| 单词 | ducat |
| 例句 | Not because he loved ducats, but because maybe he had become the person that everyone expected him to become. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Which I had about as much chance of getting as Shylock had of getting his ducats back. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Set during the Mexican Revolution of a century ago, this reckoning with the text speaks of pesos instead of ducats, and substitutes cactuses and sombreros for the Sicilian setting offered up by Shakespeare. A Mexican-Style ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ 2017-08-24T04:00:00Z A year later, Philip III offered 6,000 ducats and a pension. Unraveling a knotty problem 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z He knew the need for it, the feel of it in the hand, the seductive power of ducats, florins, groats and pure gold. Money and Morals Sharing the Stage With Shakespeare 2013-06-18T21:31:46Z That's less than half the cost of a typical Broadway ducat, and the Royal George offers a more intimate encounter with Leguizamo than is possible at the Lyceum. Leguizamo will warm up for Broadway at Royal George 2010-12-30T15:33:48Z And by the way, those three thousand ducats that Shylock famously lends out? ArtsBeat: London Theater Journal: Stratford-Upon-Avon Edition 2011-07-22T21:16:12Z All are performed before tens of thousands of fans paying exorbitant prices for hard-to-come-by ducats. If NBA players don’t want this All-Star Game, they have an easy solution: Refuse to play 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z The coins, called ducats, are “a symbol of good luck. … The details on the Ana coins are inspired by ducats.” Target looks to win big with 300 limited-edition designer goods 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z Michelangelo doesn’t want a fiefdom in the Balkans; he wants cold, hard ducats. When Michelangelo Went to Constantinople 2018-11-19T05:00:00Z In the late 16th century, a German emperor purchased the manuscript from an English astrologer for 600 Venetian ducats, thinking it was a work of medieval friar Roger Bacon. Did Codebreakers Crack This Mysterious Medieval Manuscript? 2018-02-01T05:00:00Z If you sell cloth for a ducat, you must account for both the cloth and the ducat. Is this the most influential work in the history of capitalism? 2017-10-22T04:00:00Z You’ve heard it said that no one tuned into a game or bought a ducat to see the referees. During absurd NBA spending spree, at least the workers, not the CEOs, cashed in 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z The most coveted ducat goes for $950 — which buys entry to Wednesday's airport shindig and to the Quail, which McCall also operates. Exclusive Motorworks Revival party is 'launching pad' for Monterey Car Week 2015-08-14T04:00:00Z The reality is that few tickets will wind up available to the public with the MGM Grand, sponsors, promoters and the fighters snapping up many of the ducats before they go on sale. Mayweather Vs. Pacquiao Ticket Pricing Goes Berserk 2015-02-24T05:00:00Z So the latest award amount is just a few ducats to him. Deal Professor: Outrage Over Wall St. Pay, but Shrugs for Silicon Valley? 2014-02-19T02:12:55Z He placed a roll of 150 ducats in gold upon the table, and presenting Liszt with an open receipt, asked him to sign it. Franz Liszt 2012-05-22T15:16:50.923Z Every time he made the world laugh he put a thousand ducats into his pocket. A Breeze from the Woods, 2nd Ed. 2012-04-23T02:00:29.820Z The same goes for people with recurring nightmares or even emotionally nagging dreams, and it seems crazy not to drop a ducat on an app, on the off chance that it might work. Gadgetwise Blog: App Smart Extra: Direct Your Dreams but Avoid Walruses 2012-04-19T17:06:24Z For what he could obtain of this ruined land he had to render allegiance to Murad II., and to pay him a yearly tribute of twenty-five thousand ducats. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z His Highness was graciously pleased to accept from me three ducats for his journey, besides the defraying. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z He sat down and wrote on a scrap of paper with pencil: 'Received from the Royal Treasury 150 ducats—Franz Liszt,' and gave it to the servant very politely, accompanied by another rich gift. Franz Liszt 2012-05-22T15:16:50.923Z To free the latter’s mind from unrest, Don Juan pays his debts of two thousand ducats, though this is half of the hero’s possessions. The Grateful Dead The History of a Folk Story 2012-04-11T02:00:32.697Z Besides, they charged me more 22 than a ducat at the inn for one night's entertainment, etc., etc. Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland 2012-04-07T02:00:33.707Z These were not light, as, in addition to the cost of making arrests and maintaining prisoners, the inquisitor received the liberal salary of twelve ducats a month. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z When Henry III. passed through Venice in 1574, he saw this picture, and offered eight hundred ducats for it. Famous European Artists 2012-04-07T02:00:30.487Z The total loss was estimated by the Spaniards at four millions of ducats. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" 2012-04-04T02:00:56.447Z He goes out again with two hundred ducats, and pays them for the ransom of the daughter of the King of Navarre. The Grateful Dead The History of a Folk Story 2012-04-11T02:00:32.697Z At a place called Tarapaca, whither they had gone to water the ship, they found a Spaniard lying asleep, and keeping very bad guard over thirteen bars of silver, worth four thousand ducats. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z He was successful in raising seventy thousand ducats at Madrid, and a large additional sum at Seville: obtained authority for raising a band of adventurers, and five good ships to carry them out. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z The price was sixty ducats, but the parsimonious Agnolo said he would give but forty, though he knew it was worth more. Famous European Artists 2012-04-07T02:00:30.487Z The undertakers are already loaded with burthens greater than they can bear, and all the brokers in the Republic are so engaged, that there is scarcely a ducat to be lent, but what is promised. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) 2012-04-03T02:00:34.180Z Bertuccio pays one hundred ducats to free a corpse from a robber and bury it, greatly to his mother’s disgust. The Grateful Dead The History of a Folk Story 2012-04-11T02:00:32.697Z Drake and his men divided 55,000 golden ducats among them, as part of the spoil on board. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z But the commercial results of the voyage, after allowing for expenses, were so small that only about 500 ducats remained to be divided between fifty-five adventurers. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z Offended by such penuriousness, Michael Angelo demanded and received one hundred and forty ducats! Famous European Artists 2012-04-07T02:00:30.487Z A composition from Mozart was a bill payable at sight; and to his great surprise, the now happy beggar was immediately presented with five double ducats. Curiosities of Human Nature 2012-04-03T02:00:27.167Z Close to the entrance of the Loggie is that of The Stanze, three rooms decorated under Julius II. and Leo X. with frescoes by Raphael, for each of which he received 1200 ducats. Walks in Rome 2012-03-31T02:00:36.010Z The licence of thirty ducats demanded for each slave sold did not, however, meet Hawkins’ views, and he therefore landed 100 men well armed, and marched toward the town. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z Clement did not leave it, but by pledging himself to deliver it up to the officers of the emperor, and to pay three hundred and fifty thousand gold ducats. The Power Of The Popes 2012-03-27T02:00:20.043Z When the pope wished to know the cost, the artist told him he thought it would be about three thousand ducats, but was not sure whether the cast would succeed. Famous European Artists 2012-04-07T02:00:30.487Z The stranger made no objection; but observing that for this additional trouble it was but just to increase the premium, laid down fifty ducats more, and promised to return at the time appointed. Curiosities of Human Nature 2012-04-03T02:00:27.167Z So the giant gave him a ram which would coin golden ducats when commanded. The Ice Queen 2012-03-22T02:00:40.843Z He set a guard over the churches and monasteries, and then calmly waited till a ransom of 2,000 ducats was brought him. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z A family of petty lawyers, who Have gnawed at ducats 'til they obtained sous. The Dramas of Victor Hugo: Mary Tudor, Marion de Lorme, Esmeralda 2012-03-15T02:00:28.817Z Diabelli, who was apprehensive of having too large a volume, when he heard of twenty-five Variations, was at last obliged to accept thirty-three Variations instead of seven, for his eighty ducats. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z The Prince of Transylvania gave him a pension of three hundred ducats a year, and bestowed upon him a patent of nobility. Curiosities of Human Nature 2012-04-03T02:00:27.167Z He banged the gourd down in the courtyard outside, and behold! a stream of shining ducats gushed out of it instead of the pulp. The Slaves of the Padishah 2012-03-06T03:00:24.060Z The vessel had 50,000 ducats on board, “a booty,” says Speed, “well fitting the English soldiers’ affections.” The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z From his silken vestments then the sultan From his purse drew out a thousand ducats, Threw the golden ducats to the hero: “Take these ducats from thy master, Marko, Drink to my prosperity, thou hero!” Servian Popular Poetry 2012-03-03T03:00:19.423Z It was about the same sum, that is to say eighty ducats, that Beethoven received for nearly every one of his last Sonatas. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z The stranger begged to know what price he set upon his work; and immediately paying him one hundred ducats, he departed. Curiosities of Human Nature 2012-04-03T02:00:27.167Z I am sure you could not say that five hundred ducats was too much for her if I named that price. The Slaves of the Padishah 2012-03-06T03:00:24.060Z The King gave the new Governor, as a salary, ten thousand Castile ducats out of the royal revenue of New Spain, and which was remitted annually to the Philippines. An Historical View of the Philippine Islands, Vol I (of 2) Exhibiting their discovery, population, language, government, manners, customs, productions and commerce. 2012-03-01T03:00:24.137Z Suko offered but a dozen ducats; All the youth possessed, except his sabre— His good sabre, and his steed so trusty. Servian Popular Poetry 2012-03-03T03:00:19.423Z For each of these new productions, taken one with another, Beethoven required the remuneration of forty ducats. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z As he said, ‘and the head and two hundred ducats.’ Roumanian Stories Translated from the Original Roumanian 2012-02-28T03:00:27.310Z And with that he threw some gold ducats to the dervish and galloped off. The Slaves of the Padishah 2012-03-06T03:00:24.060Z Seven ducats to me; and little enough for the trouble. My Lady Rotha A Romance 2012-02-27T03:00:10.983Z Mention is made in his Life of six little pictures which he executed on slate, and which were sold after his death for three hundred ducats. The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. IV (of 6) from the Period of the Revival of the Fine Arts to the End of the Eighteenth Century 2012-02-25T03:00:10.400Z By way of excusing his conduct in Vienna, he scrupled not to declare loudly that Beethoven owed him four hundred ducats, and that he had been obliged to take that work in payment. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z “If only I knew I was to get two ducats reward!” sighed Vasile, scratching his head. Roumanian Stories Translated from the Original Roumanian 2012-02-28T03:00:27.310Z "You lead us thither," intervened Rákóczy, at the same time pressing a ducat into the man's fist. The Slaves of the Padishah 2012-03-06T03:00:24.060Z Every ducat I had he has taken, pig, dog, vermin that he is! My Lady Rotha A Romance 2012-02-27T03:00:10.983Z The person, “saved from a living death,” stood at the “doctor’s” side to corroborate the story, while his voluptuous wife was kept busy handing out the magical remedy and “pursing the ducats” given in return. Quacks and Grafters 2012-02-23T03:00:40.650Z Beethoven, without a moment's consideration, replied with great emphasis—"Fifty ducats!" Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z Look, you understand, you shall have two of my ducats.” Roumanian Stories Translated from the Original Roumanian 2012-02-28T03:00:27.310Z But they who shared with me my life's adventure, Who tossed their ducats like dandelions into the sunlight, I know that somewhere they with songs are building, Golden towers more beautiful than my own. Goblins and Pagodas 2012-02-14T03:00:24.740Z I had nearly a score of ducats of my own in my pouch, and so far I could pay if I lost. My Lady Rotha A Romance 2012-02-27T03:00:10.983Z Shaver, anxious to get rid of such dangerous guests, formed a secret league with Amalric, King of Jerusalem, and engaged to give him 60,000 ducats for his aid against them. Secret Societies of the Middle Ages 2012-02-09T03:00:11.637Z I understand no other coin than Vienna ducats; how many dollars in gold that makes with you I know nothing about, because I am really no man of business or accountant. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z As sure as you put the ducats into the palm of my hand, so sure will he put the Sultana into your arms, that’s that.” Roumanian Stories Translated from the Original Roumanian 2012-02-28T03:00:27.310Z Even tiny children of four and five years old were sold; a maiden, we are told, fetched fifteen ducats, and many were bought, sometimes for the love of God, and sometimes as maidservants. The Story of Assisi 2012-01-14T03:00:18.710Z If the composer got fifty ducats, the singer received a thousand. The Great Musicians: Rossini and His School 2012-01-11T03:00:28.790Z He accordingly presented the order, and, to his infinite surprise, was forthwith paid the 3,000 ducats. Secret Societies of the Middle Ages 2012-02-09T03:00:11.637Z I wish you could try to get me the fifty ducats; I have reckoned upon receiving them, and, indeed, have many ways for my money. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z Vasile did not let himself be put off by the mention of one ducat. Roumanian Stories Translated from the Original Roumanian 2012-02-28T03:00:27.310Z At the time of his death Giulio enjoyed an annual income of more than 1000 ducats, accruing from the liberalities of his patrons. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z Trade, ducats, and mortgages are regarded as far greater assets and sources of power than armies or navies. The Great Illusion A Study of the Relation of Military Power to National Advantage 2012-01-11T03:00:19.077Z The income assigned to this establishment, by the munificence of the khalif, was 257,000 ducats annually, arising from the tenths paid to the crown. Secret Societies of the Middle Ages 2012-02-09T03:00:11.637Z The ten ducats are not forthcoming, which leads to the conclusion that in England, as well as here, there are people who promise, but do not perform. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z If I knew you would give me two ducats, master, or even three, or many—you understand—that’s how it is! Roumanian Stories Translated from the Original Roumanian 2012-02-28T03:00:27.310Z With a thousand ducats in my pocket I travelled to Alicant, whence I took ship to Genoa. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z A generous subsidy of six hundred thousand ducats was voted for three years. The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria 2012-01-10T03:00:13.777Z Fifty shares of a thousand ducats each were issued for the support of the periodical. The Fourth Estate, vol.1 2011-12-25T03:00:10.170Z The whole sum, then, for all four works would be 70 ducats. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z The gold ducats were not fixed, their course as trade money might fluctuate daily. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z In 1578, a man was condemned, on suspicion of heresy, to receive two hundred stripes, to be sent for five years to the galleys, and to pay an hundred ducats. The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. 2011-12-22T03:00:10.443Z Biscaino wrote that with two hundred ducats invested in Spanish wares and some Flemish commodities, he made fourteen hundred ducats; but, he added, in 1588 he lost a ship,—robbed and burned by Englishmen. A History of the Philippines 2011-12-12T03:00:36.870Z My sister-in-law received her ducats, and we obtained our dwelling. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First 2011-12-12T03:00:27.507Z Another copy shall be made of the list of them, and sent to you with my signature as your acknowledged property; and the offer of fifty ducats I accept. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z The contracting powers may not coin any other gold piece, except Austria, which retains the right of coining ducats of the present value, to the end of 1865. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z The Morescoes submitted, and obtained for eighty thousand ducats the privileges of wearing the costume of their nation, and that the Inquisition should not be allowed to seize their property if they relapsed. The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. 2011-12-22T03:00:10.443Z The governor now became a paid officer of the crown, at a salary of ten thousand ducats. A History of the Philippines 2011-12-12T03:00:36.870Z Romanin in the same place fixes the ducat at eight lire. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First 2011-12-12T03:00:27.507Z And the importers afterwards employ the money in horses for India: these are very large and very good, and each one of them in India is worth five or six hundred ducats. A Description of the Coasts of East Africa and Malabar in the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century 2011-12-11T03:00:10.483Z Your subjects will bring back above �3000 sterling in angels and ducats. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z He remained eighteen days in this city, and during that time obtained, by false obligations, the sum of eleven hundred and thirty ducats from the heirs of the Marquis de Tarifa. The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. 2011-12-22T03:00:10.443Z But he must needs pay seven ducats for his pardon inscribed on parchment. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z But the relation of the ducat to the sequin and the lira is very obscure, and seems to have varied according to the kind of ducat. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First 2011-12-12T03:00:27.507Z They buy them for one thousand five hundred ducats each, at the seaports where the Malabars bring them for sale. A Description of the Coasts of East Africa and Malabar in the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century 2011-12-11T03:00:10.483Z The Imperial Mint Ordinance of 1559 contains the first mention of the ducat in German legislation, prescribing it 67 to the mark, 23 1⁄2-carat fine. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z Another brief granted them a subsidy of one hundred thousand ducats of gold, to be imposed on the ecclesiastical revenues of the kingdom, to pay the debts contracted from the same cause. The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. 2011-12-22T03:00:10.443Z “I have a hundred ducats in my wallet,” said Ulenspiegel, who had but one, “and I would be pleased to spend the first one with you in drinking a bottle of old wine of Rome.” The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z A few days later, Signor Massimo left for Padua, with the assurance that his two hundred ducats would be paid in course of time by me. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First 2011-12-12T03:00:27.507Z At Maluco where it grows it is worth from one to two ducats the bahar; according to the multitude of buyers who go for it. A Description of the Coasts of East Africa and Malabar in the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century 2011-12-11T03:00:10.483Z In consequence of Leipzig standard, ducat = 4 fl. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z After the death of that prince, and while Charles V. was in Flanders, in 1517, the New Christians again offered, on the same conditions, 800,000 ducats for the expenses of his journey to Spain. The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. 2011-12-22T03:00:10.443Z Alas, all my pockets have holes, and through the holes away go gadding all my lovely ducats, florins, and daelders, like a legion of mice scattering to flight before the jaws of a cat. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z I remembered that I already owed him two hundred ducats, and that he was living on an allowance from his father. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First 2011-12-12T03:00:27.507Z In Malacca the bahar of these cloves is worth as much as fourteen ducats the bahar according to the demand of the merchants. A Description of the Coasts of East Africa and Malabar in the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century 2011-12-11T03:00:10.483Z The first declaration of a wide nature was that of the 26th September 1686, which reduced certain coins,—the silver ducat and two others—to the position of trade money merely. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z When they were reduced, they received baptism, and the punishment of slavery which they had incurred was commuted for a fine of twelve thousand ducats. The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. 2011-12-22T03:00:10.443Z He brings with him a letter and a sum of money, forty thousand ducats. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z Seven hundred ducats were passed to my sister-in-law's credit on the termination of this suit. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First 2011-12-12T03:00:27.507Z In this country of China the pepper is worth fifteen ducats the quintal, and more according to the quantity they carry there, which pepper they buy in Malaca at four ducats the quintal. A Description of the Coasts of East Africa and Malabar in the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century 2011-12-11T03:00:10.483Z They must receive either ducats, or a crown of the sun and a groat, for every ducat, or the same in angellets. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z Bernaldez affirms, that the Jews carried a quantity of gold with them, concealed in their garments and saddles, and even in their intestines, for they reduced the ducats into small pieces, and swallowed them. The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. 2011-12-22T03:00:10.443Z "Then with respect to your eminence I decline the affair of the ducats." The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z I was a poor lad, with a debt of 200 ducats; but I knew that the services rendered to the State by me constituted no claim upon the public purse. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First 2011-12-12T03:00:27.507Z On her he found pearls worth ten thousand ducats, gold dust, ingots, and other treasure to the value of 400,000 pounds. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z On this representation another useless edict was issued by the Emperor Rudolph II., and in the following year the merchants at Frankfort Fair found themselves obliged to agree upon a tariff of ducats and Reichs-thalers. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z He knew that I had some ducats left, for Peder the coachman had confided it to him, as he himself told me. Memoirs of Leonora Christina Daughter of Christian IV. of Denmark; Written During Her Imprisonment in the Blue Tower at Copenhagen 1663-1685 2011-11-26T03:00:13.823Z Time, too, was short; but that did not matter, for I was prepared to let the affair of the ducats slide, rather than lose any chance of rescuing her. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z I have mentioned above that Gasparo obtained the upper dwelling in our house at Venice, which was let for 150 ducats, while we three brothers received the lower dwelling, at that time inhabited by him. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First 2011-12-12T03:00:27.507Z His repute as an almsgiver of discretion was so great that one Don Gomez de Castro gave him an estate worth 500,000 ducats for charitable disbursement. The Story of Seville 2011-11-15T03:00:17.143Z Finally, foreign ducats were to be taken as bullion, no rate of exchange being even fixed. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z Adam Knudt, at that time gentleman of the chamber, himself saw him take several ducats early one morning from the King’s trousers, which were hanging against the walls. Memoirs of Leonora Christina Daughter of Christian IV. of Denmark; Written During Her Imprisonment in the Blue Tower at Copenhagen 1663-1685 2011-11-26T03:00:13.823Z Immediately behind were four troopers, then the mules with the ducats, behind these again six other lances, whilst the rear was brought up by half-a-dozen lackeys, without a sword amongst them. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z Even his wife, who possessed a dowry of 25,000 ducats, had to institute long and costly lawsuits for the recovery of what belonged to her and formed no part of the outlaw's estate. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First 2011-12-12T03:00:27.507Z Sir Stirling Maxwell states that in 1538 the Church paid Arnao of Flanders, Carlos of Bruges, and other artists the sum of ninety thousand ducats for staining the windows of Seville Cathedral. The Story of Seville 2011-11-15T03:00:17.143Z A copy of the Mass, which Beethoven regarded as his most successful effort, was offered to every court in Europe for the sum of fifty ducats. Beethoven: A Memoir (2nd Ed.) 2011-11-14T03:00:21.027Z The magician bowed himself to the earth, dug his fingers into the sand, and drew forth a handful of ducats, which he threw into the boy's cap. The Diamond Fairy Book 2011-11-14T03:00:18.297Z He contracted to paint three subjects per year for about ten ducats each—a sum which may be regarded as equivalent to 306 �100 at the present day. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" 2011-11-13T03:00:13.177Z Under a disastrous financial system our income had been reduced to three thousand ducats; yet I could not comprehend how we were in such straits as she had described. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First 2011-12-12T03:00:27.507Z To show their homage to the King, the people of the city subscribed a hundred thousand ducats as a donation towards the cost of Philip's marriage with his fourth wife, Anne of Austria. The Story of Seville 2011-11-15T03:00:17.143Z The King of Prussia sent to inquire, through his Ambassador, if the master would not prefer a decoration to the fifty ducats. Beethoven: A Memoir (2nd Ed.) 2011-11-14T03:00:21.027Z A thousand ducats were presented to me which I firmly refused. Beaumarchais and the War of American Independence 2011-11-11T03:00:25.690Z It bore three millions three hundred thousand ducats in coined silver, and one thousand one hundred marks in gold, together with a variety of other valuable products, all of which arrived safely in port. Mexico, Aztec, Spanish and Republican Vol. 1 of 2 A Historical, Geographical, Political, Statistical and Social Account of That Country From the Period of the Invasion by the Spaniards to the Present Time; With a View of the Ancient Aztec Empire and Civilization; A Historical Sketch of the Late War; And Notices of New Mexico and California 2011-11-02T02:00:11.380Z To raise this sum, such and such portions of the estate had been sold, and a debt of more than two thousand ducats had been contracted. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First 2011-12-12T03:00:27.507Z The Archbishop of the city received an income of eighty thousand ducats a year, and the minor clergy profited by the King's patronage of the Church. The Story of Seville 2011-11-15T03:00:17.143Z "You must go easy on me, because I haven't too many ducats," said Claus, continuing the conversation which we have broken off. The Haunted Mine 2011-10-28T02:00:23.833Z His housekeeper declared that he was not able to count his money, he had so much; he measured his ducats by the bushel, and was certainly worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. III (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:26.667Z It is somewhat questionable whether Velasquez, the Governor, was very liberal in his personal and pecuniary contributions to this expedition, the cost of which amounted to about twenty thousand gold ducats. Mexico, Aztec, Spanish and Republican Vol. 1 of 2 A Historical, Geographical, Political, Statistical and Social Account of That Country From the Period of the Invasion by the Spaniards to the Present Time; With a View of the Ancient Aztec Empire and Civilization; A Historical Sketch of the Late War; And Notices of New Mexico and California 2011-11-02T02:00:11.380Z About ten thousand ducats had been promised for their dowries. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First 2011-12-12T03:00:27.507Z A monument, forty-four feet square, and forty-one feet in height, was designed by Oviedo, at a cost of fifteen thousand ducats. The Story of Seville 2011-11-15T03:00:17.143Z Rebuilding commenced: estimated cost, 60,000 ducats of gold. 1433-4 Visit of Henry VI to Bury Abbey from Christmas till St. George's Day. The Chronicle of Jocelin of Brakelond: A Picture of Monastic Life in the Days of Abbot Samson 2011-10-18T02:00:19.523Z One of his grandsons took part in the discovery of America by lending 17,000 ducats towards the expenses without interest. Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ 2011-10-14T02:00:24.730Z He established offices and titles in each college, which were put up for sale by him, and were sold for sums, varying from one hundred, to one thousand and twenty thousand ducats. Auricular Confession and Popish Nunneries Volumes I. and II., Complete 2011-10-12T02:00:45.373Z From this document it appears that the father of my great-grandfather was taxed on upwards of ten thousand ducats of income. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First 2011-12-12T03:00:27.507Z The Archbishop of Seville received an income of eighty thousand ducats a year. The Story of Seville 2011-11-15T03:00:17.143Z He feared, moreover, and not without reason, lest he should be annoyed by disagreeable conjectures, and exposed perhaps to painful persecutions, if he chanced to allow even one ducat to be seen in his hands. Iermola 2011-10-06T02:00:40.637Z There the Jewish community bought his release, presented him with sixteen ducats, and sent him to Constantinople, whence he made his way back to Germany, where in various ways he experienced the lovingkindness of God. Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ 2011-10-14T02:00:24.730Z I pray you will bear it in mind, thou great changeling,—that established a college of a hundred janizaries, and nominated these janizaries for the trifling sum of one hundred thousand ducats. Auricular Confession and Popish Nunneries Volumes I. and II., Complete 2011-10-12T02:00:45.373Z All the heirs-male are bound to renew the investiture, which costs some ducats. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First 2011-12-12T03:00:27.507Z Santa Maria is a ponderous bell which cost ten thousand ducats. The Story of Seville 2011-11-15T03:00:17.143Z "I bet a thousand ducats," shouted F�rstenberg, "that your wife is not more beautiful than any of the other ladies of the court." The Countess Cosel A Romance of History of the Times of Augustus the Strong 2011-10-06T02:00:36.083Z Mathilde's father, a great admirer of women, remarked in a low voice:-- "My word for it, she is well worth a thousand ducats!" The Jew 2011-10-06T02:00:34.840Z Was it out of the bonus of a hundred thousand ducats, which he received for chartering or sanctioning the college? Auricular Confession and Popish Nunneries Volumes I. and II., Complete 2011-10-12T02:00:45.373Z But he had to pay seven ducats for the certificate of his pardon, all scribed upon parchment. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z He at last pawned his jewels, the badge of his order, and his valuables, thus obtaining five hundred ducats; with which he purchased provisions, and set sail on his return, with only sixty-five men. The Spaniards in Florida Comprising the notable settlement of the Huguenots in 1564, and the History and Antiquities of St. Augustine, Founded A.D. 1565 2011-09-24T02:00:14.187Z My dear Count, you have won that thousand ducats off F�rstenberg. The Countess Cosel A Romance of History of the Times of Augustus the Strong 2011-10-06T02:00:36.083Z During the inspection he several times spoke thus:-- "This bibelot cost me a hundred ducats; this vase is worth a thousand roubles." The Jew 2011-10-06T02:00:34.840Z He laid down a roll of a thousand ducats on Mozart's table and went away without disclosing his name, saying only that he would call again. The Strand Magazine, Volume XXVII, Issue 160, April, 1904 2011-09-21T02:00:33.023Z But this he kept for some time and then sold to a merchant for a hundred ducats, who in his turn parted with it to the Duke of Milan for three times the price. The Strange Story Book 2011-09-15T02:00:13.747Z Later, a third person came in the night with them; he gave us a ducat apiece to bind the agreement. On the Field of Glory An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski 2011-09-13T02:00:27.560Z In all this I see the finger of dear F�rstenberg, who laughed ironically as he paid me that thousand ducats. The Countess Cosel A Romance of History of the Times of Augustus the Strong 2011-10-06T02:00:36.083Z All my beautiful ducats, each one prettier than the other. Snowdrop and Other Tales 2011-09-12T02:00:31.553Z But Zülfikar went gaily on his way with the two hundred ducats in his pocket. 'Midst the Wild Carpathians 2011-09-09T02:00:57.830Z Then Bayard, after enjoying for a time the dismay of his companion in arms, called him to him, and gave him 7,500 ducats, the exact half of the sum they had captured. The Boy's Book of Heroes 2011-09-06T02:00:10.323Z Total, eight golden ducats, six thalers, and twenty ducats of mine--too little! On the Field of Glory An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski 2011-09-13T02:00:27.560Z "Listen," continued Augustus, throwing the bag of gold on the floor with such violence that the ducats were scattered. The Countess Cosel A Romance of History of the Times of Augustus the Strong 2011-10-06T02:00:36.083Z He tried to get away, but she took hold of his arm, and gave him a handful of ducats. Snowdrop and Other Tales 2011-09-12T02:00:31.553Z Zülfikar on quitting the Pasha had in his hand a purse of two hundred ducats. 'Midst the Wild Carpathians 2011-09-09T02:00:57.830Z Bayard would not suffer her to kneel, so rising, she presented him with a purse which contained 1,500 ducats. The Boy's Book of Heroes 2011-09-06T02:00:10.323Z I hold for thee ten ruddy ducats which thy late mother left with me--and her letter, in which she begs not to give thee this money, lest it be spent ere the time comes. On the Field of Glory An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski 2011-09-13T02:00:27.560Z Patterson has not told of all, for there is about half a pot of gold ducats buried apart, so as not to lose all the money in case of accident. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Again she gave him a handful of ducats, but he would not keep them, and gave them to the Gardener’s children. Snowdrop and Other Tales 2011-09-12T02:00:31.553Z "Lead me to the place where they will pay you two hundred ducats." 'Midst the Wild Carpathians 2011-09-09T02:00:57.830Z Catherine was now informed that her dower in money would amount to a hundred thousand ducats. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z "Let those ten ducats be used for masses to benefit her soul, and Vyrambki I will sell even for a trifle." On the Field of Glory An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski 2011-09-13T02:00:27.560Z I will pay wages, and a ducat a man,—two ducats a man! The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z He had but one ducat in his pocket. Snowdrop and Other Tales 2011-09-12T02:00:31.553Z "If a noble capture him he will receive an estate, if a peasant, two hundred ducats." 'Midst the Wild Carpathians 2011-09-09T02:00:57.830Z The ducat was a gold piece as large as one of our old louis d'or, but only half as thick. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z It came into the possession of the emperor Rudolph II. in the 16th century for the enormous sum of 12,000 gold ducats. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 5 "Gassendi, Pierre" to "Geocentric" 2011-09-02T02:00:20.450Z "He informed us," said the king, "that there was a man who offered for one hundred gold ducats to seize us and deliver us, living or dead, to the Swedes." The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z He tapped on the pane, and said: ‘Be so good as to fetch me the little bundle I left behind at the inn, and I will give you a ducat.’ Snowdrop and Other Tales 2011-09-12T02:00:31.553Z "The answer to that costs one hundred ducats." 'Midst the Wild Carpathians 2011-09-09T02:00:57.830Z The Duke confided his three great diamonds to the hands of this cutter and was so delighted with the result that he rewarded the clever lapidary with three thousand ducats. Stories about Famous Precious Stones 2011-08-31T02:01:42.217Z The sum of twelve thousand gold ducats was the tribute paid by Mohammed X., in 1463, as a condition of peace. The Moors in Spain 2011-08-29T02:01:09.183Z Kmita made no reply, but shook in his hand some gold ducats without counting them, and said to the sergeant,— "Take these!" The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z "A ducat a man!" cried the young colonel, who in spite of all his fever and excitement saw that those soldiers had guessed his thought quickly. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z The Turks had already offered me a ransom of sixteen thousand ducats for the pair, but I would not part with the girl at any price. 'Midst the Wild Carpathians 2011-09-09T02:00:57.830Z She was, saving your Grace's presence, only a light woman, and sold for a ducat to the Infidels. Limbo and Other Essays To which is now added Ariadne in Mantua 2011-08-25T02:00:33.233Z Come along, Here are ducats, A ring, And a Canadian parson, Let us get married at once. Outlook Odes 2011-08-16T02:00:47.257Z It is terrible what happened when he said that you offered for so many ducats to seize the king and deliver him dead or alive to the Swedes. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Casting a glance at the soldiers to see if they were ready and armed properly, he mounted his horse, and throwing a ducat at the innkeeper, rode out of the place. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z Ali, her original possessor, had promised a reward of two hundred ducats to whomsoever should discover the whereabouts of his favourite. 'Midst the Wild Carpathians 2011-09-09T02:00:57.830Z Money, ducats, are buried in the ravine; take them out at once. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z I believe the pearls did not cost us the value of forty ducats. The Letters of Amerigo Vespucci and other documents illustrative of his career 2011-08-02T02:00:24.457Z "You have grown poor," said he, striking him on the stomach with his fist; "but after the battle you will fill your paunch with the prince's ducats." The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Between the antlers, for two ducats, for three! The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z He plainly did not know what to say, and putting his hand into his pocket, drew forth a ducat, which he offered to me. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z Arrange this, and I will give you a pot of ducats and another of pearls. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z The bullion taken at Tarapaca was worth nearly half a million ducats. School Reading by Grades Sixth Year 2011-07-31T02:00:11.420Z Lord Jesus! if Thou hadst given me as many thousands of ducats as Thou hast created candidates for this crown, I should be a candidate myself. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Ranitski cast his eyes around; at last he cried out, pointing at the skulls, "Between the antlers, for a ducat!" The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z Bogdan read it--there was a legacy of ten thousand ducats--and he was seized with a feeling of vast sympathy with the humble man. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z "Since you receive no wages, the treasurer will pay you, in addition to what you have had, two hundred ducats for this honorable exploit." With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z We will take you on horseback, and when we have caught the shaveling we will make merry together out of the ducat. The Hour Will Come: Volumes I and II A Tale of an Alpine Cloister 2011-07-23T02:00:09.843Z And what is more, you can trust him with gold; he'll bring back what you give him, even were it a hundred ducats, all safe and sound. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z The farmer agreed to remove the offending fresco in consideration of the bag of golden ducats offered; and he at once called the painter to cause Our Lady to face the other way. The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning 2011-07-16T02:00:19.397Z He said, therefore, to his labourer, "You're a lucky dog, to be sure, there's your uncle dead and left you ten ducats!" For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z Upon my word, it is worth about one hundred ducats, for the stone is very beautiful. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z The collection was extremely successful; I had over five thousand ducats. The Journal of Countess Fran?oise Krasinska Great Grandmother of Victor Emmanuel 2011-07-10T02:00:25.767Z Ráby gave his missive to him, and whispered, "This is worth a hundred ducats." The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z My sole remaining ducat was offered in vain. John Leech, His Life and Work. Vol. 1 2011-07-10T02:00:25.223Z He had never known such wealth, and simply cried with delight, begging his master to lend him a ducat on the strength of his inheritance. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z Here is a gold ducat for you, and there is a soldier with a sword. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z The second ducat I shall change into small coin and distribute among the house servants; and with the other two ducats I shall give a little banquet next Sunday. The Journal of Countess Fran?oise Krasinska Great Grandmother of Victor Emmanuel 2011-07-10T02:00:25.767Z There were nothing but ducats there: ducats, indeed, by hundreds, in fine transparent bladder bags, through which the yellow metal gleamed seductively. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z As they shall learn—these silk and velvet Signors, Whose condescending ducats buy the dreams Of the immortal! The Immortal Lure 2011-07-06T02:00:50.730Z Here he declared his plans at once, and asked me to write to the Commonwealth for a thousand gold ducats, for which I should receive freedom. Hania 2011-07-04T02:00:18.053Z I have on my stomach here those two hundred ducats which the prince gave me; but believe me I would rather have my stomach somewhere else. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z It is dated 8th March 1496, and recites how the abbot and chapter of the monastery gave out on contract to Perugino the picture of the High Altar for the price of 500 gold ducats. Great Masters in Painting: Perugino 2011-06-27T02:00:59.487Z "As you will, Mr. Ráby," said the Jew, and he put the ducats in his pocket. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z At first they paid in ducats; but England soon substituted for specie cloths, and all other kinds of goods suitable to the inhabitants of that part of Persia. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z When the plague passed he went to a place called Eupatoria; and Sukyman, thinking me dead, sold what was left of me for three hundred gold ducats. Hania 2011-07-04T02:00:18.053Z I perfectly understood the rascal, and directly laid another ducat on the table. The Devil's Elixir Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-23T02:00:27.103Z He did so; at 1500 gold ducats for the whole chapel, provided that scaffolding, lime, gold, and ultramarine were furnished to him. Great Masters in Painting: Perugino 2011-06-27T02:00:59.487Z Hardly a fortnight ago, he paid me up to the last ducat. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z The merchants used then to make their payments in ducats, that gold coinage being a sine quâ non in all bargains. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z "For a hundred ducats," said the other: "pay them again, and thou art free."—"Is that very much?" she asked. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z Hereupon he seemed absolutely inspired—cast his eyes to the ceiling, and then ogled the ducat in the palm of his hand. The Devil's Elixir Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-23T02:00:27.103Z Ferdinand I. gave up half of Hungary to Sultan Solyman, and purchased the right to rule the other half by an annual payment of 300,000 ducats. A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day 2011-06-22T02:00:21.157Z Directly the gaoler's back was turned, the gipsy wriggled up to him and produced from one side of his mouth a many folded note; from the other a roll of fifty ducats. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z The stop put to the Russian trade opened the eyes of the ministry, who soon revoked the measure concerning ducats, but the mischief was done; commerce had already run into a new channel. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z “I can manage to hold out for three nights,” thought the philosopher; “and then the colonel will fill both my pockets with ducats.” The Mantle and Other Stories 2011-05-29T02:00:07.233Z With these words I drew out my purse, and laid three glittering ducats on the table; whereupon the assumed gravity of the Judge was involuntarily twisted into smirks and smiles. The Devil's Elixir Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-23T02:00:27.103Z "Let the dead arise!" he ordered; and 140 pieces were dug up, one of which contained 30,000 ducats. A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day 2011-06-22T02:00:21.157Z At each wayside inn Ráby could read the notice which posted him up as a criminal and outlaw, for whose identification a reward of two hundred ducats was offered. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z But the exportation of ducats was prohibited in 1812 and 1813, and thenceforth the Persians refused to trade, not choosing to accept silver coin. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z If you don't obey, you won't be able to stand again, and if you do, you will get a thousand ducats.” The Mantle and Other Stories 2011-05-29T02:00:07.233Z To reward his trouble, and encourage him in my service, I slipped a ducat into his hand. The Devil's Elixir Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-23T02:00:27.103Z I don't wear a tail myself," he added, "but that's no reason why a ducat shouldn't, if the King of Prussia chooses to immortalise his own by having it stamped upon it. Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. 2011-05-20T02:00:42.297Z Even to-day three thousand ducats are not a sum to be despised: in those days, indeed, they represented a respectable fortune. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z At length, the tardy treasury messenger arrived, bearing a bag of thirty thousand ducats for the former possessor of Mexico and Peru. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z To cap it all Rap, in accordance with his habitual good manners, opened the door without knocking, his eyes becoming glued to my pile of ducats. The Mysterious Sketch 2011-05-03T02:00:14.907Z You vagabond, dost thou come at this time of day to ask me for six hundred ducats? The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z Hairdressers can run; in five minutes he brought the change for the ducat. Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. 2011-05-20T02:00:42.297Z Item, he insists on my redeeming my word, because to-morrow there is to be an enquiry into the accounts, and among other things will be missing the twenty ducats from the treasury. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z The annual revenue which he had reserved to himself out of the wealth of half the world, was twelve thousand ducats, or about fifteen hundred pounds sterling. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z There in the house of Furet you shall become some moneys, which you shall send to me directly; and mit these ducats you shall also pay their consignment.' Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 369, July 1846 2011-04-29T02:00:09.217Z He answered very readily, and with much indifference, "I am also going for five years, merely for want of ten ducats." The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z Consequently the council decided to ask him to abdicate; at first he refused, but was finally obliged to conform to their wishes and retired on a yearly pension of 1500 ducats. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" 2011-04-22T02:00:08.637Z But what did you so suddenly want ducats for? The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z He gives his last ducat for a shawl, a jewel-hilted sabre, or a gilded cap, which nothing but his fear of being mistaken for a Turk prevents him from turning into a turban. Tales from Blackwood Volume 9 2011-04-15T02:00:18.057Z And as before Joppa they anchored The Chancellor held up his hand: 'Now drain to the dregs your last tankard, For the ducats are come to an end.' Gaudeamus! Humorous Poems 2011-04-14T02:01:01.217Z Your plotters are hungry dogs, with more debts than ducats. Tales from Blackwood Volume 8 2011-04-09T02:00:09.087Z The absolution of a layman for all sorts of sins of the flesh, is given at the tribunal of conscience for six tournois, two ducats. A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 10 (of 10) From "The Works of Voltaire - A Contemporary Version" 2011-03-31T02:00:21.443Z He reckoned two hundred ducats would cover it, and with this sum off he went to Vienna, ostensibly, on a question of his wine trade. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z Go, send out your Pandours, offer a hundred ducats for the first man who brings any information of the murder; offer a thousand, if you please, for the murderer himself. Tales from Blackwood Volume 9 2011-04-15T02:00:18.057Z So Galileo generously, if not wisely, borrowed six hundred ducats, and paid the necessary eight hundred, giving his sister beautiful clothes and house furnishings. Famous Men of Science 2011-03-08T03:00:49.717Z He bought off the German troops at last by the payment of four hundred thousand ducats. A Short History of the World 2011-03-04T03:01:03.147Z The absolution of an apostate and a vagabond, who wishes to return into the pale of the Church, costs twelve tournois, three ducats, six carlins. A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 10 (of 10) From "The Works of Voltaire - A Contemporary Version" 2011-03-31T02:00:21.443Z Such a pear did Abraham buy in a shop at Nürnberg, but he stuffed the hollow half of the pear with two hundred ducats. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z After his arrival in Basel, he received a complimentary answer, together with the nomination to the deanery of Deventer, the income of which was reckoned at 600 ducats. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" 2011-02-27T03:00:31.973Z Livia, another sister, had become engaged to a Pisan gentleman, with the promise of a dowry of eighteen hundred ducats, eight hundred of which must be paid down. Famous Men of Science 2011-03-08T03:00:49.717Z Voutchka's wife not only agrees to this, but adds one thousand ducats for each of the two. Serbia: A Sketch 2011-02-11T03:00:25.893Z The absolution and reinstatement of one who is guilty of sacrilege, robbery, burning, rapine, perjury, and the like, is taxed at thirty-six tournois, nine ducats. A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 10 (of 10) From "The Works of Voltaire - A Contemporary Version" 2011-03-31T02:00:21.443Z Abraham breathed freely, he had attained his end, and this without laying out thousands of ducats; he had managed it for two hundred. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z "Spare your ducats, Monsieur," said Helen with a light laugh. In the Van; or, The Builders 2011-02-09T03:00:42.387Z Because I like this life better than that of an 'Impiegato' with five hundred ducats a year! Paul Gosslett's Confessions in Love, Law, and The Civil Service 2011-02-04T03:00:18.850Z The Jew’s first exclamation on hearing that Jessica cannot be found is that he has lost a diamond worth 2,000 ducats. Shakespeare in the Theatre 2011-01-30T03:00:17.973Z And so of other sins, as we shall shortly see; but, at the end of the book, the prices are estimated in ducats. A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 10 (of 10) From "The Works of Voltaire - A Contemporary Version" 2011-03-31T02:00:21.443Z The master of the house smuggled the ten ducats through Fräulein Fruzsinka, into the president's hand. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z It was she who said when her poverty was urged as a reason for not making further foundations, "Teresa and five ducats can do nothing, but Teresa with God and five ducats can do everything." The Century of Columbus 2011-01-29T03:00:17.380Z Your wideawake face denotes an intelligent scapegrace; I shall furnish you a silver-embroidered red livery and a ducat a month, and you can eat your fill at my residence.' The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z He would like to see his daughter dead at his feet if only he can have again the jewels that are in her ears, and find the ducats in her coffin. Shakespeare in the Theatre 2011-01-30T03:00:17.973Z Bach picked them up eagerly, and found in each of them a Danish ducat. Johann Sebastian Bach 2011-01-26T03:00:27.060Z "Is it the ten thousand ducats you are seeking?" laughed their enemy contemptuously, as she took two pistols out of the holster, and seized the while her horse's bridle in her mouth. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z They were designed by Raphael of Urbino, an excellent painter, who received from the Pope 100 ducats for each cartoon. The Century of Columbus 2011-01-29T03:00:17.380Z The thought of pocketing every month a ducat, when all my earnings during the whole campaign had so far been a wooden bowl that I plundered somewhere, and that I used for a hat! The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z For every slave or horse, they gave two or three thousand ducats: which were to be paid at the first melting of gold or silver, or at the division of their portion of inheritance. A Narrative of the expedition of Hernando de Soto into Florida published at Evora in 1557 2011-01-20T03:00:07.377Z And we are only too thankful when the gapes of the audience dismiss us with the few ducats we earn. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z "Only those ten Kremnitz ducats that you drew as salary for your work on the Bench." The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z So important did this feature become that we learn of one Kunckel, an artist, being given sixteen hundred ducats by the elector of Brandenburg to assist in attaining perfection in this shade of coloring. Colonial Homes and Their Furnishings 2011-01-11T03:00:35.147Z On July 31, 1517, Leo X created thirty-one cardinals, and is said to have received from the new appointees about 300,000 ducats. Works of Martin Luther With Introductions and Notes (Volume II) 2011-01-11T03:00:31.950Z Such as in Spain had no goods to bind, gave two hundred ducats for a hog, giving assurance after the same manner. A Narrative of the expedition of Hernando de Soto into Florida published at Evora in 1557 2011-01-20T03:00:07.377Z Then he changed his gold ducats, pawned his mother's shawl, bought decent clothes for the tramps, and made his entrance into the town with all the pomp and splendour due to his rank. The Pobratim A Slav Novel 2011-01-11T03:00:27.460Z With a pickpocket's dexterity he drew from under his cloak his hunting knife from its sheath, ripped out the velvet lining, and possessed himself of the ducats in a trice. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z Baron Lilien put in a demurrer, and at length laid her a wager of one hundred ducats in favour of his daughter giving birth to a boy. The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z On the other hand, the ordinary scalaria, which had sold readily for one hundred ducats, could now be bought for ten, and fifteen thalers. Told by the Death's Head A Romantic Tale 2010-12-30T03:00:21.423Z The Jew's ducats are very heavy, and the bag containing them rather larger than a Senora's night-cap.' The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 2 2010-12-28T03:00:18.560Z He jingled the few dollars he had in his pocket, counted the six gold ducats his mamma had given him, and reckoned the enormous amount of food his new friend might consume. The Pobratim A Slav Novel 2011-01-11T03:00:27.460Z "I say, uncle, dear, will you advance me ten ducats out of my allowance?" The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z A gold coin termed a ducat was current in Hanover during the reigns of George I. and George III. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" 2010-12-26T03:00:17.840Z Malchus continued to smile slyly while I was examining the documents, and when I had read the last one he said: "Doesn't your lordship think these handsome clothes are worth one hundred ducats?" Told by the Death's Head A Romantic Tale 2010-12-30T03:00:21.423Z Tell your lady that I am here, and you shall have a purse of ducats.' The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 2 2010-12-28T03:00:18.560Z She doled out to him a few ducats, stamped with her own effigy, and, knowing his unthrifty ways, she said to herself: "He'll not go very far with that." The Pobratim A Slav Novel 2011-01-11T03:00:27.460Z That is my figure; but if Captain Baradlay will give the Danaë and frame, with one ducat into the bargain, he may have the sword. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z On the reverse was the inscription “one ducat” within an oak wreath; above “one hundred pence,” and below the date between two small roses. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" 2010-12-26T03:00:17.840Z I gave him a hearty slap on the back; then counted out a "round hundred ducats." Told by the Death's Head A Romantic Tale 2010-12-30T03:00:21.423Z If you charge them cars would be exempt and the MTA would still get it’s ducats. A Toll Plaza Counts Its Last Days 2010-04-19T18:56:00Z At his departure he received a more substantial proof of the attachment of the citizens, in a donation of six hundred thousand ducats. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies "But this morning I found two ducats in your vest pocket," remarked the old servant. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z There is a gold coin termed a ducat in the Austria-Hungary currency, of the value of nine shillings and fourpence. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" 2010-12-26T03:00:17.840Z The emoluments which he derived from his works were not great, as he got only for each printed sheet the small sum of one ducat, or about nine shillings and sixpence sterling. Lives of Eminent Zoologists, from Aristotle to Linnæus with Introductory remarks on the Study of Natural History The melting of double ducats and Rhenish florins gave us some excellent gold of crown standard, which served to make two cups, each weighing seven marks. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster He even showed him greater favour, settling on him a salary of a thousand ducats a year, and giving him an office in the royal household, and the cross of St. Iago. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies That is a genuine Crivelli blade, and I have been offered ten ducats for it; but I won't part with it for less than fifteen. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z The child's godmother gave it at parting a double ducat. The Autobiography of Thomas Platter, a schoolmaster of the sixteenth century. Having arranged my affairs, and made the necessary preparations for a journey, I quitted my native country with thirty-six gold ducats in my pocket. Lives of Eminent Zoologists, from Aristotle to Linnæus with Introductory remarks on the Study of Natural History For which I returned thanks as civilly as I could: presented the steward with two ducats, and begged him to commend me to his master. The Adventurous Simplicissimus being the description of the Life of a Strange vagabond named Melchior Sternfels von Fuchshaim One of these occurred at the close of Alva's campaigns in Italy, when the king presented that commander with a hundred and fifty thousand ducats, greatly to the discontent of the emperor. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies I have named the price as fifteen ducats, no more and no less. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z So Mexico was required to contribute four thousand ducats, and Florida to provide fifty good men to form the garrison of La Fuerza. The History of Cuba, vol. 1 To this sum he succeeded in adding a little by his own exertions, though the whole did not amount to more than thirty-six Swedish ducats. Lives of Eminent Zoologists, from Aristotle to Linnæus with Introductory remarks on the Study of Natural History Thereupon I made a cheerful breakfast, and found too a merry little spring, at which I refreshed myself and counted my fine ducats. The Adventurous Simplicissimus being the description of the Life of a Strange vagabond named Melchior Sternfels von Fuchshaim For this he was paid by the Chapter one hundred ducats, no mean sum in those days. An Architect's Note-Book in Spain principally illustrating the domestic architecture of that country. We passed the night in the camp, and each received a ducat for the expenses of his journey. Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. II. Chaves had been appointed governor in October, 1545, for a term of four years, at a salary of a thousand ducats a year. The History of Cuba, vol. 1 Under Frederick II. it was reduced in Silesia to one ducat per head. Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. I. I answered him, "Brother, if that will help thee, have a good heart; for I can give thee a hundred ducats." The Adventurous Simplicissimus being the description of the Life of a Strange vagabond named Melchior Sternfels von Fuchshaim They more especially took from the neighbouring Catholics their cows, horses, pigs, and sheep; then was there a great sale; a ducat for one cow, and a thaler for a pig. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. II. I send you herewith, dearly beloved Junker, two ducats, and pray you to let your maid-servant see after it, it is my desire that you should not be troubled with it. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. I. Another draft of four thousand ducats was finally obtained from Mexico, and smaller sums came from Venezuela and Darien. The History of Cuba, vol. 1 I'm glad you've some room," he answered in a jesting tone, "or I should not know where to keep my fifty ducats. The Children of the World To which I answered, "Yea, indeed, and more than I can hope to have ducats in my life." The Adventurous Simplicissimus being the description of the Life of a Strange vagabond named Melchior Sternfels von Fuchshaim A common soldier of Tilly's army had won great booty at the capture of Magdeburg, it was said to be thirty thousand ducats, and was immediately lost in gambling. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. II. We learn that when this precious new balsam was first brought to Spain it sold for ten ducats an ounce, and in Italy for a hundred ducats an ounce. The Old English Herbals The office of captain or commander of that fortress paid a salary of 300 ducats, on which account several former governors had appointed themselves to the place and had drawn that salary for themselves. The History of Cuba, vol. 1 I would give twenty ducats to have it! The Comedies of Carlo Goldoni edited with an introduction by Helen Zimmern "Say not so," said Oliver, "for if thou wilt abide with me thou canst earn more ducats than thou hast lice now." The Adventurous Simplicissimus being the description of the Life of a Strange vagabond named Melchior Sternfels von Fuchshaim Besides this, he sends her a nosegay, for which sometimes a ducat must be paid. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. II. But the ducats of the multitude are the only reason publishers ever publish books, as any honest publisher will tell you. The Book of Gud As far back as 1556 a decree fixed the maximum price at which slaves might be sold in the island at one hundred ducats, or about seventy pesos. The History of Cuba, vol. 1 If you can get it back I will gladly sacrifice twenty ducats. The Comedies of Carlo Goldoni edited with an introduction by Helen Zimmern He leads them out of the cave and shews them his ruined hut, and tells how his ducats and his book had been stolen. The Adventurous Simplicissimus being the description of the Life of a Strange vagabond named Melchior Sternfels von Fuchshaim Was it mere covetousness, the spirit of the Jew Shylock lamenting in one breath his daughter and his ducats, which introduced the cattle along with the children into this complaint of dying men? The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus Had Gud been a true literary artist this would have made no difference, since to the true artist the plaudits and ducats of the multitude have no meaning whatever. The Book of Gud Angulo offered a ransom of three thousand ducats, declaring that no more could be raised. The History of Cuba, vol. 1 If the owner likes to sell it for twenty ducats, I repeat I am willing. The Comedies of Carlo Goldoni edited with an introduction by Helen Zimmern For I had already devoured my horse, saddle and trappings and all, and was now doling out one to-day and to-morrow another of the ducats which I had wisely sewn into my clothes. The Adventurous Simplicissimus being the description of the Life of a Strange vagabond named Melchior Sternfels von Fuchshaim On the 30th of October the fleet returned to Messina, where Cervantes went into hospital, and during his convalescence received grants-in-aid amounting to eighty-two ducats. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" Many were Spanish gentlemen, richly clad, with gold chains and rings, and the common sailors and soldiers had each a bag of ducats lashed to his wrist when he landed through the surf. The Book of Buried Treasure Being a True History of the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates, Galleons, etc., which are sought for to this day Yet at the same time the price fixed for slaves in Venezuela was one hundred and ten ducats, and in Mexico one hundred and twenty ducats. The History of Cuba, vol. 1 This is a gold snuff-box whose weight alone represents a worth of over twenty ducats. The Comedies of Carlo Goldoni edited with an introduction by Helen Zimmern You must send me the first ducat you have stamped with your name and your picture! On the Heights A Novel Hassan refused to accept less than five hundred gold ducats for his slave; the available funds fell short of this amount, and the balance was collected from the Christian traders of Algiers. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" She was said to have contained the paymaster's chests of the Armada, and to have carried to the bottom thirty million ducats of money, and the church plate of fabulous richness. The Book of Buried Treasure Being a True History of the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates, Galleons, etc., which are sought for to this day "A dollar to a ducat but there's more in that than meets the eye," he said, with a lift of the shoulders and a twitch of the lip. The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel You may, if matters take a turn in that direction, waste a ducat or two upon the ruffian, provided he swears that he will accept no further messages or notes from me. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second It is he who determines: you are worth so and so much; you a ducat, you a thaler, you a mere brass counter, you a privy councilor and you a colonel. On the Heights A Novel On one occasion he engaged himself to sing at Salerno for fifteen ducats a month, and received a month's pay in advance. Famous Singers of To-day and Yesterday Six thousand additional ducats annually until such a time as a bishoprick or other ecclesiastical endowment of the same revenue becomes vacant in our kingdom. The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII And a dollar to a ducat that she was not at fault. The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel In my purse were some ducats, few indeed, but yet I had them. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second He was still tattered and penniless, but De Luque collected for him fifteen hundred ducats; and in the spring of 1528 Pizarro sailed for Spain. The Spanish Pioneers The town, with the territory surrounding it, was under the feudal rule of counts until 1739, when it passed to the Neapolitan crown, in consideration of a payment of 108,000 ducats. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" The payment of all arrears on his several pensions, amounting to 9,000 ducats annually. The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII Gad! a dollar to a ducat that there's someone else in this affair whom we've never even hit upon yet! The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel I must report another favourable circumstance," she continued: "My husband surprised that rogue in the act of stealing some ducats from a secret drawer in his bureau. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second That he was not to blame, however, but was rather the victim of circumstances, is indicated by the fact that he was restored to favor and received a pension of two thousand ducats. The Spanish Pioneers Whenever you open it and say: 'Bag, I need some ducats,' the bag will always have just as many as you need. The Shoemaker's Apron A Second Book of Czechoslovak Fairy Tales and Folk Tales The ducats and the “kind words” which accompanied them “created incredible joy,” encouraged his Holiness to reject unjust conditions which had been offered, and restored him, if for the moment only, “from death to life.” The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII Some wise man at last suggested that this tendency to the enlargement of the goblet might be counteracted, by limiting the number of ducats returned by way of acknowledgment. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. He has executed a legal instrument, recognising my marriage dowry at a sum of 8000 ducats, and is constantly trying to secure my toleration by generous gifts. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second For this picture he received 12,000 ducats, probably the largest sum that had, up to that time, ever been given for a single work. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 "Calhoun" to "Camoens" I'd like to send him three hundred golden ducats and material for six fine shirts. The Shoemaker's Apron A Second Book of Czechoslovak Fairy Tales and Folk Tales They had burnt houses to the value of two hundred million ducats, with all the churches, images, and priests that fell into their hands. The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII The Czar drains the cup to the health of the capital, and returns it, filled with ducats, to the commandant. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. She had a husband, of some distinction as a player; and Sacchi could get them both at a salary of only 520 ducats a year. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second The Frenchmen then took Santa Martha and got a thousand ducats as ransom. The West Indies and the Spanish Main Once out of sight of the castle he sat down by the roadside, stuffed the fine shirting into the legs of his trousers, and hid the ducats in his pockets. The Shoemaker's Apron A Second Book of Czechoslovak Fairy Tales and Folk Tales You will endeavour, either as of yourself or through Cromwell, to arrange a match for him with the Infanta of Portugal, my niece, who has a settlement by will of 400,000 ducats. The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII The sum now given is two hundred ducats. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. She was fairly well off, enjoying a salary of 530 ducats, while her husband lived at Bologna at the charges of the company. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second The burning of towns on the coast did not impoverish Spain one ducat, for it was within the country that the land was rich and populous. The West Indies and the Spanish Main Then she handed Martin some golden ducats as a christening present, took the baby again in her arms, and said: "Now let us go home and give this young man back to his mother." The Shoemaker's Apron A Second Book of Czechoslovak Fairy Tales and Folk Tales The ducat was worth five shillings, and five shillings in 1528 were worth fifty shillings of modern money. The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII Nineteen years ago the Doge of Venice wrote to me, offering me 200 ducats a year if I would live in that city. Dürer Artist-Biographies Cupid had played one of his pranks with the octogenarian Don Juan, and Regina was engaged at a salary of 400 ducats, beside special allowances for her outfit. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second I’ll give you a hundred ducats If you will set me free.” Legends of Florence Collected from the People, First Series So again he tramped down to hell and explained to the little devil of a guard that the rooster no longer dropped golden ducats from his bill. The Shoemaker's Apron A Second Book of Czechoslovak Fairy Tales and Folk Tales I have also begun to sound the cardinals, with whom two or three thousand ducats will do me great service, considering the partiality which they already exhibit. Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) He adds that he had declined orders to the amount of over 2,000 ducats, in order to return home, and was then engaged in finishing a few portraits. Dürer Artist-Biographies Signora Ricci and her husband were to receive 850 ducats a year, they engaging to serve the company five years, under the above-mentioned penalty of 500 ducats if they cancelled the agreement. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second I desired him to buy a MS. that seemeth useless to the convent, at the price of 200 ducats, but my offer made them fancy it the more valuable, and they would not sell it. Some Specimens of the Poetry of the Ancient Welsh Bards The rooster crowed and sure enough a golden ducat dropped from his bill. The Shoemaker's Apron A Second Book of Czechoslovak Fairy Tales and Folk Tales That affair," writes Michelangelo, "caused me a loss of more than a thousand ducats. Michelangelo A brilliant career was open before him at Venice, whose Government offered him a pension of 200 ducats; but his sense of duty compelled him to return to Germany, though in bitterness of spirit. Dürer Artist-Biographies He left the settlement of her appointments to me, but stipulated that a fine of 500 ducats should be exacted from whichever of the contracting parties broke the bond. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second I had good cause to be angry with him, for I had lost fifteen thousand ducats by him; yet he succeeded in getting a writ of arrest against me from the minister. The Golden Age in Transylvania The rooster crowed and a golden ducat dropped from his bill. The Shoemaker's Apron A Second Book of Czechoslovak Fairy Tales and Folk Tales Doctor Felicius offered one thousand ducats to the one who would prove that his bird's claw was not a bird's claw. Black Diamonds For one year he studied in the academy of Dusseldorf, and then he started at the age of twenty with thirty ducats in his pocket for Rome. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 4 "Diameter" to "Dinarchus" I represented the case to Sacchi, who agreed to add a sum of 130 ducats annually, remarking, however, that each year Teodora would be sure to clamour for a further rise in wages. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second He rolled up the genealogy, put it behind him and undertook to satisfy the impertinent poet with a few ducats. The Golden Age in Transylvania The shoemaker made the tablecloth spread itself, he made the rooster crow and drop a golden ducat, and he made the clubs dance merrily around the room and tickle the children under the ribs. The Shoemaker's Apron A Second Book of Czechoslovak Fairy Tales and Folk Tales A short time since Prince Waldemar met me, and offered me one hundred ducats for every leaf of the album in which are the portraits of Madame Kaulmann in her character costumes. Black Diamonds His revenues also, amounting to eighty thousand ducats, exceeded those of any grandee in the kingdom. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 I pointed out that, if she intended to accept an engagement at Paris, it was her duty to inform Sacchi, and to pay the penalty of 500 ducats. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second "If a nobleman takes him, he is to receive an estate; if a peasant, two hundred ducats." The Golden Age in Transylvania So again the shoemaker said: "Crow, rooster, crow!" and again a golden ducat dropped from the rooster's bill. The Shoemaker's Apron A Second Book of Czechoslovak Fairy Tales and Folk Tales Ivan spent on this prize fifty ducats, and the miners on their side promised the winner a handsome wedding present. Black Diamonds The yearly revenues of the subordinate beneficiaries of his church were together not less than a hundred and eighty thousand ducats. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 I persuaded him to remit the fine of 500 ducats, provided she continued to serve the company until the end of the next Carnival. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second "Guide me to the place where they will pay you the two hundred ducats." The Golden Age in Transylvania The children were so amused that the shoemaker kept the rooster crowing all night long until the room was overflowing with a great heap of shining ducats. The Shoemaker's Apron A Second Book of Czechoslovak Fairy Tales and Folk Tales A bishop, who died not long since, left behind him a hundredweight of the most heavenly stuff, two ounces of which fetched a ducat. Black Diamonds By another arrangement the obligations of Afflighen and the other abbeys of Brabant were commuted for the annual payment of eight thousand ducats for the support of the bishops. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 In this way an intimacy sprang up between her and the director of the company which led in a short while to his augmenting her appointments by more than a hundred ducats. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second Proceeding through Hungary, Moravia, and Bohemia, he went to Leipsic, where he found Prince Sigismund, who gave him fifteen hundred golden ducats to repair his losses. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia Coello was pensioned with 100 ducats a year, and made a fidalgo, or gentleman of the king's household, a degree of nobility in Portugal. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem Marina gave him a dozen ducats, and, having learned the road to Gadara, took her leave of the despairing lover, and returned into the grotto to put on her disguise. The New-York Weekly Magazine or Miscellaneous Repository. Alphonso and Marina Carlos, having need of money, requested a merchant, named Grimaldo, to advance him the sum of fifteen hundred ducats. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 My brother held an office under the Riformatori, which brought him in seven or eight hundred ducats a year. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second A horse richly caparisoned was presented to him, with a cimeter and belt worth three hundred ducats; and he was promoted to the rank of major. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia He was appointed admiral of the eastern seas, with an annual salary of 3000 ducats, and a part of the king's arms was added to his. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem I have a few ducats, which I will divide with you, if you let me have the dress in your parcel.' The New-York Weekly Magazine or Miscellaneous Repository. Alphonso and Marina Carlos took him at his word, and forthwith demanded a hundred thousand ducats. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 What he hated most was a warranty: rather than sign that he always agreed to throw off a ducat or two. Black Forest Village Stories Direct my steward to send a hundred ducats to Oesterby yearly, for her use, that she may not suffer from want, and henceforth name her to me no more. Tales from the German. Volume I. Arwed Gyllenstierna If he lost, he paid with chalchihuis stones; if he won, he was paid with bars of gold, each worth at least fifty ducats. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. Others maintain that Milanese took it to Rome and buried it in a vineyard that he had there, and then sold it as an antique to Cardinal San Giorgio for two hundred ducats. Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors and Architects Vol. IX (of 10) Michelagnolo to the Flemings By the middle of January, 1568, the prince's agent had returned, bringing with him a hundred and fifty thousand ducats. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 Yes," said another girl: "he's brought lots of money with him, and the first thing he did was to give his father a gold ducat. Black Forest Village Stories When we met together on thy return journey thou didst offer me a thousand ducats, which I also took. The Lion of Janina The Last Days of the Janissaries The elder Mr. Tyss had always considered it a bad omen that Peregrine, as a little child, should prefer counters to ducats, and next should manifest a decided abhorrence of moneybags, ledgers, and waste books. Specimens of German Romance; Vol. II. Master Flea Selected and Translated from Various Authors Wherever there was one ducat, there they found ten! Czechoslovak Fairy Tales Three hundred thousand ducats were raised on the security of the coming fair at Villalon. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 Florian had I don't know how many--at least three hundred--ducats in his girdle, to buy beeves with. Black Forest Village Stories Full of despair, the merchant rushed towards them, and embracing them with both his arms, he exclaimed, looking bitterly at the sky, "Merciful Heaven! ten thousand ducats!" The Lion of Janina The Last Days of the Janissaries There was a tradition in the country-side of sacks of ducats which had been buried by the river to save them from the French troops in the time of the invasion by the First Consul. A House-Party Don Gesualdo and A Rainy June You see, wife, what just one ducat did! Czechoslovak Fairy Tales The magistrates of the cities through which he passed welcomed him with complimentary addresses, and with presents, frequently in the form of silver urns, or goblets, filled with golden ducats. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 A ducat to a doughnut he’d have been on our heels down here to-day if this little business of the Stone Drum had been made public in time to get into the morning papers. Cleek of Scotland Yard Detective Stories Eminah gave the guardian of the harem a handful of ducats for his good answers, and allowed the bashful damsel to stand before her. The Lion of Janina The Last Days of the Janissaries If you will remain in my service," said the duke, "I will give you fifty ducats a year, a holiday suit, and two pair of trowsers besides. Tales of the Caravan, Inn, and Palace Then she took a table-cloth and filled it with golden ducats and gave it to him. Czechoslovak Fairy Tales To the governor's wife, who had entertained him at a splendid ball, he presented a diamond ring worth five thousand ducats; and to her daughter he gave a necklace of rubies worth three thousand. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 A ducat to a door knob, every time a letter was struck on this machine its exact duplicate was recorded somewhere else. Cleek of Scotland Yard Detective Stories Ali thereupon summoned forty Albanian soldiers from the garrison, and gave to each one of them twenty ducats. The Lion of Janina The Last Days of the Janissaries To be sure, the duke made amends for his anger afterwards by distributing handfuls of ducats among his victims; but nevertheless the cooks never took his meals in to him without fear and trembling. Tales of the Caravan, Inn, and Palace Then the man stepped into the cottage and at once his wife brought out a basket for the ducats. Czechoslovak Fairy Tales France was to contribute three hundred and fifty thousand ducats to the expenses of the war, and Rome one hundred and fifty thousand. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 “The Punjab for a ducat!” declared Cleek as he caught sight of them. Cleek of Scotland Yard Detective Stories Canto cacramento! he is a good man! a gold ducat a month and four measures of wine daily! The Banished A Swabian Historical Tale. In Three Volumes. Your wisdom to-day has brought you fame," said the jester; "but I would bet you another fifty ducats that you wish you had kept silent. Tales of the Caravan, Inn, and Palace Before noon every small boy in the village knew that at Lukas’ house they had a hogshead of ducats. Czechoslovak Fairy Tales On reaching the city of Naples, he had summoned a parliament of the great barons, had clearly exposed the necessities of the state, and demanded an extraordinary loan of two millions of ducats. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 My friend was pacified, and gave her a ducat, saying: "Make merry with that,—where do you live?" Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors Ninety-three windows were stained during the first half of the sixteenth century, for which the church paid the painters the large sum of 90,000 ducats. Cathedrals of Spain "He is an Englishman, and inherits his wealth," said they, as they shoved the ducats into their pockets. Tales of the Caravan, Inn, and Palace The godmother saw that the sexton was whispering something unfriendly, so she pulled out a shining ducat from her pocket, stepped up to the priest, and pressed it into his hand. Czechoslovak Fairy Tales In one item of this document, he bequeathes five thousand ducats to Don Martin de Cordova, for his gallant defence of Mazarquivir. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 If you wish to remain here, I will give you fifty ducats a-year, a suit of livery, and two pair of breeches beside. Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors "Whence would a poor devil like me get one thousand ducats?" Pretty Michal With that he took two shining ducats out of his pocket, and a beautiful Indian handkerchief from his breast, and gave them to the girl. The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. The priest blinked his eyes in amazement, looking first at the ducat and then at the shabby old woman who had given it. Czechoslovak Fairy Tales His brother, Don Martin de Cordova, received the encomienda of Hornachos, with the sum of six thousand ducats. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 After having put up about fifty or sixty ducats which he had saved, he tied up his clothes in a bundle, and said: "If it please God, I shall get rid of my burthensome deformity." Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors The whole of the underlying mortar was full of ducats. Pretty Michal You have a lot of ducats in your pocket. The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. I told her our child had received a handful of ducats as a christening gift. Czechoslovak Fairy Tales A suit trimmed with sables was considered the richest dress worn by men; and so expensive was this fur, that, it is said a thousand ducats were sometimes given for “a face of sables.” The Art of Needle-work, from the Earliest Ages, 3rd ed. Including Some Notices of the Ancient Historical Tapestries Not ten, not five, not three, not a single ducat will I pay you for that spinett, which is scarcely worth a quattrino. The Serapion Brethren. Vol. II Once, as I was taking the loaves out of the oven, I found a ducat sticking to one of them. Pretty Michal The famous Hamilton bed, which costs you a hundred ducats if you sleep in it for a single night, is wretchedness itself compared to the bed of fresh straw on which I sleep. Eyes Like the Sea Whoever eats my gizzard will find under his head each morning a heap of golden ducats. Czechoslovak Fairy Tales The fleet is said to have contained thirty-two thousand persons, and to have cost every day thirty thousand ducats. The Art of Needle-work, from the Earliest Ages, 3rd ed. Including Some Notices of the Ancient Historical Tapestries "Thirty ducats," said Salvator again and again, till at length the old man said, quite appeased, "If I can get thirty or forty ducats for my spinett, all will be forgotten and forgiven, dear Signor." The Serapion Brethren. Vol. II But, but, my son, are these two hundred ducats more to you than the soul of a converted heathen? Pretty Michal I still retain the hundred ducats which I received at Debreczin. Eyes Like the Sea He came in dragging after him a heavy bag of golden ducats. Czechoslovak Fairy Tales I wish I had ten ducats on the hazard. Olla Podrida And he placed in my hand a little paper packet, in which I found a beautiful, shining ducat. The Serapion Brethren. Vol. II And why lay such stress upon these two hundred ducats? Pretty Michal Then too, he had, O horror! spent the beautiful ducats which the grand-duke had presented him, in entertaining of an evening the musicians who had executed the work. Life of Wagner Biographies of Musicians These ducats are to reward you for your kindness. Czechoslovak Fairy Tales Full many a golden ducat shall you pay To drown the memory of such insolence. The Rubáiyát of a Bachelor He looks upon you as a mere beginner, so that you only get a ducat per lesson; but as the mastership, in his opinion, increases, so does the pay. The Serapion Brethren. Vol. II His girdle had a fringe of gold ducats, and from the corners of his hat hung strings of rose nobles, the largest coin then in vogue. Pretty Michal He played every night, and every night he lost, until his property had melted away to a few thousand ducats,7 which he still had in securities. Weird Tales, Vol. II. From this ducat with which I endow my godchild, you will have enough to bring her up properly. Czechoslovak Fairy Tales About the time of the Queen's marriage to Philip Gresham went to Spain, to start from Puerto Real fifty cases, each containing 22,000 Spanish ducats. Old and New London Volume I He gives me a Louis, and I think Durand gets a couple of ducats.' The Serapion Brethren. Vol. II The Muteshin, therefore, paid the robber forty ducats down for Simplex, one of which the godless wretch gave to the poor captive as a sort of parting gift. Pretty Michal Here in this casket is money—about a thousand ducats; the rest of my property is in the sacks packed as grain. Timar's Two Worlds The wife reached into the clothes and pulled out not one ducat but a whole handful of ducats! Czechoslovak Fairy Tales Not ten—not five—not three—not one ducat shall you have for it, it's scarcely worth a farthing. Weird Tales. Vol. I The old man, drawing breath, murmured: with a deep sigh, "Thirty--forty ducats!" The Serapion Brethren. Vol. II Such things were no less than flagrant infringements of the Council of Linz, and had lost the parish four Kremnitz ducats. Pretty Michal Even a blind man knows the feel of ducats. Timar's Two Worlds “Oh!” she gasped and in her surprise she dropped the ducats and they rolled about in the straw that littered the wretched floor. Czechoslovak Fairy Tales Then, turning to Salvator, he requested payment of the ten ducats for the spinet he had sold him. Weird Tales. Vol. I Pay you ten ducats for that rotten old box, out of which the worms have long since gnawed all the marrow, all the sound! The Serapion Brethren. Vol. II The two hundred ducats Valentine already had in his pocket. Pretty Michal Sixteen pounds of ducats could be packed in a knapsack, which a man could carry on his back a long way, even on foot. Timar's Two Worlds I shall take one ducat and go to the burgomaster’s wife and ask her to change it. Czechoslovak Fairy Tales "Here, my dear sir, here are fifty ducats, come take them." Weird Tales. Vol. I He played every night, and lost every night, till he had nothing left but two or three thousand ducats, in paper. The Serapion Brethren. Vol. II |
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