DA MASK
Art Neuendorffer
Sitting alone upon my thought in melancholy mood,
In sight of sea, and at my back an ancient hoary wood,
I saw a fair young lady come, her secret fears to wail,
Clad all in colour of a nun, and coVERED with a VEIL;
Yet (for the day was calm and clear) I might discern her face,
As one might see a *DAMASK ROSE* hid under crystal glass.
.
. - The Earle of Oxforde.
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*DAMASK*, a. [From the city Damascus, L. Damascus, Gr. , Heb.
Dammesq, Ar. Daemeshq; cf. Heb. d'meseq; cf. It. damasco, Sp. damasco,
F. damas. Cf. Damascene, DamassÉ.]
.
1. Pertaining to, or originating at, the city of Damascus.
2. Having the color of the *DAMASK* rose.
.
But let concealment, like a worm i' the bud, Feed on her *DAMASK*
cheek. Shak.
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Damask color, a deep rose-color like that of the *DAMASK* rose. --
*DAMASK* plum, a small dark-colored plum, generally called damson. --
*DAMASK* rose (Bot.), a large, pink, hardy, and very fragrant variety
of rose (Rosa damascena) from Damascus.
.
*DAMASK ROSES* have not been known in England above one hundred
years." Bacon.
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The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre *DuMAS*
CHAPTER 34 The Colosseum.
"Well, then, if you obtain the reprieve?"
"The middle window at the Cafe Rospoli will be
hung with white *DAMASK* , bearing a *RED CROSS* ."
"And if you fail?"
"Then all three windows will have yellow draperies."
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The Count of Monte Cristo
CHAPTER 35 La Mazzolata.
.
The side windows were hung with yellow *DAMASK*, and
the centre one with white *DAMASK* and a *RED CROSS*.
The man in the mantle had kept his promise
to the TranstEVERin, and there could now be
no doubt that he was the COUNT.
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The Count of Monte Cristo
CHAPTER 36 The Carnival at Rome.
.
At the centre window, the one hung with
white *DAMASK* with a *RED CROSS*,
was a blue *DOMINO* ,
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<<One day not long before his DEATH
. an ailing FRANCOIS RABELAIS donned
. a *DOMINO* (a *CLOAKE* & *MASK*),
in which he was seen sitting beside his bed.
.
Reproached for trivializing his serious condition,
Rabelais replied, "Beati qui in *DOMINO* moriuntur"
.
. (Blessed are they who die in the Lord -
. or, of course, in a *DOMINO* ).
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Laurence Sterne. A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy.
45. Le Patisser. VERsaillEs
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*He was begirt with a clean linen APRON* , which fell below his knees,
and with a sort of a bib that went half-way up his breast; upon the
top of this, but a little below the hem, hung his *CROIX* . His basket
of little pâtés was *coVER'D oVER with a WHITE DAMASK* napkin: another
of the same kind was spread at the bottom; and there was a look of
propreté and *NEATness* throughout, that one might have bought his
pâtés of him, as much from appetite as sentiment.
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The Passionate Pilgrim Sonnet 7
Fair is my love, but not so fair as fickle;
Mild as a dove, but neither TRUE nor trusty;
Brighter than *GLASS*, and yet, as *GLASS* is, brittle;
Softer than wax, and yet, as iron, rusty:
A LILY pale, with *DAMASK dye* to grace her,
None fairer, nor none falser to deface her.
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Sitting alone upon my thought in melancholy mood,
In sight of sea, and at my back an ancient hoary wood,
I saw a fair young lady come, her secret fears to wail,
Clad all in colour of a nun, and *coVERED with a VEIL* ;
Yet (for the day was calm and clear) I might discern her face,
As one might see a *DAMASK ROSE* hid under crystal *GLASS*.
.
. - The Earle of Oxforde.
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Coriolanus Act 2, Scene 1
BRUTUS: or *VEIL'd* dames
. Commit the war of WHITE and *DAMASK* in
. Their nicely-gawded cheeks to the wanton spoil
. Of Phoebus' burning kisses: such a pother
. As if that whatsoEVER god who leads him
. Were slily crept into his human powers
. And gave him graceful posture.
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*DAMASK*, a. [From the city Damascus, L. Damascus, Gr. ,
Heb. Dammesq, Ar. Daemeshq; cf. Heb. d'meseq; cf. It. damasco,
Sp. damasco, F. *DAMAS* Cf. Damascene, DamassÉ.]
.
1. Pertaining to, or originating at, the city of Damascus.
2. Having the color of the *DAMASK ROSE* .
.
*DAMASK* color, a deep ROSE-color like that of the *DAMASK ROSE*.
.
*DAMASK ROSE* (Bot.), a large, pink, hardy, and very fragrant
variety of ROSE (Rosa damascena) from Damascus.
.
*DAMASK ROSES* have not been known in England
. above one hundred years." - Bacon.
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The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre *DuMAS*
CHAPTER 34 The Colosseum.
"Well, then, if you obtain the reprieve?"
"The middle window at the Cafe Rospoli will be
hung with *WHITE DAMASK* , bearing a *RED CROSS* ."
"And if you fail?"
"Then all three windows will have yellow draperies."
.......................................
The Count of Monte Cristo
CHAPTER 35 La Mazzolata.
.
The side windows were hung with yellow *DAMASK*, and
the centre one with *WHITE DAMASK* and a *RED CROSS*.
The man in the mantle had kept his promise
to the TranstEVERin, and there could now be
no doubt that he was the COUNT.
.......................................
The Count of Monte Cristo
CHAPTER 36 The Carnival at Rome.
.
At the centre window, the one hung with
*WHITE DAMASK* with a *RED CROSS*,
was a blue *DOMINO* ,
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<<One day not long before his DEATH
. an ailing FRANCOIS RABELAIS donned
. a *DOMINO* (a *CLOAKE* & *MASK*),
in which he was seen sitting beside his bed.
.
Reproached for trivializing his serious condition,
Rabelais replied, "Beati qui in *DOMINO* moriuntur"
.
. (Blessed are they who die in the Lord -
. or, of course, in a *DOMINO* ).
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Love's Labour's Lost Act 5, Scene 2
.
BOYET: Fair ladies MASK'd are ROSEs in their bud;
. *DAMASK'd* , their *DAMASK* sweet commixture shown,
. Are angels vailing clouds, or ROSEs blown.
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As You Like It Act 3, Scene 5
.
PHEBE: There was a pretty redness in his lip,
. A little riper and more lusty red
. Than that mix'd in his cheek; 'twas just the difference
. Between the constant red and mingled *DAMASK*.
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Twelfth Night Act 2, Scene 4
.
VIOLA: But let concealment, like a WORM i' the bud,
. Feed on her *DAMASK* cheek: she pined in thought,
. And with a GREEN and yellow melancholy
. She sat like patience on a monument,
. Smiling at grief. Was not this love indeed?
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The Winter's Tale Act 4, Scene 4
.
AUTOLYCUS. Lawn as WHITE as driven snow;
. Cyprus black as e'er was crow;
. Gloves as sweet as *DAMASK ROSES*;
. MASKs for faces and for noses;
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Henry Fielding. (1707-1754). The History of Tom Jones.
Book X. In Which the History Goes Forward about Twelve Hours
V. Showing Who the Amiable Lady, and Her Unamiable Maid, Were
.
AS in the month of June, the *DAMASK ROSE*, which chance hath planted
among the lilies, with their candid hue planted mixes his VERmilion;
or as some playsome heifer in the pleasant month of May diffuses her
odoriferous breath over the flowery meadows; or as, in the blooming
month of April, the gentle, constant dove, perched on some fair bough,
sits meditating on her mate; so, looking a hundred charms and
breathing as many sweets, her thoughts being fixed on her Tommy, with
a heart as good and innocent as her face was beautiful, Sophia, (for
it was she herself) lay reclining her lovely head on her hand, when
her maid entered the room, and, running directly to the bed, cried,
"Madam--madam--who doth your ladyship think is in the house?" Sophia,
starting up, cried, "I hope my father hath not overtaken us."
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Ben Jonson The Alchemist. Act II Scene VI
.
FACE. 'Slid, Nab, the doctor is the only man.
In Christendom for him. He has made a table,.
With mathematical demonstrations,.
Touching the art of quarrels: he will give him.
An instrument to quarrel by. Go, bring 'em both,.
Him and his sister. And, for thee, with her.
The doctor happ'ly may persuade. Go to:.
'Shalt give his worship a new *DAMASK* suit.
Upon the premises..
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SUB. O, good captain!.
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FACE. He shall;.
He is the honestest fellow, doctor. Stay not,.
No offers; bring the *DAMASK*, and the parties.
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. Act III Scene IV
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FACE. See her, and kiss her too.--.
.
[Enter ABEL, followed by KASTRIL]
.
. What, honest Nab!.
Hast brought the *DAMASK*?.
.
NAB. No, sir; here's tobacco..
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FACE. 'Tis well done, Nab; thou'lt bring the *DAMASK* too?
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FACE. Drugger, she's thine: the *DAMASK*!--[Exit ABEL.]
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. Act IV Scene VII
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FACE. Drugger, this rogue prevented us, for thee:.
We had determin'd that thou should'st ha' come.
In a Spanish suit, and ha' carried her so; and he,.
A brokerly slave, goes, puts it on himself..
Hast brought the *DAMASK*?.
.
DRUG. Yes, sir..
.
FACE. Thou must borrow.
A Spanish suit. Hast thou no credit with the players?.
.
DRUG. Yes, sir; did you nEVER see me play the Fool?.
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FACE. I know not, Nab:--thou shalt, if I can help it.--[Aside.].
Hieronimo's old *CLOAK*, ruff, and hat will serve;.
I'll tell thee more when thou bring'st 'em. [Exit DRUGGER.]
SUBTLE hath whisper'd with ANAN. this while.
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FACE. Who would ha' look'd 10 it should ha' been that rascal Surly?.
He had dy'd his beard and all. Well, sir..
Here's *DAMASK* come to make you a suit..
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Thomas Dekker The Shoemaker's Holiday Act V Scene II
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FIRK. Lie down, sirs, and laugh! My fellow Ralph is taken for Rowland
Lacy, and Jane for Mistress *DAMASK ROSE*. This is all my knavery.
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Chapter II. Jean Valjean as a National Guard
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Cosette and the servant occupied the pavilion; she had the big
sleeping-room with the painted *pier-GLASSes*, the boudoir with the
gilded fillets, the justice's drawing-room furnished with tapestries
and vast arm-chairs; she had the garden. Jean Valjean had a canopied
bed of antique *DAMASK* in three colors and a beautiful Persian rug
purchased in the Rue du Figuier-Saint-Paul at Mother Gaucher's, put
into Cosette's chamber, and, in order to redeem the sEVERity of these
magnificent old things, he had amalgamated with this bric-a-brac all
the gay and graceful little pieces of furniture suitable to young
girls, an etagere, a bookcase filled with gilt-edged books, an
inkstand, a blotting-book, paper, a work-table incrusted with mother
of pearl, a silver-gilt dressing-case, a toilet service in Japanese
porcelain. Long *DAMASK* curtains with a red foundation and three
colors, like those on the bed, hung at the windows of the first
floor.
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