This matter then, which put an end to the debate mentioned in the last chapter, was no other than a quarrel between Master Blifil and Tom Jones, the consequence of which had been a bloody nose to the former; for though Master Blifil, notwithstanding he was the younger, was in size above the other's match, yet Tom was much his superior at
the noble art of boxing.
The History of Tom Jones a Foundling
The noble art of self-defence appeared to be regarded by them as the peculiar gift of the white man; and I make little doubt that they supposed armies of Europeans were drawn up provided with nothing else but bony fists and stout hearts, with which they set to in column, and pummelled one another at the word of command.
Typee
"You may easily believe," said he, "how great was the difficulty to persuade my father that all necessary knowledge was not comprised in
the noble art of bookkeeping; and, indeed, I believe I left him incredulous to the last, for his constant answer to my unwearied entreaties was the same as that of the Dutch schoolmaster in The Vicar of Wakefield:
Frankenstein
I know no one but myself who is acquainted with
the noble art of venery.
Three Musketeers
They opened my eyes to the rosier aspect of
the noble art, as presently practised on the right side of the Atlantic.
A Thie in the Night
I bought an approved scheme of
the noble art and mystery of stenography (which cost me ten and sixpence); and plunged into a sea of perplexity that brought me, in a few weeks, to the confines of distraction.
David Copperfield
Slightly less auspiciously the stage was also taken up by Radio Cymru's Ifan Evans, who was showing his compadre the Welsh Whisperer a thing or two about
the noble art of deforesting our supine friends.
Champion shearers show skills
Foil Arms & Hog are Sean Finegan (Foil), Conor McKenna (Arms) and Sean Flanagan (Hog), who met at University College Dublin while studying architecture, engineering and genetics, and decided to give all that up to pursue
the noble art of being downright silly, yet observational, yet sometimes very topical and refreshingly philosophical.
WHAT'S THE CRAIC? FOIL ARMS & HOG: CRAICLING
Foil Arms and Hog are three young Irishmen by the names of Sean Finegan, Conor McKenna and Sean Flanagan, who met at University College Dublin while studying architecture, engineering and genetics, and decided to give all that up to pursue
the noble art of being downright silly, yet observational and refreshingly philosophical.
Foil Arms & Hog tour date
Addressing on the occasion, Irfan Siddique said 'Institute of Calligraphy will be established during the current year with an objective to promote and preserve
the noble art of calligraphy which is distinctive due to its strong linkage with the religion'.
Irfan Siddiqui announces to establish Institute of Calligraphy in capital
BY MARTIN DOMIN BOXING novice Conor McGregor has received secret advice from insiders of
the noble art.
Dubliner boxing clever to overcome the odds
One section covers "
The Noble Art of Ear-Piercing," a trend that continues today.
Ready for research
Much more besides
the noble art, He showed us from the start, With words he changed both minds and hearts.
POEM OF THE DAY
The King Who Invented Ballet: Louis XIV and
the Noble Art of Dance BBC Four, 8pm David Bintley, director of the Birmingham Royal Ballet, examines how Louis XIV influenced dance in the 17th and 18th century as he prepares to produce a new ballet about the French king.
SUNDAY
Also, giving
the noble art of sketching more attention will hopefully inspire more people to give it a go.
More sketches, please!