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Page 109
... present state of literature in this kingdom , has rendered it neceffary , to fubjoin a Latin tranflation of this beau- tiful and exalted paffage , which to be able to read in its original is no vulgar happiness . συ- Take Take it ...
... present state of literature in this kingdom , has rendered it neceffary , to fubjoin a Latin tranflation of this beau- tiful and exalted paffage , which to be able to read in its original is no vulgar happiness . συ- Take Take it ...
Page 146
... present at this fcene . These lines were fhewn to her Grace as if they were in- tended for the portrait of the Dutchess of Buckingham , but the foon stopped the perfon that was reading them to her , and called out aloud- " I cannot be ...
... present at this fcene . These lines were fhewn to her Grace as if they were in- tended for the portrait of the Dutchess of Buckingham , but the foon stopped the perfon that was reading them to her , and called out aloud- " I cannot be ...
Page 209
... present only a dead treasure , or mere curiofities , will be of ufe in the ordinary commerce of life , and , at the fame time , perpetuate the glories of her Majefty's reign , VOL . II . * , Ver . 53 . P reward reward the labours of her ...
... present only a dead treasure , or mere curiofities , will be of ufe in the ordinary commerce of life , and , at the fame time , perpetuate the glories of her Majefty's reign , VOL . II . * , Ver . 53 . P reward reward the labours of her ...
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