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... conversation . Waller , as he used to relate , found him sufficiently versed in ancient history ; and when any of his enthusiastic friends came to advise or consult him , could sometimes overhear him discoursing in the cant of the times ...
... conversation . Waller , as he used to relate , found him sufficiently versed in ancient history ; and when any of his enthusiastic friends came to advise or consult him , could sometimes overhear him discoursing in the cant of the times ...
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... conversation , but just such , and went so far as , by the natural turn of the conversation in which he was engaged , it was neces- sarily promoted or required . He was extremely ready and gentle in his correction of the errors of any ...
... conversation , but just such , and went so far as , by the natural turn of the conversation in which he was engaged , it was neces- sarily promoted or required . He was extremely ready and gentle in his correction of the errors of any ...
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... conversation were considered , like those of Scaliger , as worthy of preservation . He had great readiness and exactness of criticism , and by a cursory glance over a new composition would exactly tell all its faults and beauties . He ...
... conversation were considered , like those of Scaliger , as worthy of preservation . He had great readiness and exactness of criticism , and by a cursory glance over a new composition would exactly tell all its faults and beauties . He ...
Contents
WILLIAM CONGREVE 1670172829 | 29 |
George Granville LORD LANSDOWN 1665173435 | 35 |
INTRODUCTION by L ArcherHind | 44 |
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