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Page 152
... Lady were written about the time when his Essay was published . The lady's name and adventures I have sought with fruitless inquiry . I can therefore tell no more than I have learned from Mr. Ruffhead , who writes with the confidence of ...
... Lady were written about the time when his Essay was published . The lady's name and adventures I have sought with fruitless inquiry . I can therefore tell no more than I have learned from Mr. Ruffhead , who writes with the confidence of ...
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... Lady on her Marriage may be allowed to doubt whether his opinion of female excellence ought implicitly to be admitted ; for if his general thoughts on women were such as he exhibits , a very little sense in a lady would enrapture and a ...
... Lady on her Marriage may be allowed to doubt whether his opinion of female excellence ought implicitly to be admitted ; for if his general thoughts on women were such as he exhibits , a very little sense in a lady would enrapture and a ...
Page 356
... Lady sues , How shameful her request ! My brain in labour with dull rhyme , Her's teeming with the best ! A friend you have , and I the same , Whose prudent , soft address Will bring to life those healing thoughts Which died in your ...
... Lady sues , How shameful her request ! My brain in labour with dull rhyme , Her's teeming with the best ! A friend you have , and I the same , Whose prudent , soft address Will bring to life those healing thoughts Which died in your ...
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WILLIAM CONGREVE 1670172829 | 29 |
THOMAS YALDEN 16711736 | 53 |
WILLIAM SOMERVILE 16921742 | 65 |
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