45 Note 36 ( return ) [ After many disputes among the antiquaries of Rome, it seems determined, that the summit of the Capitoline hill next the river is strictly the Mons Tarpeius, the Arx; and that on the other summit, the church and convent of Araceli, the barefoot friars of St. Francis occupy the temple of Jupiter, (Nardini, Roma Antica, l. v. c. 11—16.
— from The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes) by Edward Gibbon

Disease of the body they regard as most disgraceful, and he who apprehends it, after preparing a pyre, destroys himself by fire; he (previously) anoints himself, and sitting down upon it orders it to be lighted, remaining motionless while he is burning.
— from The Geography of Strabo, Volume 3 (of 3) Literally Translated, with Notes by Strabo

One morning there was a ring at my door, and my valet came up to tell me that M. Joseph Bonenthal wanted to speak to me.
— from Complete Original Short Stories of Guy De Maupassant by Guy de Maupassant

Very few thrusts in and out were required to bring down the first rush of his sperm; this lubricated her cunt, his prick never, yielded, but stood as stiff as ever, and with hardly an instant’s pause he recommenced a more delicious action than the previous one.
— from The Romance of Lust: A classic Victorian erotic novel by Anonymous

Henry and Haufray enter, shake hands with Valentine — Henry , in turning from Valentine , half draws his sword, Orson sees him, and pushes it rudely back into the scabbard— Valentine signifies [Pg 30] to Orson that he must shake hands with his friends—he takes a hand of each, and squeezes them violently—he then shakes hands with the others— Eglantine enters, runs into Valentine 's arms— Orson is astonished, delighted at her beauty, he runs to embrace her, as Valentine has done, but is repulsed and much displeased at it— Valentine makes him kneel and kiss her hand—drums and trumpets are heard, the wild man is alarmed—the King and Courtiers enter and welcome Valentine — Orson 's attention is still fixed on the Princess—he approaches her again, she, terrified, runs for protection to Valentine — Orson seems hurt, and makes a savage kind of moaning—the King admires Orson , who wants to shake hands with him, but is taught the proper mode of approaching him by Valentine —the King orders Orson a dress, and goes off with the Princess and attendants— Valentine and Orson are following, when the latter espies Hugo , and remembering the adventure of the cloak in the forest, runs furiously towards him, and reminds him of it by action— Valentine interposes in behalf of his terrified armour-bearer, whom he reconciles to Orson , and leaves them together—Attendants bring on apparel, as ordered by the King , for Orson , who makes many whimsical mistakes in putting it on, when suddenly missing Valentine , he throws the dress at the Officers, and runs into the palace in search of his friend.
— from Valentine and Orson: A Romantic Melo-Drame As Performed at the Theatre-Royal Covent-Garden by Thomas Dibdin

But at the farther end was a small apartment of rather a more decent appearance, that is, having less the air of a place of confinement, since, unless for the large lock and chain upon the door, and the crossed and ponderous stanchions upon the window, it rather resembled the 'worst inn's worst room.'
— from Guy Mannering, Or, the Astrologer — Complete by Walter Scott

They are still, as a general rule, the home of the most highly cultivated people, as well as of the rudest and most degraded, and unquestioned arbiters of fashion and social observances.
— from How to Behave: A Pocket Manual of Republican Etiquette, and Guide to Correct Personal Habits Embracing an Exposition of the Principles of Good Manners; Useful Hints on the Care of the Person, Eating, Drinking, Exercise, Habits, Dress, Self-culture, and Behavior at Home; the Etiquette of Salutations, Introductions, Receptions, Visits, Dinners, Evening Parties, Conversation, Letters, Presents, Weddings, Funerals, the Street, the Church, Places of Amusement, Traveling, Etc., with Illustrative Anecdotes, a Chapter on Love and Courtship, and Rules of Order for Debating Societies by Samuel R. (Samuel Roberts) Wells

‘In —shire,’ was the brief reply; and there was something so cold and dry in the manner of it, that I was effectually deterred from requesting a more definite account.
— from The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë

Carnivora have the teeth rooted and markedly diphyodont and heterodont.
— from The Vertebrate Skeleton by Sidney H. (Sidney Hugh) Reynolds

"Is she working all right?" asked Mr. Damon, anxiously, and, such was the strain on him that he did not think to bless anything.
— from Tom Swift and His Sky Racer; Or, The Quickest Flight on Record by Victor Appleton

In vain your lord, like young Vespasian, [145] mourned, When the fierce flames the sanctuary burned; And I prepared to pay in verses rude A most detested act of gratitude: Even this had been your elegy, which now Is offered for your health, the table of my vow.
— from The Works of John Dryden, now first collected in Eighteen Volumes, Volume 11 by John Dryden

Already has it been remarked that a breakfast at the period in question resembled a modern dinner; and better proof could not have been afforded of the correctness of the description than the meal under discussion, which co
— from The Lancashire Witches: A Romance of Pendle Forest by William Harrison Ainsworth

As they left the church, Madame Rivals approached Madame D’Argenton and asked permission to take Jack home with her to breakfast.
— from Jack 1877 by Alphonse Daudet

It is now, however, certain that the typical amok is the result of circumstances, such as domestic jealousy or gambling losses, which render a Malay desperate and weary of his life.
— from The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg