John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
John Home 1724-1808 John Bartlett
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| In the first days Of my distracting grief, I found myself As women wish to be who love their lords. |
| Douglas. Act i. Sc. 1. |
| 2 |
| I ’ll woo her as the lion wooes his brides. |
| Douglas. Act i. Sc. 1. |
| 3 |
| My name is Norval; on the Grampian hills My father feeds his flocks; a frugal swain, Whose constant cares were to increase his store, And keep his only son, myself, at home. |
| Douglas. Act ii. Sc. 1. |
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| A rude and boisterous captain of the sea. |
| Douglas. Act iv. Sc. 1. |
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| Like Douglas conquer, or like Douglas die. |
| Douglas. Act v. Sc. 1. |