The gleaner; or, Entertainment for the fire-side [compiled by J. Watson].1804 |
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... passed through that dismal country , about a mile distant from the road , in a bottom , surrounded by cork- trees , and never saw a more melancholy habitation . The circumstances which appeared against this gentleman were so strong ...
... passed through that dismal country , about a mile distant from the road , in a bottom , surrounded by cork- trees , and never saw a more melancholy habitation . The circumstances which appeared against this gentleman were so strong ...
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... passed over an axle which was turned by a wind- lass : the strain upon his muscles and joints by the action of this engine , was dreadful , and nature spoke her sufferings by a horrid crash in every limb ; the sweat started in large ...
... passed over an axle which was turned by a wind- lass : the strain upon his muscles and joints by the action of this engine , was dreadful , and nature spoke her sufferings by a horrid crash in every limb ; the sweat started in large ...
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... passed . Alas ! alas ! we see too plainly how he kept word : behold , he dies --- a martyr to honour ! Your infernal tortures have destroyed him . " No sooner had the monk pronounced these words in a loud and furious tone , than the ...
... passed . Alas ! alas ! we see too plainly how he kept word : behold , he dies --- a martyr to honour ! Your infernal tortures have destroyed him . " No sooner had the monk pronounced these words in a loud and furious tone , than the ...
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... passed , when he came to a stand at St. Clement's Church , where one in a hackney- coach attracted his attention . He sprung to him , and in extacy exclaim- ed ; --- " As sure as I live , this is POCKET ! " " Pocket ! Pocket ! " he ...
... passed , when he came to a stand at St. Clement's Church , where one in a hackney- coach attracted his attention . He sprung to him , and in extacy exclaim- ed ; --- " As sure as I live , this is POCKET ! " " Pocket ! Pocket ! " he ...
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... passed through the trap - door into the chamberlain's lodge . There she found a rich dress provided , to disguise her a little . The duke , on entering with his attendants , saw a lady of extreme beauty , and dressed with uncommon ...
... passed through the trap - door into the chamberlain's lodge . There she found a rich dress provided , to disguise her a little . The duke , on entering with his attendants , saw a lady of extreme beauty , and dressed with uncommon ...
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