The Works Of Alexander Pope, Esq: In Ten Volumes Complete, With His Last Corrections, Additions, And Improvements. Being The Fourth Of His Letters. 10Nicolai, 1764 - 166 pages |
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... heard how good a manager you were of my revenue , thought you fit to be entrusted with ten talents . I have had twenty times a ftrong incli- nation to spend a fummer near Salisbury - downs , having rode over them more than once , and ...
... heard how good a manager you were of my revenue , thought you fit to be entrusted with ten talents . I have had twenty times a ftrong incli- nation to spend a fummer near Salisbury - downs , having rode over them more than once , and ...
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... heard her fay , Mr. Gay , fill your letter to the Dean , that there may be no room for me , the frolic is gone far enough , I have writ thrice , I will do no more ; if the man has a mind to come , let him come ; what a clutter is here ...
... heard her fay , Mr. Gay , fill your letter to the Dean , that there may be no room for me , the frolic is gone far enough , I have writ thrice , I will do no more ; if the man has a mind to come , let him come ; what a clutter is here ...
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... heard by the partial representations of a friend . But in the mean time , I muft defire your Grace not to flatter yourself , that I waited for Your Confent to accept the invitation . I must be ignorant indeed not to know , that the ...
... heard by the partial representations of a friend . But in the mean time , I muft defire your Grace not to flatter yourself , that I waited for Your Confent to accept the invitation . I must be ignorant indeed not to know , that the ...
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... heard of a scheme for an exchange in Berk- fhire propofed by two of our friends ; but , befides the difficulty of adjufting certain circumstances , it would not answer . I am at a time of life that seeks ease and independence ; you'll ...
... heard of a scheme for an exchange in Berk- fhire propofed by two of our friends ; but , befides the difficulty of adjufting certain circumstances , it would not answer . I am at a time of life that seeks ease and independence ; you'll ...
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... heard lately from Mr. - > who promises to be less lazy in order to mend his fortune . But women who live by their beauty , and men by their wit , are seldom provident enough to confider that both Wit and Beauty will go off with years ...
... heard lately from Mr. - > who promises to be less lazy in order to mend his fortune . But women who live by their beauty , and men by their wit , are seldom provident enough to confider that both Wit and Beauty will go off with years ...
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