The British Essayists: TatlerJames Ferguson J. Richardson and Company, 1823 |
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... fortune in being drowned on the thirtieth day of my human life , I told you of the disasters I should otherwise have met with before I arrived at the end of my stamen , which was sixty years . I may now add an observation to you , that ...
... fortune in being drowned on the thirtieth day of my human life , I told you of the disasters I should otherwise have met with before I arrived at the end of my stamen , which was sixty years . I may now add an observation to you , that ...
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... Fortune , when she does intend To rudely frown , she turns his friend , Admires his judgment , and applauds his ease . ' His great address in this design Does now , and will for ever shine , And wants a Waller but to do him right ; The ...
... Fortune , when she does intend To rudely frown , she turns his friend , Admires his judgment , and applauds his ease . ' His great address in this design Does now , and will for ever shine , And wants a Waller but to do him right ; The ...
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... fortune with the generosity , of a fellow- soldier . His Grace the Duke of Argyle had also an eminent part in the reduction of this important place . That illustrious youth discovers the peculiar turn of spirit and greatness of soul ...
... fortune with the generosity , of a fellow- soldier . His Grace the Duke of Argyle had also an eminent part in the reduction of this important place . That illustrious youth discovers the peculiar turn of spirit and greatness of soul ...
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... fortune - hunter , whose follies are too gross to give diversion ; and whose vanity is too stupid to let him be sensible that he is a public offence . If people will indulge a splenetic humour , it is impos- sible to be at ease , when ...
... fortune - hunter , whose follies are too gross to give diversion ; and whose vanity is too stupid to let him be sensible that he is a public offence . If people will indulge a splenetic humour , it is impos- sible to be at ease , when ...
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... fortune until he arrived at Epsom , where there is at present a young lady of youth , beauty , and fortune , who has alarmed all the vain and the impertinent to infest that quarter . At the head of this assembly , Sir Taffety shines in ...
... fortune until he arrived at Epsom , where there is at present a young lady of youth , beauty , and fortune , who has alarmed all the vain and the impertinent to infest that quarter . At the head of this assembly , Sir Taffety shines in ...
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