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Page 94
... known , in the custody of the serjeant in December ; and , when he was released , upon his refusal of the fees demanded , he and the serjeant were called before the House . He was now safe within the shade of oblivion , and knew himself ...
... known , in the custody of the serjeant in December ; and , when he was released , upon his refusal of the fees demanded , he and the serjeant were called before the House . He was now safe within the shade of oblivion , and knew himself ...
Page 178
... known to Clarendon , among the rest of the men who were eminent in that age for genius and literature ; but known so little to his advantage , that they who read his character will not much condemn Sacharissa , that she did not descend ...
... known to Clarendon , among the rest of the men who were eminent in that age for genius and literature ; but known so little to his advantage , that they who read his character will not much condemn Sacharissa , that she did not descend ...
Page 211
... known , and it may not be improper to enquire why they have miscarried . Let no pious ear be offended if I advance , in opposition to many authorities , that poetical devo- tion cannot often please . The doctrines of religion may indeed ...
... known , and it may not be improper to enquire why they have miscarried . Let no pious ear be offended if I advance , in opposition to many authorities , that poetical devo- tion cannot often please . The doctrines of religion may indeed ...
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