Date: 1762
"Whatever glaring signs of Mr. Alworth's love appeared, she set them all down to the account of friendship; till at length his mind was so torn with grief and despair, that no longer able to conceal the cause of his greatest sufferings, he begged her to teach him how to conquer a passion, which, ...
preview | full record— Scott [née Robinson], Sarah (1720-1795)
Date: 1762
"But she carefully concealed these new sensations, in hopes that he would more easily conquer his passion, for not thinking it returned."
preview | full record— Scott [née Robinson], Sarah (1720-1795)
Date: 1763
"That he would himself assist her to conquer an inclination which is incompatible with the views which the most indulgent of parents entertains for her happiness?"
preview | full record— Brooke [née Moore], Frances (bap. 1724, d. 1789)
Date: 1763
"The trial was too great for the softness of a heart like mine; I had almost conquered my own passion, when I became a victim to his."
preview | full record— Brooke [née Moore], Frances (bap. 1724, d. 1789)
Date: 1763
"How painful the conquest over the sweetest affections of the human heart! "
preview | full record— Brooke [née Moore], Frances (bap. 1724, d. 1789)
Date: 1763
"I feel a horror I cannot conquer at the idea of ever receiving the visit your Lordship has proposed; but conscious of the injustice of indulging it, I sacrifice it to our antient friendship, and only postpone, not refuse, the visit."
preview | full record— Brooke [née Moore], Frances (bap. 1724, d. 1789)
Date: 1765 [1764]
"Jerome was heartily grieved to discover his son's inclination for that Princess; and leaving him to his rest; promised in the morning to acquaint him with important reasons for conquering his passion."
preview | full record— Walpole, Horatio [Horace], fourth earl of Orford (1717-1797)
Date: 1765 [1764]
"Theodore had almost declared for her rival, made her determine to conquer her passion, and cede the beloved object to her friend."
preview | full record— Walpole, Horatio [Horace], fourth earl of Orford (1717-1797)
Date: Published serially, 1765-1770
"Edward could only win your Cities, but Philippa conquers Hearts"
preview | full record— Brooke, Henry (c. 1703-1783)
Date: Published serially, 1765-1770
"O, my Fanny, he cried, my most noble, my adorable Creature! what a Combat have you fought, what a Conquest have you gained, of Grace over Nature, of Virtue against Passion!"
preview | full record— Brooke, Henry (c. 1703-1783)