| 单词 | Old Nick |
| 例句 | This is the moment when unsuspecting revellers might be snared by Old Nick himself. The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart – review 2013-07-16T17:25:48Z What pushes her over the limit is a nasty episode with Old Nick, coupled with the realisation that Jack has reached an age at which he is a plausible ally in an escape. Room by Emma Donoghue and Forgetting Zoe by Ray Robinson 2010-08-06T23:05:00Z It's a question tackled by Alastair Sooke as he considers depictions of Old Nick in the centuries leading up to the Renaissance, an exploration that takes in Giotto and Dante, among others. TV listings and previews: plan your week's viewing - 29 October - 2 November 2012-10-29T08:00:00Z Old Nick goes to bed and creaks it. Room by Emma Donoghue - review 2012-10-06T08:00:00Z The outside of Old Nick’s is unprepossessing and the inside only a little better. The best towns and small cities in the US: Eugene, Oregon 2017-11-22T05:00:00Z The protest made Old Nick’s Pub the latest target of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric that’s increasingly targeting drag story times across the U.S. Oregon drag event with planned child performer draws protest 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Old Nick Williams is opting to donate its cleaning products, along with Durham Distillery and others, to hospitality businesses. Distilleries make a difference by making hand sanitizer 2020-03-22T04:00:00Z His deputy called him diabolus bibliothecae, “the devil of the library”; others referred to him simply as Old Nick. How to Decode an Ancient Roman’s Handwriting 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z Canadian stage and screen actor Tom McCamus first auditioned for the role of Old Nick in "Room." Four actors leave big impressions with small roles 2015-12-22T05:00:00Z But the same New Testament represents that the Devil will have by far the greatest number of prisoners, so that, in the final winding up of this holy war, Old Nick will win the field. A Legacy to the Friends of Free Discussion 2012-04-06T02:00:26.317Z Live eagles were borne aloft upon poles, banners were carried exhibiting Nicholas Biddle as Old Nick, and endless ranks of Democrats marched past, each Democrat wearing in his hat a sprig of the sacred tree. Caricature and Other Comic Art in all Times and many Lands. 2012-04-04T02:00:59.277Z Broad Branch is one of a few distilleries trying to curb the shortage of hygiene products, and at least one of two in the Triad with Old Nick Williams Farm and Distillery in Lewisville. Distilleries make a difference by making hand sanitizer 2020-03-22T04:00:00Z One might have thought Old Nick had leaped on board and was giving chase. The Story of Charles Strange, Vol. 3 (of 3) A Novel 2012-01-22T03:00:22.303Z Although he had carefully made up as a disciple of Old Nick, he was careful not to exhibit any of his trade-marks as he moved towards the boat! The River Motor Boat Boys on the Mississippi On the Trail to the Gulf 2012-01-20T03:00:10.933Z Cruikshank's representation of the Devil as Old Nick has the absurd merit of recalling his idea of the servant of a good Peri! George Cruikshank 2011-12-18T03:00:20.137Z "Fools lost when the directors won, But now the poor directors lose; And where the S—— Sea stock will run, Old Nick, the first projector, knows." Caricature and Other Comic Art in all Times and many Lands. 2012-04-04T02:00:59.277Z Zeb Williams, owner of Old Nick Williams, said it exemplifies the quality people in the local liquor business. Distilleries make a difference by making hand sanitizer 2020-03-22T04:00:00Z He went to bed with the belief impressed firmly on his mind that he had encountered Old Nick in person, engaged in the nefarious and characteristic action of stealing turnips from his turnip field. A Hero of Romance 2011-11-30T03:00:11.457Z It may be Old Nick's torch—what do I care? Ann Boyd 2011-09-29T02:00:14.220Z It has the knack to stick, too— 'Twould surely turn "Old Nick" blue And draw his toenails quick through His diaphragm. By Trench and Trail in Song and Story 2011-09-24T02:00:15.120Z “Old Nick” was by no means so sober a man as he ought to have been, considering the serious nature of his calling. The Young Dragoon Every Day Life of a Soldier 2011-08-31T02:01:26.737Z A cheerful smoke issued from the galley, at the door of which the shock-headed boy, "Old Nick," was engaged cleaning knives. In Strange Company A Story of Chili and the Southern Seas 2011-08-16T02:00:46.397Z But "Old Nick's presence chamber" itself, in sooth, is one of the most glorious, if wildest regions of this mountain chain, "raised by the devil and beautified by the Christ." For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z "You might learn not to beat the Old Nick around a stump with a woman like me," said Ann, firmly. Ann Boyd 2011-09-29T02:00:14.220Z It is the finest English powder," said he; "it runs like silver grains in the hand, and fires like Old Nick. The Invasion of France in 1814 2011-07-27T02:00:37.397Z At length, a strong muster of farm-labourers, with “Old Nick” and the parish constable at their head, repaired to the church, the principal instigators of the mischief bringing up the rear. The Young Dragoon Every Day Life of a Soldier 2011-08-31T02:01:26.737Z His name's Nicodemus,—'Old Nick' they call him forrard; he knows all about everything, and he's a son of a gun for laziness. In Strange Company A Story of Chili and the Southern Seas 2011-08-16T02:00:46.397Z This valley of the black 'Tshermosh'," he bluntly declared, "must be Old Nick's own presence chamber, and what human creatures are to be found here, are a pack of senseless knaves. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z Get that idea of the Old Nick out of your head. Camp Fires of the Wolf Patrol 2011-07-26T02:00:18.713Z Old Nick promptly and emphatically refused him entrance on the ground that he would be continually disturbing the peace and order of the place. The Complete Works of Josh Billings 2011-07-01T02:00:13.387Z Look here, Old Nick, if you've come here to upbraid me I don't want to see you. The Sweep Winner 2011-06-24T02:00:21.067Z They had only just thrown the chips overboard after their piece of work when Old Nick came on board in a gust of wind and caught the skipper by the throat. Tales from the Fjeld A Second Series of Popular Tales 2011-06-13T02:00:24.710Z Frank pointed out the fleeing men, who were 107 nearing the mainland, and paddling with superhuman energy, as if fleeing from the Old Nick, no less. The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition 2011-06-06T02:00:10.330Z No wonder our factotum believed he had seen the Old Nick. Camp Fires of the Wolf Patrol 2011-07-26T02:00:18.713Z Sometimes she is indignant, sometimes she is plaintive; but, anyhow, she is so natural that she would deceive Old Nick himself. Dorothy's Double Volume I (of 3) 2011-05-15T02:00:11.283Z The spring is as tight as if Old Nick had his foot on it. Captain Kyd (Vol 1 of 2) or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-05-06T02:00:10.447Z Where have you put the soul?' screamed Old Nick. Tales from the Fjeld A Second Series of Popular Tales 2011-06-13T02:00:24.710Z On being handed the speech, carefully written out by Old Nick himself, Soren scratched his head and looked thoroughly miserable. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Old Nick leaped off and fled down the road. The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts 2011-03-19T02:00:11.277Z It has a sound like “Old Nick” in their ears. Is The Bible Worth Reading And Other Essays 2011-03-12T03:00:23.783Z "Now for Deep Dale, to bid good-bye to Minnette and Old Nick," said Archie, irreverently, "and then hie for Sunset Hall." Sharing Her Crime 2011-03-04T03:00:54.907Z He lost no time on the way, but, when he got there, Old Nick was gone to serve on a jury. Tales from the Fjeld A Second Series of Popular Tales 2011-06-13T02:00:24.710Z There was a long conference at Old Nick's that evening, and it was one o'clock before he faithfully promised to follow his friends' advice, and thrust out Emilie Rantzau from his house and heart. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z The Professor then walked to the bow, where was seated Old Nick, telling a wonderful yarn to Tim, who was smoking his pipe. The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts 2011-03-19T02:00:11.277Z "I don't mean him,"—severely: "I mean the brother you called 'Old Nick'—Old Nick indeed!" with suppressed anger. Mrs. Geoffrey 2011-02-27T03:00:29.460Z It's my opinion she's allied to Old Nick, and will carry me off some night in a brimstone of cloud and fire—I mean a fire of cloud and brimstone. Sharing Her Crime 2011-03-04T03:00:54.907Z Old Nick begged and prayed so prettily to be let go, but Grumblegizzard was hard of hearing on that side till he gave his word never to come there again, and make a noise. Tales from the Fjeld A Second Series of Popular Tales 2011-06-13T02:00:24.710Z Old Nick shook his head and tried to look interested. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Just at that moment Old Nick gave the bridle a jerk. The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts 2011-03-19T02:00:11.277Z If it's the same man he's got the cheek of Old Nick himself," muttered the Major; "what the deuce can he want with me? A Woman's Burden 2011-02-13T03:00:21.253Z I never see him walking, since he broke his shin-bone, that he doesn't remind me of Old Nick himself. Sharing Her Crime 2011-03-04T03:00:54.907Z So it was, for it was Old Nick, who was outside. Tales from the Fjeld A Second Series of Popular Tales 2011-06-13T02:00:24.710Z "There's Holm Berg, boys, stovepipe and all—and here's the Lieutenant with his pig-sticker—and look at Old Nick in his white gloves, and walking like he was on stilts—hurraa—a—a!" Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z There stood Old Nick, giving orders vociferously, evidently under the impression that he had been recently promoted and was an admiral of the blue. The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts 2011-03-19T02:00:11.277Z Well, my boy, there is the Old Nick to pay. The Courier of the Ozarks 2011-02-09T03:00:43.267Z Another fellow would have told me to go to the Old Nick. Frank Merriwell's Return to Yale 2011-02-03T03:00:10.883Z And now he started for home with the land-tax; but, as soon as he was off, Old Nick came back. Tales from the Fjeld A Second Series of Popular Tales 2011-06-13T02:00:24.710Z Old Nick then rose, and proposed "our host and hostess" in a speech so fluent and cordial that even the parson's wife, who had scarcely heard a word of it, declared it was "perfectly charming." Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z "Old Nick and Young Nick!" said the Professor. The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts 2011-03-19T02:00:11.277Z It has been said that we owe the expression, "Old Nick," as used familiarly for the devil, to the fact that Machiavelli's first name Was Nicholas. The Century of Columbus 2011-01-29T03:00:17.380Z I spurn thy coldness with a kick, And pile on rugs as my protectors, I'd send—to warm them—to Old Nick, Thy parsimonious directors! Mr. Punch's Railway Book 2011-01-23T03:00:16.120Z So, one day, the bridge stood ready, and Old Nick stood on it to take the toll he had bargained for. Tales from the Fjeld A Second Series of Popular Tales 2011-06-13T02:00:24.710Z Old Nick gave a despairing glance at Thor Smith, who shook his head sadly. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z "Old Nick!" said Tim, with another puff at his short pipe. The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts 2011-03-19T02:00:11.277Z Still, she always makes out I was not so good as I once was, and she felt sure Old Nick and me had night conversations. Scamping Tricks and Odd Knowledge Occasionally Practised upon Public Works 2011-01-14T03:00:46.103Z Presently she was seen running back as if Old Nick was at her heels. The Pobratim A Slav Novel 2011-01-11T03:00:27.460Z The public sector management skills which ought to worry Old Nick – and do worry me – are those of the Treasury hawks. Optimism is all very well but you can take it too far 2011-01-04T11:57:04Z The three friends walked home together, all very serious, and greatly troubled in mind as to Old Nick's future. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Old Nick, in his ministerially commissioned report last week, thinks only 10 or 12, at most, can make a go of two hours a day of – memorable phrase – "reasonably low-cost but high-quality broadcasting". Hard-headed Shott shoots down Hunt's local TV plans 2010-12-19T00:06:33Z Here have I left Matilda with yon spawn of Old Nick, and kept her content only by a pledge to return with proper haste.” The Great Mogul It had been hung there in Old Nick's day and was quite as pertinent in her case as it might have been in his. The Trail of Conflict Well met, Old Nick, come out And let us trot the kids about. Impertinent Poems Nevertheless, Old Nick found himself unable to say a word; Mrs. Rantzau's smile and her dark eyes threw him into utter confusion. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Old Nick Driver had a very long head! The Great Miss Driver He is a man who likes his joke, but as clever as Old Nick himself. Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. II. You knew that Old Nick and Greyson had given the Bear Creek ranch to a returned service man, didn't you, Steve?" then as Courtlandt nodded, "He brought a wife out last spring. The Trail of Conflict It had started as “Old Nick,” but the suggestion diabolical had been sacrificed to brevity. Haviland's Chum Old Nick could not help smiling, and peace was restored, on condition that for the future only newspapers should be used for cleaning purposes. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z If Old Nick were to lose his tail, where should he go to supply the deficiency? The Handbook of Conundrums Looks as if Old Nick had built it out of sheer devilment.” 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War No one but 'Old Nick' would be so rude. The Trail of Conflict "I don't think that this was the sort of service Old Nick asked me to render him when we parted," said Jack, dryly. The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly She was undeniably handsome, however, especially in that pink morning-gown as she sat at the breakfast-table, while Old Nick revived his early memories and endeavoured to play the youthful cavalier. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z The former supposed to have been his petition, There is hope for him yet in unfeigned contrition; The latter's past praying for—merely delusion: Old Nick has already been put to confusion. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) Now, hadn't he ought to be ashamed of himself, the red-haired devil, for getting Old Nick into such a scrape by his drunken lies? The History and Records of the Elephant Club Old Nick had been consistently disagreeable to her and Peg was too young to take into consideration his age and illness. The Trail of Conflict Old Nick knew nothing about whose brother I was. The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly Old Nick sat in a corner talking to Winter, the Customs Officer, his eyes incessantly following the blue silk gown as it passed. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z "Yes; don't blow it to-night, for I've got Old Nick in my power, and he must dance until I fall senseless, unable to play longer." Belford's Magazine, Vol 2, December 1888 Few people in those days had the courage to take Old Nick good-naturedly. Devil Stories An Anthology While my pals were vacationing I was ranching, and ranching under Old Nick is no vacation. The Trail of Conflict "And is that the way I'm to keep my word to Old Nick?" said Jack, doggedly. The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly As for Old Nick, she did not even grant him so much as a nod. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z On his way home Bill muttered: "What infernal business had Old Nick at Lizzī's party?" Belford's Magazine, Vol 2, December 1888 As a rule, Old Nick is not pictured as bald, but has a head covered with locks like serpents. Devil Stories An Anthology Old Nick, young Nick he was then, had announced that the ceremony would stand for church, that he would worship God through nature. The Trail of Conflict Under the circumstances Evan would rather have been called Old Nick than "old man," but he nodded obedience to the manager's wishes and went about his business. A Canadian Bankclerk "Well, you may think yourself lucky to have got out of that as you did," said Nachmann, touching Old Nick's glass with his own. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z There is no help: Old Nick will swallow us all; so let us swallow a little comfort first. Walladmor: And Now Freely Translated from the German into English. In Two Volumes. Vol. I. Apparently this was the first time that the devil had any transactions with an American business man, who has not even faith in Old Nick. Devil Stories An Anthology Old Nick had a genius for messing things up, hadn't he? The Trail of Conflict The Old Nick himself is shot up, and hitting the high spots with fever. The Wilderness Trail Her letters were so frank and sincere, that they made quite an impression on Old Nick, and he decided to engage her. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z He has sold his soul to the deil, and Old Nick saves his own. Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story Away went the Quaker—away went the Baker, Away went the Friar—that fine fat Ghost, Whose marrow Old Nick Had intended to pick Dressed like a Woodcock, and served on toast! Devil Stories An Anthology I knew that she would keep the covenant but I consented to please Old Nick. The Trail of Conflict The equilateral triangle of theology must be turned into a square, with Old Nick for the fourth side. Arrows of Freethought This naturally led to Old Nick's finding the one particular journal he wanted to read after dinner had been sacrificed. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Old Nick does not raise storms, stir up volcanoes, stimulate earthquakes, blight crops, or spread pestilence. Flowers of Freethought (Second Series) Old Nick, in some form or other, is the basis of every kind of Christianity. Flowers of Freethought (First Series) He must have been at the Manor long enough during Old Nick's illness to have found her out. The Trail of Conflict It simply states that certain persons, who have treated the Son of Man very shabbily in his distress, shall be sent to keep company with Old Nick and his imps. Arrows of Freethought She herself, with Old Nick in attendance, sailed into the ballroom like a queen, with pearls in her hair, and her dark blue silk dress fitting like the corslet of a Valkyrie. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Frequently tempted, he fell from grace, And as often he found the devil to pay; But by diligent scourging and diligent purging He managed to keep Old Nick at bay. A line-o'-verse or two But the chief spooks are of course the devils, headed by the Devil, Satan, Beelzebub, Lucifer, Abaddon, the Serpent—in short, Old Nick. Flowers of Freethought (First Series) The favourite demon, if one may use the expression, of British sailors is now Old Nick, and one may trace his origin even more easily than that of Davy Jones. Storyology Essays in Folk-Lore, Sea-Lore, and Plant-Lore "Oh, he's got ther narve of Old Nick, as we all knows," cried a miner, and this intended compliment was acquiesced in by one and all. Buffalo Bill's Spy Trailer Or, The Stranger in Camp That evening Old Nick's little circle of friends assembled at his house. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z He got across that field as if Old Nick was after him. Raiding with Morgan People called him Old Nick playfully, as they might talk of a toothless old mastiff whose bark was worse than his bite. Flowers of Freethought (First Series) The 'Nixy' of Germany has by some been supposed traceable to 'Old Nick'; but this is not probable, since St. Nicholas has been the patron-saint of sailors for many centuries. Storyology Essays in Folk-Lore, Sea-Lore, and Plant-Lore Old Nick Hargus and his son had it in their power at last to take satisfaction for the humiliation to which he had bent them. The Duke Of Chimney Butte "I can't think what made her go off like that, all of a sudden," said Old Nick, almost wistfully. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z That girl of mine was regularly struck on Old Dibs, and, being a Tongan, was full of the Old Nick, and would have bit my ear off if I had lifted my hand to him. Wild Justice: Stories of the South Seas Poor Old Nick is on his last legs and cannot last much longer. Flowers of Freethought (First Series) There is, however, some confusion in the nautical mythology between the original Old Nick and the popular Saint Nicholas. Storyology Essays in Folk-Lore, Sea-Lore, and Plant-Lore The more evil-minded gossips in the bank said he was in league with “Old Nick.” The Fifth String Our dear Old Nick is a queer old stick, And a bachelor gay was he, Till the widow's charms occasioned alarms, In the rest of the Company. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z L. E. R. There were also malignant marine monsters known as Nicors, from whose name has been derived the proverbial Old Nick. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas When this sobriquet of Old Nick first came into use is unknown. Flowers of Freethought (First Series) With "Old Nick" Frye the eleventh commandment, "Thou shalt not get caught," outweighed all the rest. Uncle Terry A Story of the Maine Coast What, in Old Nick’s name, fetches ’em this way, an’ jest at the time when they ain’t wanted?” The Wild Huntress Love in the Wilderness Old Nick, in a black frock-coat, advanced ceremoniously towards them; he said very little, however, and seemed generally rather ill at ease. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Nick Machiavel had ne'er a trick, Though he gave his name to our Old Nick. Familiar Quotations A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature They omit the lofty titles he was once addressed by, and fearless of his feeble thunders and lightnings, they familiarly style him Old Nick. Flowers of Freethought (First Series) Of all the smooth, elusive vultures lurking in the shadow of the temple of justice, or perching upon it, Nicholas Frye, or "Old Nick," as many called him, was the most cunning. Uncle Terry A Story of the Maine Coast “In the name o’ Old Nick, who kin they be?” asked Wingrove, as we halted on the ridge, where the fugitives had been last seen. The Wild Huntress Love in the Wilderness Old Nick, of course, went down to the quay to see her off. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z It is most assuredly an original text, and its author was either Vespucius or the Old Nick. The Discovery of America Vol. 1 (of 2) with some account of Ancient America and the Spanish Conquest Nick Machiavel had ne'er a trick Tho' he gave his name to our Old Nick. Flowers of Freethought (First Series) You needn't hop, you two," he commented irritably; "you can have your Old Nick, Paulette, for all me! The La Chance Mine Mystery “What, in Old Nick’s name, kin they be?” inquired my companion—though only in soliloquy, for he saw that I was as much puzzled as himself. The Wild Huntress Love in the Wilderness She spread it out on the table, smoothing it with her fingers so tenderly that Old Nick, had he seen her, would have been frantic with jealousy. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z So there you are,— Bit of Old Nick's worstest particular. 'All's Well!' Old Nick is now used to frighten children with, and by-and-bye he may be employed like the old garden-god to frighten away the crows. Flowers of Freethought (First Series) A juggler once had travelled thorough Each city, market-town, and borough; You'd think, so far his art transcended, Old Nick upon his fingers tended. Fables of John Gay (Somewhat Altered) But the Old Nick got in me and I—well, you know how I acted. The Rover Boys in Southern Waters or The Deserted Steam Yacht Old Nick sat for a long while staring thoughtfully before him. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z A Scandinavian sea-sprite, whence some derive our "Old Nick" in preference to St. Nicholas, the modern patron of sailors. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. During the witch mania the world was treated to a great deal of curious information about Old Nick. Flowers of Freethought (First Series) “And coming as though Old Nick were after them.” The Young Railroaders Tales of Adventure and Ingenuity Old Nick has more influence with York than I have. Desert Conquest or, Precious Waters Old Nick was so intent in studying her that he had not time to look away before she turned round and laughingly exclaimed: "Well, are you afraid I shall spoil the joint?" Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z But he wouldn't have cared anyhow, for he had made up his mind to go in there no matter what was there, torpedoes or the very Old Nick himself. A Prisoner of Morro In the Hands of the Enemy Old Nick used to appear at the witches' Sabbaths in the form of a goat, or a brawny black man, who courted all the pretty young witches and made them submit to his embraces. Flowers of Freethought (First Series) If you do they'll stop again, run back and kick like mad, and then Old Nick himself wouldn't start 'em. The Wit and Humor of America, Volume VIII (of X) Old Nick, who taught the village school, Wedded a maid of homespun habit; He was as stubborn as a mule, She was as playful as a rabbit. The Book of Humorous Verse Old Nick agreed to it all, helplessly as a child. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Old Nick and, probably, the dickens— "I cannot tell what the dickens his name is my husband had him of.—What do you call your knight's name, sirrah?" The Romance of Words (4th ed.) But what has all this to do with 'Old Nick'? The Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. 1 Once it mounts above our heads, I defy Old Nick himself to tell east from west. Gaspar the Gaucho A Story of the Gran Chaco I could see both deer and mar dancing all over the groun’, as if Old Nick himself hed got among ’em. The Hunters' Feast Conversations Around the Camp Fire Old Nick was utterly astonished when Mrs. Rantzau informed him that she found herself compelled to leave Strandvik, the air, unfortunately, did not agree with her. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z I believe with Uncle Jason that it's foolish to give Old Nick a fair show. How Janice Day Won I think Old Nick ought to be Viscount Van, for alliteration sake. Memoirs of the Court of George IV. 1820-1830 (Vol 1) From the Original Family Documents He may be a Fenian, and he may be Old Nick himself, but he's never done you fellows any harm. The Lady of the Ice A Novel They jostled and shoved past each other, I thought, as if Old Nick were after them, none wishing to occupy the unenviable position of last man, or rather boy. Young Tom Bowling The Boys of the British Navy It was nothing unusual, however, for Old Nick to hoist his flag, especially of late, since Schoolmaster Pedersen opposite had taken to hoisting "clean colours." Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Nicholas’s Clerks, highwaymen; so called by a pun on the phrase Old Nick and St. Nicholas who presided over scholars. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 "As if the very Old Nick was in him," was the reply. Boy Scouts in the Philippines Or, The Key to the Treaty Box "They take us for the Old Nick," said Mont. "Twelve o'clock," exclaimed the captain, who was always as punctual as fate; "I said we should sail at twelve." The Wizard of the Sea A Trip Under the Ocean Other expressions, such as Old Nick, Old Harry, have found a home in Wales. Welsh Folk-Lore a Collection of the Folk-Tales and Legends of North Wales The first time Old Nick saw this, he at once ordered a huge white sheet with the Union mark in one corner. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Then I made her as mad as Old Nick by a little mistake of mine. Dixie Hart I hope the next crack won't give us a picture of the Old Nick himself, horns, split hoofs, forked tail and all! The Outdoor Chums at Cabin Point or The Golden Cup Mystery Old Nick, or even the French, would be unable to find any meat in your house. Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia "Huh," grunted Mollie, as she flung herself upon Old Nick's back and patted him soothingly. The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle Or, The Girl Miner of Gold Run At dinner that evening Old Nick did his utmost to make things cheerful, but in vain; Smith was miserable, and miserable he remained. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z It had such good results, that a few seconds later, the three horses were plunging off along the bottom of the gully as if Old Nick himself had been after them. The Border Boys Across the Frontier His friends called him Santa Claus; and those who were most intimate ventured to say, "Old Nick." Christmas Its Origin, Celebration and Significance as Related in Prose and Verse So the dialogue opens between Old Nick and Nichol in the approved fashion: Lucifer. The Growth of English Drama Sometimes," spoke up Mollie, as she reined Old Nick into a walk, "I wish I had the courage to rob somebody else's mine, Meggy, and plant the gold in yours. The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle Or, The Girl Miner of Gold Run Naturally enough, then, Old Nick had to be shown the fowl-runs, though until that date his fondness for the tribe had been exclusively confined to the table. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Old Nick, who taught the village school, Wedded a maid of homespun habit; He was stubborn as a mule, She was playful as a rabbit. The Wit and Humor of America, Volume III. (of X.) Mark was his real name, but Nick was what they called him, after the "Old Nick," for he was a devil if there ever was one, a big, rollicking devil—that is, outwardly. The Best Short Stories of 1921 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story "Did you ever hear tell, too, why Old Nick never came into Cornwall?" News from the Duchy "Maybe we are," chuckled Mollie, urging Old Nick on to even greater speed. The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle Or, The Girl Miner of Gold Run Old Nick likewise found it advisable to disappear, after a vain attempt to bring the injured painter to reason, assuring him that it was only a joke, no harm intended, etc. etc. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z "Now what in the Old Nick does he mean by that?" said Radisson. Heralds of Empire Being the Story of One Ramsay Stanhope, Lieutenant to Pierre Radisson in the Northern Fur Trade God help us if we have to look to law for justice; go to law with Old Nick, and the court held in the low countries! The Cross and the Shamrock Or, How To Defend The Faith. An Irish-American Catholic Tale Of Real Life, Descriptive Of The Temptations, Sufferings, Trials, And Triumphs Of The Children Of St. Patrick In The Great Republic Of Washington. A Book For The Entertainment And Special Instructions Of The Catholic Male And Female Servants Of The United States. Missus," says he, "if the Parson's anywhere alive, we'll find 'en: and if that Frenchman be Old Nick himself, he shall rue the day he ever set foot in Manaccan parish! News from the Duchy Mollie, her teeth grimly set, her knees dug into Old Nick's sides, was doing her best to keep him from trying to climb on the back of one of the other horses. The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle Or, The Girl Miner of Gold Run Their anger was very naturally turned upon Old Nick. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z "Old Nick got the better of me twice, though," said Bacchus. Aunt Phillis's Cabin Or, Southern Life As It Is But I'll get her one of these days, an' then her devil of a father will know that Dan Hivers has some of the Old Nick in him as well as he has. Glen of the High North We back Danton any day against Old Nick. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 337, November, 1843 "Anybody would think he was our granny, the way he dictates to us," she complained, as she flicked a fly from Old Nick's side, thereby causing him to shy wildly. The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle Or, The Girl Miner of Gold Run Old Nick was not without some scruples, but after further pressure he at last consented to give his support as far as he could. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z There is perhaps some truth in the statement which would derive the Satanic patronymic of ‘Old Nick’ from these beings, as spirits extremely familiar to the Teutonic mind. Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine "A boy and a girl on the other side of the river ran away as if the Old Nick were after them." The Mansion of Mystery Being a Certain Case of Importance, Taken from the Note-book of Adam Adams, Investigator and Detective "Oh, we have lots of names for him—Old Nick, for instance." Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities Get down there, Old Nick, you wicked beast. The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle Or, The Girl Miner of Gold Run Old Nick hardly knew the place again when he came down to breakfast next morning, to find Mrs. Rantzau presiding at table in a pink morning-gown and dainty shoes. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z With a half comical smile Tom replied, 'I told him the Old Nick was to pay, though I am afraid I used a stronger name for his Satanic majesty than that. Tracy Park "Full of the Old Nick, like most healthy boys," he answered. John Henry Smith A Humorous Romance of Outdoor Life "Why, dear me, I thought the Old Nick and all his couriers had pounced down upon us." Deadwood Dick, The Prince of the Road or, The Black Rider of the Black Hills Even "Old Nick," who had been the most difficult to understand and win, now was devoted to Mollie. The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle Or, The Girl Miner of Gold Run Friends of the house were soon thoroughly convinced that Old Nick was done for; the widow had captivated him beyond recall. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z We may remark that the monks having transformed Odin into the devil, our designation of his Satanic Majesty, as Old Nick appears to be a mere corruption of these appellations of the Teutonic divinity. The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson Sometimes he had been nicknamed "Nick," or "Old Nick," and then he became a demon, or the Devil, or the "Evil spirit of the North." From John O'Groats to Land's End Vain Edith's hope, and vain Mrs. Waugh's expostulations, Old Nick was not to be mollified. The Missing Bride Poodles are all as cunning as Old Nick. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, April 25, 1891 Old Nick had no intention of going himself, but Mrs. Rantzau pointed out that it was his duty, as a loyal and patriotic citizen, to attend. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z When all the molecules decay and go to the Old Nick, the body can no longer live. Marie Bashkirtseff (From Childhood to Girlhood) They swear and tear And never fear Old Nick in his worst features. The Ten Pleasures of Marriage and the Second Part, The Confession of the New Married Couple This was all the satisfaction Mrs. Waugh got from Old Nick, when she had related to him the sorrowful story of Edith's widowhood and return, and had appealed to his generosity in her behalf. The Missing Bride He leaped from the cart, gave the rein a turn round the gate-post, and ran along the green path of the wood-lot as if Old Nick were chasing behind. Twice Told Tales Old Nick was very taciturn that evening as he walked home with Mrs. Rantzau. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z "Hang the canting vagabond—why not call people by their proper titles; name Old Nick at once, and the lady whose soubriquet is unmentionable, but who, report says, has a town residence in Babylon." International Weekly Miscellany - Volume 1, No. 5, July 29, 1850 Well, to my mind, Travers may as well get himself used to places that are hot and filled with smoke—fur if he ain't one of Old Nick's own ones, I never see any— KATE. Representative Plays by American Dramatists: 1856-1911: in Mizzoura The deuce!—if you can't decide, I must decide for you," growled Old Nick, storming down toward the extremity of the hall, and roaring—"Old Hen! The Missing Bride Old Nick from his place of last resort Came up and looked the world over. Black Beetles in Amber That same evening Smith went round for a chat with Old Nick, as he often did. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z By this time Old Nick was thoroughly perturbed. Cobwebs from an Empty Skull "Was he sitting up in the window with his legs crossed, and his arms folded, and his face making you think of the Old Nick?" asked Tommy. Boy Scouts in Northern Wilds "I'm hearin' something that would be music for the ears of Old Nick." The Night Horseman A queer stick," thought Burton, as he gained the street; "but Old Nick is seldom so black as he's painted! The Experiences of a Barrister, and Confessions of an Attorney On the way he encountered Old Nick, who was rude enough to smile at him, and say, "Rather neat that, don't you think?" Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z About this time it was a pleasing study to watch the countenance of Old Nick. Cobwebs from an Empty Skull Old Nick himself must be a grand, two-handed man, and as such we must give him credit. Ashton-Kirk, Investigator They called him "Old Nick," but no man among them was further away from that august personage in character and personality. The Mystery of Monastery Farm He left the cell, and he walked until He joined Old Nick on the top of the hill. A Mere Accident During the week that followed Old Nick was positively inundated with applications. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z "Old Nick has a great hold on me, and I'm sure he will dispute your right." My Brilliant Career Nick Attwood,--young Nick,--I hope Old Nick will never catch thee--upon my word I do, and on the remnant of mine honour! Master Skylark There was a colored man by the name of Joe Nick, called Old Nick by a great many white people of me city. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Maryland Narratives Mr. Cruncher, with some diffidence, explained himself as meaning "Old Nick's." A Tale of Two Cities Old Nick murmured something politely, and was conscious that he flushed up to the roots of his white mane. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z "Old Nick will run away with you for being so ungrateful," he returned. My Brilliant Career O Coenobite, O coenobite, Monastical gregarian, You differ from the anchorite, That solitudinarian: With vollied prayers you wound Old Nick; With dropping shots he makes him sick. The Devil's Dictionary In June of 1865 Old Nick returned to Ellicott City dressed in a uniform of blue, showing that he had joined the Federal Army. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Maryland Narratives If we can accomplish that," said he, "I am a strong advocate to send them, hostages and all, to Old Nick, and surprise him with a group of nobility and republicans. The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson Old Nick laid down his pipe and put on his glasses, and sat watching the other with an expression only half serious. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z "Old Nick will have me anyhow," I thought to myself as I drove home amid the shadows. My Brilliant Career It isn't," she said, after a moment of concentrated gazing, "it's still there—and it looks like Old Nick—oh, Amory, what'll we do! This Side of Paradise His friends called his Santa Claus, and those who were most intimate ventured to say "Old Nick." Hans Brinker; or, the Silver Skates Long was it thought that the common domestic title of the devil, "Old Nick," was an abbreviation of Machiavelli's Christian name. Brann the Iconoclast — Volume 10 Smith stepped aside, and scraped out the tobacco from the pipe he had just filled, but Old Nick's searching glance perceived that he had flushed up to the roots of his hair. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Now the very Old Nick is to pay at the World's Fair, and an exasperating stringency in the money market. Brann the Iconoclast — Volume 01 In my terror and turmoil of mind I could imagine nothing less than that the Old Nick, at the moment of our overturn, had annihilated my wife and jumped into her petticoats. Mosses from an Old Manse and other stories "I don't believe Old Nick can be so very, ugly" said Aunt Jamesina reflectively. Anne of the Island He leaped from the cart, gave the rein a turn round the gate post, and ran along the green path of the wood-lot as if Old Nick were chasing behind. From Twice Told Tales Smith had brightened up considerably by now, but, try as he would, he could not admit that Old Nick's experience as related was analogous to the present situation. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z The more evil-minded gossips in the bank said he was in league with "Old Nick." The Fifth String "Swear away, my good friend; much your swearing will avail in your own case in a court of justice," continued Old Nick. Tales and Novels — Volume 06 But what in the name of Old Nick made you choose me out of the whole British Army?' Echoes of the War "The Chancellor is a living chronicle, and his conversation chiefly consists in reminiscences of events I would rather forget" "Memory is an invention of Old Nick," said Lady Castlemaine. London Pride Or When the World Was Younger Old Nick drank a glass, sniffed at the wine, put on a serious air and said solemnly: "It's getting cloudy." Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z An' all the time 'Mandy did act like the very Old Nick, jest as any old maid would that hadn't set her mind on menfolks till she was thirty-five. Meadow Grass Tales of New England Life "Great news and bad for Old Nick, or some belonging to him, thanks be to Heaven! for myself hates him." Tales and Novels — Volume 06 He, however, has no scruple about claiming my acquaintance, even when his common-sense, if he had any, might teach him that I would as willingly exchange a nod with the Old Nick. Monsieur du Miroir (From "Mosses from an Old Manse") If you do, they'll stop again, run back and kick like mad, and then Old Nick himself wouldn't start 'em. The Clockmaker Or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville As soon as Old Nick had finished the draft, a heated discussion took place as to the price to be fixed per head. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z "My soul, Lucindy!" cried Mrs. Wilson, startled into a more robust frankness than usual, "you do look like the Old Nick!" Meadow Grass Tales of New England Life "Tut! is that all? then they'll thrive, and set up again grander than ever, I'll engage: have not they Old Nick for an attorney at their back? a good warrant?" Tales and Novels — Volume 06 They may well say, Fall in love with Old Nick, and you'll think him a beauty.' A Desperate Character and Other Stories I believe they thought it was Old Nick alive, a-treatin' himself to a swim. The Clockmaker Or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville Old Nick then set out on a round to gather in recruits for the banquet. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Then a general shout, and off went the Tartars, as if Old Nick was at their heels, halloing most fearfully. Forest and Frontiers Or, Adventures Among the Indians He lives just by here, in the country, under-agent to Lord Clonbrony, as Old Nick is upper-agent—it's only a joke among the people, that are not fond of them at all. Tales and Novels — Volume 06 North, South, East, and West, they have cut such a figure, That soon they will bring the whole world round our ears, And leave us no friends—but Old Nick and Algiers. The Complete Poems of Sir Thomas Moore Collected by Himself with Explanatory Notes Well, when we gets to the races, father he gets colt and puts him in an old wagon, with a worn out Dutch harness, and breast band; he looked like Old Nick, that's a fact. The Clockmaker Or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville Old Nick and Halvor Berg were good friends, so the reception in this case was good enough. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Who lendeth nothing is an ugly and wicked creature, and an accursed imp of the infernal Old Nick. Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 3 And I can't think the agent, though they that know him best call him Old Nick, would be so wicked to take from us that which he never gave us. Tales and Novels — Volume 06 Waft him, oh ye kindly breezes, Waft this Lord of place and pelf, Any where his Lordship pleases, Tho' 'twere to Old Nick himself! The Complete Poems of Sir Thomas Moore Collected by Himself with Explanatory Notes From different points of view, it should appear to change,—now an old man, now an old woman,—a gunner, a farmer, or the Old Nick. Passages from the American Notebooks, Volume 1 They chatted comfortably for a while, more especially about Berg's boats, the Seaflower, Ceres, and so on, until Old Nick suddenly produced his list. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z "They thought you were Old Nick himself and his demon dog!" vouchsafed Clive, very brave now the alarm was over. Monitress Merle "No, to be sure, I wouldn't: great news! would I make no differ in the presence of Old Nick and my lady?" said he, in Irish. Tales and Novels — Volume 06 We've got to know where we stand, or there will be the Old Nick to pay. Blindfolded "Like a kid raised under restraint, now free and full of the de—Old Nick!" The Boy Scout Camera Club, or, the Confession of a Photograph Old Nick occupied himself meantime in surreptitiously setting the pointer of Halvor Berg's barometer down to hurricane level. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Mitchell's pipe would have smoked out Old Nick; it was an ancient string-bound meerschaum, and strong enough to kill a blackfellow. Children of the Bush "And who the devil are you, sir?" said Old Nick. Tales and Novels — Volume 06 On the way to the kitchen Old Nick, who had taken up his whip, flourished it to hurry the child along, saying as he did so, "Now, you little gump, here's your treat." The Poorhouse Waif and His Divine Teacher She doubted not, that such an envious creature as Miss Howe was glad that Mrs. Lovelace had eloped—jealousy and love was Old Nick! Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 5 At last, having ploughed his way conscientiously through the invitation, Berg looked up, with a searching glance at Old Nick, who faced him without moving a muscle. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z But you see, the Old Nick is powerful—he shakes the hills. Plays Ay, I remember on their first acquaintance, that Mike mistook Saucy Nick, for Old Nick. Wyandotte Those words Edwin felt were appropriate because Old Nick had knelt beside a chair when explaining what he wanted him to do, and he remembered that he had knelt thus at the old lady's knee. The Poorhouse Waif and His Divine Teacher Vengents, like a 2 tined pitchfork in the hands of Old Nick, will bust up any party which goes back onto its trusted leaders. Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 31, October 29, 1870 Old Nick began folding up the list, but very slowly. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z "I only know that they can shut their mouths; and the devil himself—I beg your pardon, madam—Old Nick himself never could unscrew them." Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale It put the Old Nick back into me! Tales of the Jazz Age Not unlike a cart's,—but that can't be;—for when Could "all the King's horses, and all the King's men," With Old Nick for a wagoner, drive one up "PEN?" The Humorous Poetry of the English Language; from Chaucer to Saxe May Old Nick run away with such relations who send you such great girls as this without paying the postage.' Mysteries of Paris — Volume 02 On leaving Halvor Berg's, Old Nick regarded the matter as settled; when this cautious old card had put his name, the rest of them would soon follow after. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z From their narrow and lime-eyed outlook the coast-guard beheld in him the latest incarnation of Old Nick; yet they hated him only in an abstract manner, and as men feel toward that evil one. Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale What makes this likely is, that he always had with him a great red ape called Gargousse, which was so cunning, and wicked, that one would have said he had Old Nick in him. Mysteries of Paris, V3 Old Nick, who taught the village school, Wedded a maid of homespun habit; He was stubborn as a mule, She was playful as a rabbit. The Humorous Poetry of the English Language; from Chaucer to Saxe Buddy's a wild hoss and he's got a streak of the Old Nick in him. Flowing Gold He glanced out of the window and up along the street, in case Old Nick might be coming along. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z If I should be straightened out, it would be the awfulest set-back Old Nick ever had; and if such a thing should happen he'd never feel sure of any one after that.' A Knight of the Nineteenth Century He had never bought but one bill of the other dry goods house, and did not like their traveling man; but now he would have bought of Old Nick rather than buy of Luce. A Man of Samples Something about the men he met "On the Road" Jack saw the German lad chasing through the undergrowth as if the very Old Nick was after him, swinging his cap as he ran, and shouting out some words which he could not understand. Boy Scouts in a Submarine : or, Searching an Ocean Floor "It is the very Old Nick in you both!" The Desired Woman He made faces at Smith, who, however, was not in the mood to appreciate the humour of the situation, which fact seemed further to increase Old Nick's amusement. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z A while ago you felt like a saint and acted like one, now you talk and act as if Old Nick and all his imps had got a hold on ye. A Knight of the Nineteenth Century He laid aside his austerity, and was no longer a butler but a good-looking chap of thirty-five who had the "very Old Nick" in him. Mr. Bingle "The Old Nick take the luck!" muttered one of the other men. The Rover Boys on the Ocean Or, a chase for a fortune Well, when we gets to the races, father he gets colt and puts him in an old waggon, with a worn out Dutch harness, and breast band; he looked like Old Nick, that's a fact. The Clockmaker — or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville Meantime Old Nick sat stuffing an embroidered antimacassar into his mouth, laughing till the cushioned sofa and the picture above shook in dismay. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z "Now who in the name of Old Nick can he be?" The Rover Boys at School But my lady—heard ye never the old rhyme— "'Overlook the Fairies' Well— None did that since Adam fell; Overlook the Fairies' Hill— Then Old Nick shall have his fill.'" Masters of the Guild "A lie, it be—a lie, a lie!" cried the Ancient, "'twere Old Nick, I see un—plain as I see you." The Broad Highway My dear Mr. Osborne, I am not afraid of the Old Nick himself. Half a Rogue Old Nick threw the antimacassar under the sofa, and his face resumed its most serious expression. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z The valet then took his turn; and repeated, after his hour of service, that "Old Nick" in his tantrums had been more like the Prince of Darkness than ever. The Small House at Allington Susan says Jims is the cleverest child she ever saw and can recognize Old Nick when he sees him—this because Jims threw poor Doc out of an upstairs window one day. Rilla of Ingleside You don't mind Old Nick, do 'ee, lad? The Broad Highway With all my heart; only she might do better, and I don't see how she could do worse, unless she went to Old Nick for a mate. Foul Play Smith greeted her somewhat bashfully as she entered, but Old Nick chucked her under the chin in his superior paternal manner, and asked how she had got on at the dance. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z "Why, your master must be Old Nick himself." Five Weeks in a Balloon Why don't you ask me where Old Nick is, and how he does? East Lynne That will bother old Rae some; it would bother Old Nick himself. Corporal Cameron of the North West Mounted Police; a tale of the Macleod trail A volley of curses came from that well which would have shocked Old Nick himself. Defenders of Democracy; contributions from representative men and women of letters and other arts from our allies and our own country, edited by the Gift book committee of the Militia of Mercy And off went Old Nick, hurrying down the street to the Warden's. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Old Nick," replied Boswell; "and I can tell you there's a pretty fight on between the supporters of the administration and the opposition. The Enchanted Typewriter He, and his whole family—including Victor—had my permission to migrate in that direction and I wished Old Nick joy of their company. The Rise of Roscoe Paine He'd back Old Nick himself if he came with a good tale. The Return Old Nick, who taught the village-school, Wedded a maid of homespun habit; He was as stubborn as a mule, She was as playful as a rabbit. Poems The cause of this disaster was Old Nick, who had come up during the morning to the hall to see how the decorations were getting on. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z “Old Nick’s playing at marbles to-night,” they would say to one another, pausing to listen. John Ingerfield and Other Stories But she's got a way with her that would make Old Nick confess his sins, if she set out to larn 'em. The Rise of Roscoe Paine Sometimes I think the world goes on the toss-up-a-penny plan, and again it seems almost as if Old Nick himself was behind the scenes. A Face Illumined I kin pilot steamers, but I can't fight a menagerie and a pack of boys with the very Old Nick in them. The Circus Boys on the Mississippi : or, Afloat with the Big Show on the Big River Thor Smith, the magistrate's clerk, was of the same opinion, but liked a touch of honest dialect occasionally; he was not unwilling on occasion to contradict Old Nick. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Old Nick had scattered his marbles far and wide, and there were rents and fissures in the pebbly wall such as the oldest fisherman had never known before. John Ingerfield and Other Stories That fellow Dean has a lot of influence here—heaven knows why!—and he hates me worse than Old Nick hates holy water. The Rise of Roscoe Paine These varmint are on and off like shadows, and as cunning as Old Nick. A Simpleton After arrival at Ferriby there would be ample opportunity for the notes to be taken ashore and handed over to Archer, and Archer "could plant stuff on Old Nick himself." The Pit Prop Syndicate Old Nick settled himself on a big birchwood sofa, with soft springs, into which he sank about half a foot deep. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z "Old Nick is enough for them!" said he. The Underground City, or, the Child of the Cavern Then she hopped and skipped about the field where her husband stood parleying with Old Nick. "there's a shot for you, fire away," said the Devil. Myths and myth-makers: Old Tales and Superstitions Interpreted by Comparative Mythology They are little transparent-looking creatures that look shallow, but are as deep as Old Nick, and make you love them in spite of your judgment. A Simpleton A moment later Old Nick entered, flushed and out of breath. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z "You can think yourself lucky it went off as well as it did," said Old Nick. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z "Old Nick himself must have been down this way!" said Jack, not without a slight feeling of terror. The Underground City, or, the Child of the Cavern Old Nick was suddenly seized with a fit of coughing, under cover of which he managed to empty his glass of Muscatel into a flower-pot by the window. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z The pile-driver had got to sixteen when they heard Old Nick's voice outside: "Yes, those white-cheeked Leghorns are splendid, really splendid." Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Scarcely had Old Nick arrived at his post, glass in hand, when lo, not one, but two handkerchiefs waved from the Warden's garden. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z The dance took place, and on the following day Old Nick sat pondering and trying to remember what had happened after twelve o'clock, his memory being somewhat defective. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Old Nick took advantage of the opportunity to observe her more closely. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z He was more accustomed to finding Old Nick on such occasions in dressing-gown and slippers, with his old rocking-chair drawn up, and his feet on the table. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Coolest of all the conspirators was Old Nick, who walked about, smiling and content, enjoying his own observation of the entire menagerie, as he called it. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z "Water isn't hot," muttered Old Nick, clasping both hands about the jug. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z I wonder how Old Nick's getting on with that list now? Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Old Nick complained of headache that evening, and the party broke up earlier than usual. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z |
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