The Percy AnecdotesF. Warne and Company, 1887 - 595 pages |
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Page 179
... soon as you can , and assure him , that it is not a desire of gain which makes me act thus ; it is an honest in- dignation at observing , that the prayers I made to him in favour of my injured country , which he is taking pains to ...
... soon as you can , and assure him , that it is not a desire of gain which makes me act thus ; it is an honest in- dignation at observing , that the prayers I made to him in favour of my injured country , which he is taking pains to ...
Page 185
... soon as the levee is over . ' As soon as the levee was over , the sheriffs were introduced into the king's closet . The king did not as usual receive them alone , but Lords Gower , Rochford , and Weymouth were present . Mr. Sheriff ...
... soon as the levee is over . ' As soon as the levee was over , the sheriffs were introduced into the king's closet . The king did not as usual receive them alone , but Lords Gower , Rochford , and Weymouth were present . Mr. Sheriff ...
Page 449
... soon after you , and not attempted to hurt you , but if put to death by Colonel Church . All the new you come at me now with the broadsword , frontier towns of New England were at- know that I will certainly take your life . " tacked ...
... soon after you , and not attempted to hurt you , but if put to death by Colonel Church . All the new you come at me now with the broadsword , frontier towns of New England were at- know that I will certainly take your life . " tacked ...
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ANECDOTES OF HUMANITY I49 | 1 |
ANECDOTES OF BENEFICENCE 50 97 | 50 |
ANECDOTES OF ELOQUENCE 98147 | 98 |
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