The Vicar of Wakefield: A Tale. : In Two VolumesHarrison and Company, 1780 - 90 pages |
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... observe , that the company at this play plant themselves in a ring upon the ground , all except one who ftands in the middle , whose business is to catch a fhoe , which the company fhove about under their hams from one to another ...
... observe , that the company at this play plant themselves in a ring upon the ground , all except one who ftands in the middle , whose business is to catch a fhoe , which the company fhove about under their hams from one to another ...
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... observing , that one of the Mifs Flamboroughs was like to have a very good match of it in Mr. Spanker . To this the fquire affenting , the proceeded to remark , that they who had warm fortunes were always fure of getting good husbands ...
... observing , that one of the Mifs Flamboroughs was like to have a very good match of it in Mr. Spanker . To this the fquire affenting , the proceeded to remark , that they who had warm fortunes were always fure of getting good husbands ...
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... observe , " · ' how amazingly expenfive travelling , was ; and all this though he was not yet twenty - one . When arrived at Leg- , horn , as we took a walk to look at the port and fhipping , he enquired the expence of the paffage by ...
... observe , " · ' how amazingly expenfive travelling , was ; and all this though he was not yet twenty - one . When arrived at Leg- , horn , as we took a walk to look at the port and fhipping , he enquired the expence of the paffage by ...
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... observe this bed of ftraw , and unfheltering roof ; thofe mouldering walls , and humid floor ; my wretched body thus difa- bled by fire , and my children weep- ing round me for bread : you have come home , my child , to all this ; yet ...
... observe this bed of ftraw , and unfheltering roof ; thofe mouldering walls , and humid floor ; my wretched body thus difa- bled by fire , and my children weep- ing round me for bread : you have come home , my child , to all this ; yet ...
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... observing , that now my daughter was no more , I fhould feriously think of the rest of my family , and attempt to fave my own life , which was every day declining , for want of neceffaries and wholefome air . He added , that it was now ...
... observing , that now my daughter was no more , I fhould feriously think of the rest of my family , and attempt to fave my own life , which was every day declining , for want of neceffaries and wholefome air . He added , that it was now ...
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Page 19 - No flocks that range the valley free, To slaughter I condemn: Taught by that Power that pities me, I learn to pity them : "But from the mountain's grassy side A guiltless feast I bring; A scrip with herbs and fruits supplied, And water from the spring. "Then, pilgrim, turn, thy cares forego ; All earth-born cares are wrong; Man wants but little here below, Nor wants that little long.
Page 19 - The crackling faggot flies. But nothing could a charm impart To soothe the stranger's woe; For grief was heavy at his heart, And tears began to flow. His rising cares the Hermit spied, With answering care opprest : " And whence, unhappy youth," he cried, " The sorrows of thy breast ? " From better habitations spurn'd, Reluctant dost thou rove?
Page 28 - Welcome, welcome, Moses; well, my boy, what have you brought us from the fair?' 'I have brought you myself,' cried Moses, with a sly look, and resting the box on the dresser.
Page 28 - I have brought back no money," cried Moses again. "I have laid it all out in a bargain, and here it is," pulling out a bundle from his breast ; "here they are : a gross of green spectacles with silver rims and shagreen cases.
Page 28 - Never mind our son," cried my wife; " depend upon it he knows what he is about. I'll warrant we'll never see him sell his hen of a rainy day.