But his superiors soon discovered his talents as a preacher, and he was sent to make his way before the court, where he became a great favourite, especially with Madame de Sevigne, who was no mean critic.
In Dublin," adds Kelly, "she was not only a great favourite in tragedy, but also in many parts of genteel comedy.
Her father had been very kind to General Lee during the eventful months of the siege of that town, and his daughter had been often to see him and was a great favourite of his.
He was a great favourite in Baltimore, as he was everywhere, especially with ladies and little children.
Duroc, who was at this time very young, was a great favourite of the First Consul.
Previous to her marriage with Louis, Hortense cherished an attachment for Duroc, who was at that time a handsome man about thirty, and a great favourite of Bonaparte.
But as the ladies, with whom he was a great favourite, were not devoid of influence with the Minister of War, Murat was, by their interest, attached to the engineer corps in the expedition to Egypt.
My hat indeed is a great favourite; and though I got it literally for an old song, I would not exchange it for the best beaver in Britain.
This is no my ain house," is a great favourite air of mine; and if you will send me your set of it, I will task my muse to her highest effort.
I am staying here for a few hours to see the Dowager Duchess who was a great favourite of my mother and was quite vexed with me last year because I left Germany without paying her a visit here.
Ampère, a distinguished professor and a great favourite of Madame Récamier who takes him about with her, is a witty and lively character, though with no distinction of manner.
Guillon, Bishop of Morocco, the Queen's first almoner, and a great favourite at the château.
A native of Mannheim and a great favourite at the Court of the Grand Duchess Stephanie of Baden.
Drummond was a great favourite, and had earned her favour partly by never talking nonsense to her; a great distinction.
We had an excellent and beautiful pointer, called Hero, a great favourite, who generally lived in the garden, but at the first clap of thunder he used to rush howling indoors, and place his face on my knee.
Landscape painting has been always a great favourite with me; and you have really contributed much to my entertainment.
No wonder Kate has been a great favouriteat home; but she's a great favourite with me too, Osborne.
Kate, you know, is a great favourite--always has been.
The old-fashioned Spanish dance was a great favourite at that time, when germans were unknown.
Grandmother Van Kortlandt had some money; but Hanny was named for her, and Joe was a great favourite.
Mrs. Sigourney they thought rather grave and dry; but Mrs. Hemans, with her soft flowing numbers and beautiful face, was a great favourite.
This same dog was a great favourite, and much domesticated.
Suspicion fell on a well-behaved dog--a great favourite, and up to that time distinguished for his honesty.
He possessed one which was a great favourite, and a constant companion in all his rambles.
His brother Charles had visited there two years before, and was a great favourite, for the Irish people love music, and would always go to hear his hymns.
He became a great favourite, and was soon looked upon as the "captain" of the school.
Mary had always been a great favourite with Mr. Wesley, and a proud little girl she was when he took her on his knee and gave her a silver penny.
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