Benson Powlet; Or the French in Moscow in 1812 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1833 Excerpt: ...the eyes of the world?" "On the contrary, they shew them off to the best advantage, as merchants do their wares, that they may the sooner get them off their hands," "To what then do you attribute his conduct?" "To a wish either to prevent the young ladies from choosing for themselves, and thus interfering with his plans of ambition, or to raise curiosity, and, on the strength of mere reputation, induce young men to marry them without portions; for he is as tenacious of his money as he is pertinacious in his opinions; and as anxious to assert his own authority, as he is ready to dispute that of others." "But if his daughters be as amiable as his ward, I should presume no gentleman would require a portion with them?" G 4 "The "The man who marries merely for a fortune deserves all the misery and contempt he inevitably entails upon himself; but sometimes a man, who really loves a woman, will not marry her unless he receives some accession to his income, to enable him to support her with proper dignity. Is such a man to be rejected, and your daughter rendered miserable, by giving her to a rich man, who perhaps cares less about her than about the horses in his stable, or the dogs in his kennel. Parents should never forget that a daughter's happiness is worth the highest portion they can spare." "From all that you have said of general Eavin, and all I have seen of him myself, I fear, Mrs. Meeloff, it will be difficult for me, a mere merchant, to obtain an introduction to the family." "Don't you know that he who faints can never win? Can you not believe that I have any influence? or do you think me unwilling to exert it?" "I would "I would sooner sacrifice my own feelings, tha...