“It was very noble — very grand — very charming! — was all that Catherine had to say, … and all minuteness of praise, all praise that had much meaning, was supplied by the general:”

Reminds me a bit of this one from P&P chapter 29:

“But her commendation, though costing her some trouble, could by no means satisfy Mr. Collins, and he was very soon obliged to take her ladyship's praise into his own hands.”