Lives of the English Poets, Volume 1Oxford University Press, 1968 - English poetry |
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Page 274
... favour , nor of the lord Halifax's generous design ( they both having , out of respect to the family , enjoined the lady Elizabeth and her son to keep their favour concealed to the world , and let it pass for their own expence ) readily ...
... favour , nor of the lord Halifax's generous design ( they both having , out of respect to the family , enjoined the lady Elizabeth and her son to keep their favour concealed to the world , and let it pass for their own expence ) readily ...
Page 353
... favours she flung in his way when offered to him at the price of a more durable reputation . He took care to have no dealings with mankind , in which he could not be just ; and he ... favour . Whatever quarrel a few sour SMITH 353.
... favours she flung in his way when offered to him at the price of a more durable reputation . He took care to have no dealings with mankind , in which he could not be just ; and he ... favour . Whatever quarrel a few sour SMITH 353.
Page 378
... favour . In 1698 , being advanced to the first commission of the treasury , he was appointed one of the regency in the king's absence : the next year he was made auditor of the Exchequer ; and the year after created baron Halifax . He ...
... favour . In 1698 , being advanced to the first commission of the treasury , he was appointed one of the regency in the king's absence : the next year he was made auditor of the Exchequer ; and the year after created baron Halifax . He ...
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