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Page 177
... favour . ' Whitlock , who , being another of the commissioners , was witness of this kindness , imputes it to the ... favoured the king , whose fear concealed their loyalty ; and many desired peace , though they durst not oppose ...
... favour . ' Whitlock , who , being another of the commissioners , was witness of this kindness , imputes it to the ... favoured the king , whose fear concealed their loyalty ; and many desired peace , though they durst not oppose ...
Page 290
... favour of translating an epick poem into blank verse ; but he forgets that when his author attempted the Iliad , some years afterwards , he de- parted from his own decision , and translated into rhyme . When he has any objection to ...
... favour of translating an epick poem into blank verse ; but he forgets that when his author attempted the Iliad , some years afterwards , he de- parted from his own decision , and translated into rhyme . When he has any objection to ...
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 83 N 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 83 N SMITH 353.
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