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Page 73
... Savage came as he had promised , found the chariot at the door , and Sir Richard waiting for him and ready to go out . What was intended , and whither they were to go , Savage could not conjecture , and was not willing to inquire ; but ...
... Savage came as he had promised , found the chariot at the door , and Sir Richard waiting for him and ready to go out . What was intended , and whither they were to go , Savage could not conjecture , and was not willing to inquire ; but ...
Page 81
... Savage having likewise wounded a maid that held him , forced his way with Merchant out of the house , but being intimidated and confused , without resolution either to fly or stay , they were taken in a back court by one of the company ...
... Savage having likewise wounded a maid that held him , forced his way with Merchant out of the house , but being intimidated and confused , without resolution either to fly or stay , they were taken in a back court by one of the company ...
Page 82
... Savage used to relate it , with this eloquent harangue : " Gentlemen of the jury , you are to consider that Mr. Savage is a very great man , a much greater man than you or I , gentle- men of the jury ; that he wears very fine clothes ...
... Savage used to relate it , with this eloquent harangue : " Gentlemen of the jury , you are to consider that Mr. Savage is a very great man , a much greater man than you or I , gentle- men of the jury ; that he wears very fine clothes ...
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WILLIAM CONGREVE 1670172829 | 29 |
JOHN GAY 16881732 | 35 |
THOMAS YALDEN 16711736 | 53 |
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