The Works of Hannah More, Volume 1Harper, 1872 |
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... never before. The stars which form the galaxy ; These serve t ' embellish what is said , And show , besides , that one has read ; - At once they rise - th ' astonish'd guest Back in a corner slinks , distrest ; Scar'd at the many bowing ...
... never before. The stars which form the galaxy ; These serve t ' embellish what is said , And show , besides , that one has read ; - At once they rise - th ' astonish'd guest Back in a corner slinks , distrest ; Scar'd at the many bowing ...
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... never other science knew , And learn the classics from a dance : In OVID they ne'er car'd a groat , How far'd the vent'rous ARGONAUT ; Yet charm'd they see MEDEA rise On fiery dragons to the skies . For DIDO , tho ' they never knew her ...
... never other science knew , And learn the classics from a dance : In OVID they ne'er car'd a groat , How far'd the vent'rous ARGONAUT ; Yet charm'd they see MEDEA rise On fiery dragons to the skies . For DIDO , tho ' they never knew her ...
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... never hear of ten years jars , ( For TROY's the average length of wars . ) And diplomatic form and rule Might learn from Mother Bunch's school , How rapidly are state intrigues Convey'd with boots of seven long leagues . Here farther ...
... never hear of ten years jars , ( For TROY's the average length of wars . ) And diplomatic form and rule Might learn from Mother Bunch's school , How rapidly are state intrigues Convey'd with boots of seven long leagues . Here farther ...
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... never was deceiv'd , I would not trust ; Prudence must never be suspicion's slave , Extracted from another's happiness ; Who ne'er the high heroic duty know , For public good the private to forego . Then wherefore happy ? where's the ...
... never was deceiv'd , I would not trust ; Prudence must never be suspicion's slave , Extracted from another's happiness ; Who ne'er the high heroic duty know , For public good the private to forego . Then wherefore happy ? where's the ...
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... never chid him , But fill'd him with his food . O then , to see the pleasure Squire Damocles exprest ' Twas joy beyond all measure , Was ever man so blest ? With greedy eyes the squire Devour'd each costly dainty ; You'd think he did ...
... never chid him , But fill'd him with his food . O then , to see the pleasure Squire Damocles exprest ' Twas joy beyond all measure , Was ever man so blest ? With greedy eyes the squire Devour'd each costly dainty ; You'd think he did ...
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