but at the same time she will find the loss of a husband's praises amply supplied by the devoirs of a hundred, all equal, and many superior to him. The Sylph, Volume I and II 2012-01-09T03:00:19.583Z Persis cast her eyes up in despair and hastened to pay her devoirs to her mother-in-law. What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z The King gave to both champions till three hours after noon that each might take counsel with his friends, and bade that at such time they should stand before him to fulfil their devoir. Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends 2011-11-24T03:00:40.487Z But now and then, and with my aid, For fear his soul be wholly lost, His devoir to the grape he paid To call soul back, at any cost! Chimneysmoke 2011-10-27T02:00:25.953Z De Troyes now seldom left his cabin; and when, in the way of duty, I made my devoirs, and he asked after the men, I made shift to hide the truth. Old Trails on the Niagara Frontier 2011-08-06T02:00:04.917Z Another warrior, as brave and as ill-fated—Henry the Fifth—paid his devoirs to Becket as he came up the road, fresh from his glorious French campaigns. The Dover Road Annals of an Ancient Turnpike 2011-07-04T02:00:17.130Z I have another engagement this evening, but I could not deny myself the pleasure of paying my devoirs to you in passing. Jessamine A Novel 2011-06-15T02:00:24.413Z So she rose and the three men came to make their adieux and pay their compliments and devoirs. The Slayer Of souls 2011-06-01T02:00:26.487Z However culpable my conduct, I will so far pay my devoir to virtue as to own the excellence and rectitude of her precepts, and lament my want of conformity to them. The Impending Crisis of the South How to Meet It 2011-05-10T02:00:59.100Z "It is to be feared, madam, that such rumors are well founded, but the party who form the forlorn hope have their devoirs also." The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:09.197Z It was a point of duty; the boy could not have done otherwise; I have too often expressed my opinion to him about the devoirs of a soldier to permit of his hesitating here. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:06.657Z Strip him to-morrow of his scarlet, and he will do his devoir as nobly in the white jacket of the Austrian grenadier or the brown one of the Portuguese cazador. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 370, August 1846 2011-04-01T02:00:28.747Z He wanted to come up here and pay his devoirs to you, but I evaded the honour. A Daughter of the Vine 2011-03-09T03:00:47.790Z He admired Miss Fisher's dash and courage and buoyant spirit of enjoyment, and, having a good horse, he pressed Madcap to his best devoir. The Storm Centre 2011-03-01T03:00:39.427Z "I hope you do not deem the devoir of a country gentleman incompatible with the duties of a statesman?" The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:09.197Z "Yes, sir, of course; when the lady says, 'Follow,' I hope you know a gentleman's devoir better than to disobey." Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) "Gee!" whispered the boy to Beatrice after he had made his devoirs. Bee and Butterfly A Tale of Two Cousins But still," said I, "the army scarcely performed their devoir—not, at least, as French troops understand devoir—where their hearts are engaged.'' Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. Volume II (of II) If aught of action could have availed, the colonel would have welcomed a fierce and summary devoir. The Storm Centre 2011-03-01T03:00:39.427Z Monarchs and ministers, are awful names; Whoever wear them, challenge our devoir. Young's Night Thoughts With Life, Critical Dissertation and Explanatory Notes "No, no, it was not thus your own brave countrymen understood their 'devoirs.'" The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago I took a stroll round my brother-officers' tents; paid my devoirs to my commanding-officer, which I never failed to do once a day, as a duty, and a respect due to his rank. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment St. George had forgotten her till a late hour, and, conspicuous as Marlboro's devoir had been, her own acceptance of it had been scarcely less so. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 81, July, 1864 I entered the large saloon in the wake of Count Saxe, made my devoirs to Mademoiselle Lecouvreur, and then retired against the wall, as the unimportant do. Francezka A battle ensued of as valiant a character as any recorded in the pages of history; for there was neither knight nor squire but what did his devoir and fought hand to hand.” The Art of Needle-work, from the Earliest Ages, 3rd ed. Including Some Notices of the Ancient Historical Tapestries I promise you I will not lay a straw in the path of Muriel’s happiness, and it shall not be my fault if Mr. Granville fails in a lover’s devoir. Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part Zulka, having made his devoirs to the sovereign, now approached his friend. Trusia A Princess of Krovitch Hallowell and his wife of a few hours stood in their front door the morning after their marriage and saw the famous Frenchman paying his devoirs to Mrs. Lee. Seaport in Virginia George Washington's Alexandria “Think you, Madame, that I could remain long in Paris and fail to pay you my devoirs?” Francezka He was the spirit of fine courtesy, and would have blushed to fail in his devoirs to any lady; but, in the other scale, he was a man averse from amorous adventures. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 5 (of 25) "Tell me what were the faults of that devoir?" she asked. Shirley Learning of the priest’s recent severe illness, Don Mario had hastened at once to pay his devoirs. Carmen Ariza Seated on a ponderous chair of rude workmanship, the old caballero waited for the appearance of his darling daughter, to pay her morning devoirs, and receive his blessing. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. “No; I was paying my last devoirs to madame.” Rambles in the Islands of Corsica and Sardinia with Notices of their History, Antiquities, and Present Condition. "Thanks for the hint, good father-in-law," he cried, draining another goblet of wine—"I have paid my devoirs to Bacchus; now will I worship at the shrine of Venus!" Venus in Boston; A Romance of City Life Most noble lady, Forgive me if at an unfitting time, Amid the soft devoirs of gallantry, I thus intrude unwilling; but I seek The Prince Asander. Gycia A Tragedy in Five Acts My passions are many, my loves more, my thoughts loyalty, and my fancy faith: all devoted in humble devoir to the service of Phœbe; and shall I reap no reward for such fealties? A History of Elizabethan Literature He has been forcibly struck with your charms, and has signified his intentions of coming shortly to pay his devoirs in person. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. She will, once more, have nothing to do with the words dois and devoir. A History of the French Novel, Vol. 1 From the Beginning to 1800 She was the most silent woman in the world, but all people said that no queen had women and men servers that needed fewer words or so discreetly did their devoirs. Privy Seal His Last Venture Carl made his decent devoirs to his hostess and tramped up-town through the flying snow, swinging his stick like an orchestra conductor, and whistling a waltz. The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life For with the commotion of the guests in the several orders of their going, a serious business of felicitation and devoir was demanded alongside of which all other matters only served as distractions. The Loyalist A Story of the American Revolution Charlotte soon found a keen enjoyment in this species of literary composition, yet Emily's devoir was the best. Emily Brontë But he answered that he was all ready thereto, and should do his devoir to the uttermost of his power. The Sundering Flood When these ceremonies were done, the marshals of the field bade them do their devoir. Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes Having done his devoir he retired to his forest lair. Bones Being Further Adventures in Mr. Commissioner Sanders' Country Oh," declares Violet, when the two gentlemen return from their farewell devoirs, "how utterly lovely she is! Floyd Grandon's Honor When, warned by chanticleer, you go From her to whom you owe devoir, "Say not 'good by,'" she laughs, "but 'Au Revoir!'" The Book of Humorous Verse Now consider, first, the difference in their influence over the armies of France, between the ancient word "devoir," and modern word "gloire." Lectures on Architecture and Painting Delivered at Edinburgh in November 1853 So tall art thou and so strong, ’tis no great thing to do; and it is thy devoir.” Aucassin and Nicolette translated from the Old French The old gentleman drew the marquis away before he had had time to pay his devoirs to Julie, who had shrunk at his approach into the background, and left the little group to themselves. The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851 Be kind to the umpire and give him a chance to live to a happy old age; reward him with praise and encouraging glance when he does his devoir on his stage. Rippling Rhymes True knight—doughty leader—high-hearted gentleman—he had fallen when the fighting was well-nigh over—his devoir nobly done and his name as stainless as the bright blade he ever flashed foremost in the fight! Four Years in Rebel Capitals An Inside View of Life in the Southern Confederacy from Birth to Death "You seize your guerdon before paying your devoir." Prince or Chauffeur? A Story of Newport But so overcome was he of Love, who masters all, that he refused knighthood, abjured arms, shunned the tourney, and left undone all his devoir. Aucassin and Nicolette translated from the Old French "What think you of my ceremony in calling at the earliest chance to pay my devoirs to the Provost of this burgh and his daughter?" John Splendid The Tale of a Poor Gentleman, and the Little Wars of Lorn Some of the people went, and others came, with brief devoirs to Mrs. Maybough in the crepuscular corner where she sat. The Coast of Bohemia Though their country grumbled, and detraction and ingratitude often assailed them; yet at the bitter ending no man nor woman in the broad South but believed they had done their devoir—honestly—manfully—well! Four Years in Rebel Capitals An Inside View of Life in the Southern Confederacy from Birth to Death No doubt if there had been, Dave would have done his devoir, for he was as gallant a gentleman as any Sidney of them all. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 He refuses knighthood and leaves undone all his devoir. Aucassin and Nicolette translated from the Old French To Freedom born so long ago, We do devoir in very deed, If heedless as the clouds we row With fruit and wine to Runnymede. Ionica I wish you a good morning, and will pay my devoirs in a day or two to inquire after your health, and hear what has taken place.” Newton Forster The Merchant Service Give him my devoirs and hopes to challenge him to a Bowl when Yon comes off which God kens there seems no hurry. Doom Castle After Little Wanderobo Dog had paid his devoirs to his host, which he did each day with great punctiliousness, he would then retire to some sunny spot and enjoy his siesta. In Africa Hunting Adventures in the Big Game Country However capable my conduct, I will so far pay my devoir to virtue, as to own the excellence and rectitude of her precepts, and lament my want of conformity to them. The Journal of Negro History, Volume 2, 1917 To-morrow, by taking these men to Fort Amitié, you may ease her heart of its fears: and will you fail in so simple a devoir? Fort Amity In due time, the handsome suitor Paid his devoirs to Miranda, In her own paternal dwelling. Man of Uz, and Other Poems "Monarch and ministers, are awful names: Whoever wear them, challenge our devoir." The Two Admirals "There, Sir Knight," she returned, hastily putting out her hand, which was not what I wanted, but to which I gratefully paid my devoir. Lords of the North To do your highness service and devoir, And save you from your foes, Berkeley would die. Edward the Second We, of course, lost as little time as possible in paying our devoirs to so wondrous a personage. Béarn and the Pyrenees A Legendary Tour to the Country of Henri Quatre When, warned by chanticleer, you go From her to whom you owe devoir, "Say not 'good-by,'" she laughs, "but 'Au Revoir!'" The Wit and Humor of America, Volume V. (of X.) Few and formal then were the lover's devoirs expected or permitted. Girlhood and Womanhood The Story of some Fortunes and Misfortunes But as he consoled himself with reflecting that the greater the prize the harder it is to win, so it behooved him to do his devoir like a true knight. The Silent House You will grant that it is in character for a Senator to pay his devoirs to a sultana. A Dream of Empire Or, The House of Blennerhassett "Pay thy best devoirs, Master Ramsay," and she pushes me to the fore of those crowding up the docks. Heralds of Empire Being the Story of One Ramsay Stanhope, Lieutenant to Pierre Radisson in the Northern Fur Trade Miss Kennedy, uplifted on a grey rock, was the centre thereof, and around her some six or eight gentlemen paid their devoirs in most courtier-like fashion. Wych Hazel Go pay your devoir to friendship and courtesy. Infelice “Nay, by my halidome, but I shall this day do my devoir right worthily upon the body of yon false knight,” quoth Westby, as he carefully turned his shirt right side out. The Jester of St. Timothy's "I paid my devoirs to the Café de Medicis." The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume 4 He was like the old knights, rejoicing most when the field of their devoir was distant and dangerous. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 110, December, 1866 A Magazine of Literature, Science, Art, and Politics "What were you saying of me, dear Hoddydoddy?" asked Sir Edward, turning to the old lady when he had paid his devoirs to the rest. The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax Now you tender me your hand and name, and indeed it appears that like many of the high-born class you so nobly represent, your heart and hand have never hitherto been conjoined in your devoir. Infelice My right hand presents its devoirs to you, and sees with great indignation the left supplanting it in a correspondence so much valued. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 2 No one noticed her exit but Lascelles, who, going through his social devoirs with mechanical propriety, had his powers of observation quite disengaged. Bluebell A Novel One cannot imagine him writing merely for money, for position, even for fame—for anything but the devoir of the born and sworn servant of Apollo and Pallas. Matthew Arnold I have a profound respect for the venerable bottle, and would pay my devoirs to it. The Lancashire Witches A Romance of Pendle Forest O, my dear, I was just going to pay my devoirs to you; I had not time this morning, for making my court to the king, and our new prince. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 04 This pilgrimage to Bath had been her first devoir on reaching England. Lady Good-for-Nothing If he had roared I must have done this devoir. Lazarre Now Ben, he loved a pretty maid, Her Name was Nelly Gray; So he went to pay her his devoirs, When he'd devoured his pay. McGuffey's Fifth Eclectic Reader The first object of Augustus on returning to town was to hasten and pay his devoirs to his intended. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, November 6, 1841, On the table by the side of Jaspar was a bottle of brandy, at which, at short intervals, the miserable man paid his devoir. Hatchie, the Guardian Slave; or, The Heiress of Bellevue Sir, you were not at our little ball, so you could not see that very fat Sir Richard paying his bored devoirs to Doña Lucrezia! 54-40 or Fight Now, the ring had on it but the letter "A," and the motto inscribed around "Loyal devoir." The Fall of the Grand Sarrasin Being a Chronicle of Sir Nigel de Bessin, Knight, of Things that Happed in Guernsey Island, in the Norman Seas, in and about the Year One Thousand and Fifty-Seven The young gunner, who had had the opportunity of observing her during the march hither, shortly applied to her for assistance in his professional devoir. The Frontiersmen Therefore, sirs, for God's sake I require you do your devoirs this day; for if God be pleased and Saint George, this day ye shall see me a good knight.' Chronicle and Romance (The Harvard Classics Series) I hope you penetrated the Armida Palace, and did your devoir to the sublime Duchess and her Luncheon yesterday! The Correspondence of Thomas Carlyle and Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1834-1872, Vol II. And what chance will a Christian man have of doing his devoir against his enemy, unless he keeps himself awake, and keeps himself alert? Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V) One or two of the mulatto daughters were very handsome; and there were some visitors, young white men from the neighbouring village, who were apparently come to pay their devoirs to the young ladies. Anahuac : or, Mexico and the Mexicans, Ancient and Modern The light is going and your devoirs yet unpaid.' The Collectors My Dearest Lady, I must beg pardon, for having been in this great town more than a week, and not having found an opportunity to tender my devoirs to your ladyship. Pamela, Volume II "Does Lordship pay his devoir to relatives of Ladyship?" Kimono Therefore, such devoirs as he paid the great goddess Aphrodite, were but few and fugitive—he being by nature and temperament an idealist and a notably clean liver. Deadham Hard Indeed, the world will not only commend him for such devoted gallantry, but will be pretty sure to censure him for any short-coming in his performance of such devoirs. Routledge's Manual of Etiquette "They shall be," replied Sir Jocelyn; "and I pray you now to do your devoir, and make the proclamation." The Star-Chamber, Volume 2 An Historical Romance But in earnest, madam, I must have no denial; I beseech your ladyship instruct me, where I may tender my devoirs. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 02 "But here I am bothering you with all of my troubles," she said, "when all the time gallant cavaliers wait without, anxious to pay their devoirs." Revelations of a Wife The Story of a Honeymoon It is almost as frigid as a devoir written under M. Héger's eye. The Three Brontës "Yes, I have indeed marked the manner in which this knight does his devoir, and he had ere now tasted your bounty but that I have also marked his audacious presumption." The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction His devoirs were paid to Dictator Jaffier, who confided that he had purchased a gunboat and search-light on behalf of the government. Fate Knocks at the Door A Novel I was so busy paying my devoirs to Lady Graham; she looked for all the world like a mermaid, as she stood by the bows and christened the vessel. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 552, June 16, 1832 When thy gay book hath paid its proud devoirs, 100. The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 4 Poems and Plays This is saying that Charlotte Brontë had no means of expression before she wrote devoirs under M. Héger. The Three Brontës Frenchman and Norman and Fleming; the hardiest knights of Brabant, Boulogne and Anjou; each came to do his devoir in the field. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France When brought before Ferrand, he raised his visor, and said, "Is it well, my lord, to make captive an adventurous Knight, for doing his devoir against a personal challenger?" The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 373, Supplementary Number After breakfast next morning, as I was going up to the Castle to pay my devoirs to the worthy Governor, my attention was arrested by a great riot in the street. Travels through the Empire of Morocco You will have leisure, therefore, if it please you to take service under me, in which to learn your devoir. The White Company The Grand Master, having allowed the apology of Albert Malvoisin, commanded the herald to stand forth and do his devoir. Ivanhoe Do your devoir, valiantly, for should you chance to be thrown in this course, or slain by misadventure, you have lost your desire. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France I must see you through the enchanted dell—it is only a step—and then I shall return with a good conscience, like a worthy knight, having done my devoir honestly.' Wylder's Hand I consider you as dead to us, and all my future devoirs are but tributes of respect to your Memory. The Works of Lord Byron: Letters and Journals. Vol. 2 It is easy, lady, for a man to ride forth in the light of day, and do his devoir when all men have eyes for him. The White Company This regiment was despatched across the Atlantic to take part in the hostilities with the revolted American Colonies, and young Simcoe did his devoirs gallantly throughout the whole course of the war of Independence. Canadian Notabilities, Volume 1 On his return he found the knight full ready to continue his devoir. French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France Sure, Mr. Boyce must be of rare courage and strength, even as he was deliciously adroit, and that insolent air with which he did his devoir gave one a sweet thrill. The Highwayman "C'est le sublime de devoir!" said Madame de Frontignac, who, with the airy frailty of her race, never lost her appreciation of the fine points of anything that went on under her eyes. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 26, December, 1859 Vivian agreed with his mother in this opinion, and went on paying his devoirs to her every day. Tales and Novels — Volume 05 If it lay in her to do any good, ye see, She would do her earnest devoir to prefer me. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2 Her marquis was in the box, smelling of claret, and paying his devoirs to his intended bride, apparently very little to her satisfaction. Tales and Novels — Volume 07 I must observe, however, that he seldom kissed a child without, at the same time, pinching the nursery-maid's cheek; a Frenchman of the old school never forgets his devoirs to the sex. The Crayon Papers I have sent for him to attend council today, and we shall see how he acquits himself of his devoir. The Fair Maid of Perth Or, St. Valentine's Day I went to pay my devoirs to my hostess. Not George Washington — an Autobiographical Novel On me be thy curse, my son, let it light on me: Only fetch thou the kids hither, as I bid thee, Do thou thy true devoir, and let God work therein. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2 Do not wait for me, papa; I must pay my devoirs. Erema — My Father's Sin The last words the Empress said to her son were, "Louis, fais ton devoir." In the Courts of Memory, 1858 1875; from Contemporary Letters Mightily he strove to do his devoir in the field, for the fairer service and honour of his lord. Arthurian Chronicles: Roman de Brut Mr. Hartley told lord Martin, the next time he came to his house to pay his devoirs to his mistress, that he had altered his mind. Damon and Delia A Tale It would appear that he was wondering how he could gracefully get away from the princess to pay his devoirs elsewhere. The Sowers She would learn every day to know him better in his own home, where all the artificialities of life are stripped from a man, by the concurrent abrasions of family love and domestic devoirs. The Iron Game A Tale of the War No, my Erminia, quit this vain devoir, And follow Love that may preserve us all: —Presumptuous Villain, bold Ingratitude— Hadst thou no other way to pay my favours? The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume III Maine Chance has been paying his devoirs with great impartiality to two young ladies. Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 19, August 6, 1870 "Oh! you need not ask that question," exclaimed a voice near; "we all know that he is at 'Sunnybank,' paying his devoirs to the peerless Evelyn." Marguerite Verne Thus, he translates un drole, a droll fellow—wide as the poles from the true meaning, Again, the verb devoir, in all tenses, that eternal stumbling-block to bad French scholars, is uniformly mistranslated. Theological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 2 She believed neither the count's past devoirs to Euphemia nor his present allegiance to herself. Thaddeus of Warsaw The Lady accordingly surrendered the weapons to Amelot, exhorting him in few words to forget the offence he had received, and do his devoir manfully. The Betrothed He then offered Cecilia his hand; but the black gentleman, raising himself upon his knees before her, paid her, in dumb shew, the humblest devoirs, yet prevented her from removing. Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress — Volume 1 "In that the king desired it, no wondrous thing befell," That wherever we might find him we might seek him in his way, As to our King and Master, our high devoir to pay. The Lay of the Cid I had a terrible difficulty to find a friend who would make known to her majesty that I was come to pay my devoirs. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 2 As my mother had predicted, the gentlemen with the ragged lace tried in vain to affect indifference to the good things on the buffet, till they had done their devoir by me as their hostess. Stray Pearls I have but done my devoir, lady, as a good knight, in defence of an endangered maiden—a Lord Marcher in protection of the frontier—and a friend in avenging his friend. The Betrothed The god flies from the goddess.—And a swan Does devoir now, the slave of Leda's charms. Margery — Complete Now are all these guests together about to ride away; To Roy Diaz in good hour born their last devoirs they pay, And likewise to the ladies, and his men of high descent. The Lay of the Cid "Peste; that looks well; let us pay our devoirs to it." The Physiology of Taste So, while health lasts, and Fortune keeps her smiles, We'll pay our devoir to your Grecian isles, Praise them on this condition—that we stay In our own land, a thousand miles away. The Satires, Epistles, and Art of Poetry To love's devoirs quite lost, you take no care, And now have thrust your finger God knows where! Tales and Novels of J. de La Fontaine — Complete The old gentleman was paying his devoirs with a studied anxiety to please, that went to my very heart as I witnessed it. The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 6 But if it is conceded that I had done my devoir as an Australian explorer, then I am satisfied. Australia Twice Traversed, Illustrated, His seat was by the side of Joan, and he was assiduous in his efforts to please her-performing for her all those knightly devoirs which the gallant age of chivalry required. The Duke's Prize; a Story of Art and Heart in Florence H. Trust me for that: my devoir I will pay, Whene'er occasion comes to point the way. The Satires, Epistles, and Art of Poetry "Here is a token I was entreated by a young gentleman to deliver to this young lady, with his humble suit that he may pay his devoirs to her to-morrow, your Grace permitting." Unknown to History: a story of the captivity of Mary of Scotland Well, we have done our devoir, at any rate! The Lances of Lynwood After breakfast, Monsieur d'Estrapes went to pay his devoirs to the marquis, and was so successful in his application, that I obtained a discharge in a few days, upon which we set out for Paris. The Adventures of Roderick Random Yes, Max Emmanuel, who, having paid his devoirs to his imperial father-in-law, has come with all haste to ask how it fares with his friend. Prince Eugene and His Times I saw a slight was intended, made my devoirs, and backed off. Recollections of Geoffrey Hamlyn "My son Gilbert will aid me, my Lord," said she, "your devoir is to the princess." Unknown to History: a story of the captivity of Mary of Scotland To adopt the metaphor of his nonsensical phrase, he laid brick upon brick on the tall chimney of his devoirs until, at length, the structure was stable and complete. The Trimmed Lamp, and other Stories of the Four Million Then quoth the King to the Prince, "Up, O my son, and do thy devoir on them." The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 05 Then quoth the portress to the mistress of the house, "O my lady, arise and go to thy place that I in turn may do my devoir." The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 01 He spent some time in London about the Court, where, however, he seems to have prospered little, and then he crossed to France to pay his devoirs to the lady of his longings. The Sea-Hawk Yes, the boy Ruffo looked like him in that moment, as he stood there, wishing to do his devoir, to be polite, but not knowing how to. A Spirit in Prison He further inquired into the ranger's hurts, and salved them with a piece of gold, while David thought proper to observe to George— 'So much for thy devoir to thy princess! Two Penniless Princesses "Marry, this promises to be a splendid sight!" said the clerk of the kitchen; "the king will, no doubt, do his devoir gallantly for the sake of the bright eyes that will look upon him." Windsor Castle "I have done my devoir as best I might," said Astley. Sir Nigel This devoir he is under oath to perform and will perform it, for he knows that if he fails therein, then that he must die. The Brethren Nature is the last goddess to whom my devoirs shall be paid. Life and Letters of Lord Macaulay Volume 1 Then the knight's devoir was poetry in real life.' Heartsease, Or, the Brother's Wife The Nightingale hath a plume, you see, and saith, moreover, that her knight hath done his devoir passably, but that she yet looks to see him send some captive giant to her feet. The Caged Lion The duke did not doubt but that M. de Choiseul would refuse to pay his devoirs to me, and that his resistance would lead to his fall. Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry, with minute details of her entire career as favorite of Louis XV. Written by herself Like his brother, he performed all the proper devoirs of a Raja, rising before the day to finish his ablutions, to worship the gods, and to do due obeisance to the Brahmans. Vikram and the Vampire; Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and Romance Do now your devoir, younge knights proud The heralds left their pricking* up and down *spurring their horses Now ring the trumpet loud and clarioun. The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems She sits there, easily queen of the court of commerce; she is duchess of dollars and devoirs, countess of compliments and coin, leading lady of love and luncheon. Strictly business: more stories of the four million ‘Why, this is mere sublimated devoir, too fine for our gross understandings,’ said James, ironically. The Caged Lion "He elected to pay his first devoirs to the Queen of Roses, as he expressed it," spoke up Kemp, with his disengaged hand on the boy's shoulder, and looking with a puzzled expression at Ruth. Other Things Being Equal I gave a devoir, written after she had been four months under M. Héger’s tuition. Life of Charlotte Brontë — Volume 1 With him kept Don Miguel de Silva, who loved Don Enrique's sister and would still talk of devoir and of plans, now that the war was ended. 1492 At the next interchange of devoirs between the Governor and General Deffenbaugh on Lee Avenue, His Excellency, with a comfortable air of self-satisfaction, spoke of the appointment that had been tendered to Billy. Roads of Destiny Malcolm, as your prince and guardian, I forbid this folly, and command you to lay aside this fit of malice and do your devoir. The Caged Lion Others held us at bay with long lances, and never saw I any knight do his devoir more fiercely than he who had reviled the Maid. A Monk of Fife He was taken, tried and, through incomplete evidence, released, smutched with the sinister devoirs of a disagreeing jury. Whirligigs I remember the clear picture of him that hung on the walls of my fancy during my barefoot days when I was dodging his oft-threatened devoirs. The Voice of the City: Further Stories of the Four Million A Christian soldier, a devoted lover, could fear nothing, think of nothing, but his duty to Heaven and his devoir to his lady. The Talisman ‘And be it your study so to profit by his example and nurture, as to do your devoir by him for ever.’ The Caged Lion And now my heart was light, though my flesh was very weary, for that I had done my devoir, and taken the firstfruits of Elliot’s wedding portion. A Monk of Fife I meant to make her my devoirs, but, as I stepped forward, the old wound broke out afresh, and I had to turn away. The Little White Bird; or, Adventures in Kensington gardens He thought that our best way out of the difficulty was absolutely to insist on a clause limiting the devoir imposed by article 27, and to force it to a vote. Autobiography of Andrew Dickson White — Volume 2 Yes," continued Richard, "I have indeed marked the manner in which this knight does his devoir. The Talisman Jesu mercy, said King Arthur, I am much beholden unto that knight that hath put so his body in devoir to worship me and my court. Le Mort d'Arthur: Volume 1 The public reading of one of her devoirs achieved the revelation of her talents to all and sundry; I remember the subject—it was an emigrant's letter to his friends at home. The Professor I need not continue the quotation; the whole devoir was in the same strain. The Professor This devoir has numerous faults," said I. "It will take you some years of careful study before you are in a condition to write English with absolute correctness. The Professor One day I gave, as a devoir, the trite little anecdote of Alfred tending cakes in the herdsman's hut, to be related with amplifications. The Professor The devoir was powerfully written in language at once chaste and choice, in a style nerved with vigour and graced with harmony. The Professor |
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