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Page 213
... favour , nor of the Lord Halifax's generous design ( these two noble spirits having , out of respect to the family , en- joined Lady Elizabeth and her son to keep their favour concealed to the world , and let it pass for her own expense ...
... favour , nor of the Lord Halifax's generous design ( these two noble spirits having , out of respect to the family , en- joined Lady Elizabeth and her son to keep their favour concealed to the world , and let it pass for her own expense ...
Page 287
... favours she flung in his way when offered to him at the price of a more durable reputation . He took care to have no ... favour . Whatever quarrel a few sour creatures , whose obscurity is their happiness , may possibly have to the age ...
... favours she flung in his way when offered to him at the price of a more durable reputation . He took care to have no ... favour . Whatever quarrel a few sour creatures , whose obscurity is their happiness , may possibly have to the age ...
Page 317
... favoured by those who read and can judge of poetry . In 1697 Garth spoke that which is now called the Harveian Oration ... favour his principles . He was an early encourager of Pope , and was at once the friend of Addi- son and of ...
... favoured by those who read and can judge of poetry . In 1697 Garth spoke that which is now called the Harveian Oration ... favour his principles . He was an early encourager of Pope , and was at once the friend of Addi- son and of ...
Contents
WILLIAM CONGREVE 1670172829 | 29 |
George Granville LORD LANSDOWN 1665173435 | 35 |
INTRODUCTION by L ArcherHind | 44 |
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