Fontenoy's

As he went he thought of Fontenoy's speech, its halting opening, the savage force of its peroration.

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He himself had no desire to follow in Fontenoy's footsteps.

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For although she was Fontenoy's friend and inspirer, a strong

Sir George Tressady — Volume I Humphry Ward 1885

Fontenoy's onslaught upon the administration of the Home Office, and, through the Home Secretary, on the Maxwell group and influence, had been long expected, and was known to have been ably prepared.

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"Do you gather that Lord Fontenoy's speech on Friday has been much taken up in the country?" said Bennett, bending forward and addressing

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So much at least was true -- no other member of Fontenoy's party had as yet given her even the chance of arguing with him.

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Fontenoy's air of overwork was more decided than ever; his eyes had almost sunk out of sight; the complexion of his broad strong face had reddened and coarsened from lack of exercise and sleep; his brown hair was thinning and grizzling fast.

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Fontenoy's in the Lords, and none the less a shrewd fellow because he happened to be also a detestable person.

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There was a vindictive eagerness in Fontenoy's voice.

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Parliament as a candidate for the Market Malford division, where the influence of Fontenoy's family was considerable.

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