Readings in English and American LiteratureF. S. Crofts & Company, 1945 - 687 pages |
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Page 158
... speak of a young commoner several engagements and at several sieges ; but having a small estate of his own , and being next heir to Sir Roger , he has quitted a way of life in which no man can rise suit- ably to his merit who is not ...
... speak of a young commoner several engagements and at several sieges ; but having a small estate of his own , and being next heir to Sir Roger , he has quitted a way of life in which no man can rise suit- ably to his merit who is not ...
Page 283
... speak in common conversation , who had a thorough command and choice of words , or who could discourse with ease , force , and per- spicuity , setting aside all pedantic and oratori- cal flourishes . Or to give another illustration , 25 ...
... speak in common conversation , who had a thorough command and choice of words , or who could discourse with ease , force , and per- spicuity , setting aside all pedantic and oratori- cal flourishes . Or to give another illustration , 25 ...
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Speak as they please , what does the mountain care ? Ah , but a man's reach should exceed his grasp , Or what's a heaven for ? All is silver - gray , Placid and perfect with my art : the worse ! I know both what I want and what might ...
Speak as they please , what does the mountain care ? Ah , but a man's reach should exceed his grasp , Or what's a heaven for ? All is silver - gray , Placid and perfect with my art : the worse ! I know both what I want and what might ...
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