The Works of Hannah More, Volume 5Harper & Brothers, 1836 |
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... fair and candid to include in this view my own com- positions ; and thus , in some measure , though without adverting to them , to involve myself in the general object of my own animad- versions . I am not even now about to controvert ...
... fair and candid to include in this view my own com- positions ; and thus , in some measure , though without adverting to them , to involve myself in the general object of my own animad- versions . I am not even now about to controvert ...
Page 7
... fair , were regarded as ap- propriate subjects of merry - making for a holiday audience . But from this holy mummery , at which piety , taste , and common sense would be equally revolted , I return to the existing state of things . * I ...
... fair , were regarded as ap- propriate subjects of merry - making for a holiday audience . But from this holy mummery , at which piety , taste , and common sense would be equally revolted , I return to the existing state of things . * I ...
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... fair foundress of the scene to - night , Explores the paths that dignify delight ; The regions of the mighty dead pervades ; The sibyl she that leads us to the shades . O may each blast of ruder breath forbear To waft her light leaves ...
... fair foundress of the scene to - night , Explores the paths that dignify delight ; The regions of the mighty dead pervades ; The sibyl she that leads us to the shades . O may each blast of ruder breath forbear To waft her light leaves ...
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... fair unjust . Is there in Rome a heart so dead to virtue That does not beat in Regulus's cause ? That wearies not the gods for his return ? That does not think all subjugated Afric A slender , unimportant acquisition , If , in return ...
... fair unjust . Is there in Rome a heart so dead to virtue That does not beat in Regulus's cause ? That wearies not the gods for his return ? That does not think all subjugated Afric A slender , unimportant acquisition , If , in return ...
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... fair , were fond delusion . Att . Yet , though his rival , Manlius is a Roman ; Nor will he think of private enmities , Weighed in the balance with the good of Rome . Let me at least make trial of his honor . Lic . Be it so , my fair ...
... fair , were fond delusion . Att . Yet , though his rival , Manlius is a Roman ; Nor will he think of private enmities , Weighed in the balance with the good of Rome . Let me at least make trial of his honor . Lic . Be it so , my fair ...
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