Quadrille Ruled

Famous quotes containing the words quadrille and/or ruled:

“Most English talk is a quadrille in a sentry-box.”
—Henry James (1843–1916)

“Here lieth the worthy warrior
Who never bloodied sword;
Here lieth the noble counsellor,
Who never held his word.
Here lieth his Excellency,
Who ruled all the state;
Here lieth the Earl of Leicester,
Whom all the world did hate.”
—Anonymous. 16th century.