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... pounds given by Dr. Scarborough . This year he published his poems , with a pre- face , in which he seems to have inserted some- thing suppressed in subsequent editions , which was interpreted to denote some relaxation of his loyalty ...
... pounds given by Dr. Scarborough . This year he published his poems , with a pre- face , in which he seems to have inserted some- thing suppressed in subsequent editions , which was interpreted to denote some relaxation of his loyalty ...
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... pounds that had been left him . In 1642 , he published " The Sophy . " This seems to have given him his first hold of the public attention ; for Waller remarked , “ That he broke out like the Irish rebellion , threescore thousand strong ...
... pounds that had been left him . In 1642 , he published " The Sophy . " This seems to have given him his first hold of the public attention ; for Waller remarked , “ That he broke out like the Irish rebellion , threescore thousand strong ...
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... pounds . dr svonte ( in 9JES # His praise of Fanshaw's version of Guarini clously collected ,. procured . Of the King's condescension he has given an account in the dedication of his works . Y { He was afterwards employed in carrying on ...
... pounds . dr svonte ( in 9JES # His praise of Fanshaw's version of Guarini clously collected ,. procured . Of the King's condescension he has given an account in the dedication of his works . Y { He was afterwards employed in carrying on ...
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... pounds , and his book was much read ; for paradox , recommended by spirit and elegance , easily gains attention ; and he , who told every man that he was equal to his King , could hard- ly want an audience . -Quid agas , cum dira et ...
... pounds , and his book was much read ; for paradox , recommended by spirit and elegance , easily gains attention ; and he , who told every man that he was equal to his King , could hard- ly want an audience . -Quid agas , cum dira et ...
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... . - See Athen Oxon . vol . i . p . 727 , —H . + - -Unless an age too late , or cold Climate , or years damp my intended wing . Par . Lost , b . ix . 1. 44.-J. B. Simmons , for an immediate payment of five pounds , 38 MILTON .
... . - See Athen Oxon . vol . i . p . 727 , —H . + - -Unless an age too late , or cold Climate , or years damp my intended wing . Par . Lost , b . ix . 1. 44.-J. B. Simmons , for an immediate payment of five pounds , 38 MILTON .
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