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Page 396
... Addison's advancement , to tell him how poor Rowe was grieved at his displeasure , and what satisfaction he expressed at Mr. Addison's good fortune ; which he expressed so naturally , that he ( Mr. Pope ) could not but think him sincere ...
... Addison's advancement , to tell him how poor Rowe was grieved at his displeasure , and what satisfaction he expressed at Mr. Addison's good fortune ; which he expressed so naturally , that he ( Mr. Pope ) could not but think him sincere ...
Page 400
... Addison never considered Steele as a rival ; but Steele lived , as he confesses , under an habitual subjection to the predominating genius of Addison , whom he always mentioned with reverence , and treated with obsequiousness . Addison ...
... Addison never considered Steele as a rival ; but Steele lived , as he confesses , under an habitual subjection to the predominating genius of Addison , whom he always mentioned with reverence , and treated with obsequiousness . Addison ...
Page 417
... Addison would be suitably rewarded . Before the arrival of king George , he was made secretary to the regency , and was required by his office to send notice to Han- over that the Queen was dead , and that the throne was vacant . To do ...
... Addison would be suitably rewarded . Before the arrival of king George , he was made secretary to the regency , and was required by his office to send notice to Han- over that the Queen was dead , and that the throne was vacant . To do ...
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