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When a man's wife has not the wisdom wanted, it is well that he go to his Bishop, for Bishops are full of good counsel, even for the ruling of seven churches, so I have heard." "It is not hearsay between thee and Bishop Hedley. Thou art well acquainted with him." "Well then, in the end thou wilt take thy own way." "Dost thou want me to say 'yes' today, and rue it tomorrow?
Then a portion of this force stealthily advanced, seeking to take the British by surprise. The first to discover the presence of the enemy was Hedley Vicars. With great judgment he made his men lie down till the Russians were within twenty paces. Then, springing to his feet, he shouted: "Now, 97th, on your pins and charge!" His force was about 200, that of the enemy nearly 2000!
'Those words are more golden than gold! says Miss Havergal, as she orders them to be inscribed upon her tomb. 'They are like a gleam from the Mercy-seat! cries Donald Menzies. 'They are the sheet-anchor of my soul! Hedley Vicars tells his sweetheart.
This being the case, their own leader ordered his trumpeter to sound a halt, and the successful party set up a tremendous cheer as they waved their hats and flashed their swords in the sunshine. "Yes," muttered General Hedley, as he looked back at his triumphant enemies exulting over his defeat, but too helpless to pursue, "make much of it; a reverse may come sooner than you expect."
This is quite true, and presumably was true in Jowett's day, not only of the great public but of the Established Church. Catherine Marsh, the author of The Life of Hedley Vicars, wrote to Jowett assuring him of her complete belief in the sincerity of his religious views and expressing indignation that he should have had to sign the thirty-nine Articles again. I give his reply.
"Never mind Stumps just now," said Sam Shipton, making his appearance at the moment, "but come along with me at once, for we have received an invitation, through my good and remarkable friend Frank Hedley, to the grand entertainment to be given to-night at the palace of the chief and Bahee Sahib of Junkhundee." "And who may that be?" asked Robin, with an incredulous smile.
Unscathed, in spite of the terrible dangers of the melee, Fred, after succeeding in reaching his companions, joined them in their charge, and was driven back in their reverse, riding headlong as they rode in what was hardly a retreat, but rather a running fight, till seeing his opportunity, he made for where he could see General Hedley striving, in company with the officers, to check the retrograde movement, but striving in vain.
You certainly have a remarkable forecast about the chances of business." "I don't think there is much forecast," said Brandon, with a smile. "It was only the most ordinary calculation made from the well-known fact that the exportation this year had been slight. But there comes Hedley now," he continued, moving his head a little to one side so as to look up the street.
Chief of all it's your instinct to make a home. You appear better at your own fireside than when in full dress at a reception. You " "See here, Hedley, you've got to give up this suit at last. I'm engaged," and she looked away as if she could not meet his eyes. "Engaged?" he said slowly, looking at her with startled eyes. "Well, about the same as engaged.
As he spoke, a great burning fragment of the gallery balustrade fell with a crash on to the oaken floor, the embers scattering in all directions, the gallery floor rose in the intense heat, as if a wave were passing through it, and as all backed involuntarily toward the door, one of the suits of armour fell forward with a crash. "It would be utter madness," said General Hedley. "At least here.
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