The British Essayists: The LoungerJ. Richardson, 1823 |
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... respect and consider- ation . Amidst his other studies , the Duke had hap- pened to look into some books of physic ; from that moment he commenced a most skilful physician , and , compared to himself , considered the whole faculty as a ...
... respect and consider- ation . Amidst his other studies , the Duke had hap- pened to look into some books of physic ; from that moment he commenced a most skilful physician , and , compared to himself , considered the whole faculty as a ...
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... the House of Commons , to hear the debate on Mr. -'s motion for regulating trade and navigation . ' As , however , I would not wish to part with my fair readers ( for whom I entertain the truest respect 64 10 . THE LOUNGER .
... the House of Commons , to hear the debate on Mr. -'s motion for regulating trade and navigation . ' As , however , I would not wish to part with my fair readers ( for whom I entertain the truest respect 64 10 . THE LOUNGER .
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fair readers ( for whom I entertain the truest respect and regard ) in bad humour , I must assure them , that I venture this remonstrance , not with the severity of a censor , but with the anxiety of a friend . I know both the extent ...
fair readers ( for whom I entertain the truest respect and regard ) in bad humour , I must assure them , that I venture this remonstrance , not with the severity of a censor , but with the anxiety of a friend . I know both the extent ...
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... respects . Two thirds of the rents would hardly pay the interest of the debts - the mansion- house was an old , cold , damp , ruinous castle , in the middle of a great morass - the farms were almost in a state of nature , the rents ...
... respects . Two thirds of the rents would hardly pay the interest of the debts - the mansion- house was an old , cold , damp , ruinous castle , in the middle of a great morass - the farms were almost in a state of nature , the rents ...
Page 85
... respect . In every thing she says she discovers a sound under- standing , accompanied with a most engaging cheer- fulness of disposition , not abated by age , and per- haps rather heightened by the pleasing reflection on a life spent in ...
... respect . In every thing she says she discovers a sound under- standing , accompanied with a most engaging cheer- fulness of disposition , not abated by age , and per- haps rather heightened by the pleasing reflection on a life spent in ...
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