Lives of the English Poets, Volume 2Oxford University Press, 1933 - English poetry |
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Page 166
... death of his patroness . He did not , in confidence of his approaching riches , neglect the measures proper to secure the continuance of his pension , though some of his favourers thought him culpable for omitting to write on her death ...
... death of his patroness . He did not , in confidence of his approaching riches , neglect the measures proper to secure the continuance of his pension , though some of his favourers thought him culpable for omitting to write on her death ...
Page 207
... death , he became a settled resident . The Archbishop of Dublin gave him at first some disturbance in the exercise of his jurisdiction ; but it was soon discovered , that between prudence and integrity he was seldom in the wrong ; and ...
... death , he became a settled resident . The Archbishop of Dublin gave him at first some disturbance in the exercise of his jurisdiction ; but it was soon discovered , that between prudence and integrity he was seldom in the wrong ; and ...
Page 444
... death defrauded long ; Of old so gracious ( and let that suffice ) , My very master knows me not . * I've been so long remembered , I'm forgot . * When in his courtier's ears I pour my plaint , They drink it as the Nectar of the Great ...
... death defrauded long ; Of old so gracious ( and let that suffice ) , My very master knows me not . * I've been so long remembered , I'm forgot . * When in his courtier's ears I pour my plaint , They drink it as the Nectar of the Great ...
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