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He retired some years before his death to a house in Stratford , of which it has been thought important to give the history . It was built by Sir Hugh Clopton , a younger brother of an ancient family in that neighbourhood .
He retired some years before his death to a house in Stratford , of which it has been thought important to give the history . It was built by Sir Hugh Clopton , a younger brother of an ancient family in that neighbourhood .
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As he resided part of the year at Lichfield , he thought he was assessed too highly in the monthly rate towards the maintenance of the poor , and being opposed , he peevishly declared , that that house should never be assessed again ...
As he resided part of the year at Lichfield , he thought he was assessed too highly in the monthly rate towards the maintenance of the poor , and being opposed , he peevishly declared , that that house should never be assessed again ...
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who Art ignorant of what thou art , nought knowing Of whence I am ; nor that I am more better Than Prospero , master of a full poor cell , And thy no greater father . Mira . More to know Did never meddle with my thoughts . Pro .
who Art ignorant of what thou art , nought knowing Of whence I am ; nor that I am more better Than Prospero , master of a full poor cell , And thy no greater father . Mira . More to know Did never meddle with my thoughts . Pro .
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I wish mine eyes Would , with themselves , shut up my thoughts : I find , They are inclined to do so . Seb . Do not omit the heavy offer of it : It seldom visits sorrow ; when it doth , It is a comforter .
I wish mine eyes Would , with themselves , shut up my thoughts : I find , They are inclined to do so . Seb . Do not omit the heavy offer of it : It seldom visits sorrow ; when it doth , It is a comforter .
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I forget : But these sweet thoughts do even refresh my labours ; Most busy - less , when I do it . Enter Miranda ; and Prospero at a distance . Mira . Alas , now ! pray you , Work not so hard : I would , the lightning had Burnt up those ...
I forget : But these sweet thoughts do even refresh my labours ; Most busy - less , when I do it . Enter Miranda ; and Prospero at a distance . Mira . Alas , now ! pray you , Work not so hard : I would , the lightning had Burnt up those ...
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| Title | The Plays of William Shakspeare: Accurately Printed from the Text of the Corrected Copy Left by the Late George Steevens ... Volume 1 of The Plays of William Shakspeare: Accurately Printed from the Text of the Corrected Copy Left by the Late George Steevens, William Shakespeare |
| Author | William Shakespeare |
| Publisher | M'Carty, 1830 |
| Original from | Princeton University |
| Digitized | 21 Apr 2008 |
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