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Pagina 130
... mention that Mr. Savage often declared in the strongest terms , that he never saw her alone , or in any other place than behind the scenes . At her death [ 23rd Oct. , 1730 ] he endeavoured to show his gratitude in the most decent ...
... mention that Mr. Savage often declared in the strongest terms , that he never saw her alone , or in any other place than behind the scenes . At her death [ 23rd Oct. , 1730 ] he endeavoured to show his gratitude in the most decent ...
Pagina 190
... mentions this state of life as comprising those who ought most to attract re- ward , those who merit most confidence of power , and the familiarity of greatness ; and , accidentally mentioning this passage to one of his friends , de ...
... mentions this state of life as comprising those who ought most to attract re- ward , those who merit most confidence of power , and the familiarity of greatness ; and , accidentally mentioning this passage to one of his friends , de ...
Pagina 312
... mention him as a man not illustrious by any merit of his an- cestors , and called him in his verses " low - born Allen . " Men are seldom satisfied with praise intro- duced or followed by any mention of defect . Allen seems not to have ...
... mention him as a man not illustrious by any merit of his an- cestors , and called him in his verses " low - born Allen . " Men are seldom satisfied with praise intro- duced or followed by any mention of defect . Allen seems not to have ...
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From The Life of Abraham Cowley | 1 |
From The Life of John Milton 16081674 | 21 |
From The Life of John Dryden 16311700 | 43 |
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