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... shew his wit , when his best way to do so is to conceal it ; otherwise he shews his folly instead of his wit , and pays dear for the mistake.'1 15 At the end of these two volumes , for which the public are so much obliged to the editor ...
... shew his wit , when his best way to do so is to conceal it ; otherwise he shews his folly instead of his wit , and pays dear for the mistake.'1 15 At the end of these two volumes , for which the public are so much obliged to the editor ...
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... shew my good - nature , and partly to shew my vanity ; nor will I lay down the pen till I am satisfied one 15 way or another . Others have disliked the title and the motto of my paper , point out a mistake in the one , 1 and assure me ...
... shew my good - nature , and partly to shew my vanity ; nor will I lay down the pen till I am satisfied one 15 way or another . Others have disliked the title and the motto of my paper , point out a mistake in the one , 1 and assure me ...
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... shew his 5 compass , his breath , and his volubility . From hence proceed those unnatural startings , those unmusical closings , and shakes lengthened out to a painful continuance ; 1 such , indeed , may shew a voice , but it must give ...
... shew his 5 compass , his breath , and his volubility . From hence proceed those unnatural startings , those unmusical closings , and shakes lengthened out to a painful continuance ; 1 such , indeed , may shew a voice , but it must give ...
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REVIEWS | 5 |
The History of Two Persons of Quality | 16 |
A Treatise upon Dropsies | 23 |
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