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Page 90
... Milton was certainly not one of them ; he had only justi- fied what they had done . This justification was indeed sufficiently offensive ; and ( June 16 ) an order was issued to seize Milton's Defence , and Goodwin's Obstructors of ...
... Milton was certainly not one of them ; he had only justi- fied what they had done . This justification was indeed sufficiently offensive ; and ( June 16 ) an order was issued to seize Milton's Defence , and Goodwin's Obstructors of ...
Page 91
... Milton into the like danger , Davenant repaid the benefit by appearing in his favour . Here is a reciprocation of ... Milton's life ever was in danger . Goodwin , who had committed the same kind of crime , escaped with incapacitation ...
... Milton into the like danger , Davenant repaid the benefit by appearing in his favour . Here is a reciprocation of ... Milton's life ever was in danger . Goodwin , who had committed the same kind of crime , escaped with incapacitation ...
Page 131
... Milton could prefer the ancient tragedies , with their encumbrance of a chorus , to the exhibitions of the French and English stages ; and it is only by a blind confidence in the reputation of Milton , that a drama can be praised in ...
... Milton could prefer the ancient tragedies , with their encumbrance of a chorus , to the exhibitions of the French and English stages ; and it is only by a blind confidence in the reputation of Milton , that a drama can be praised in ...
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