The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin, Volume 8C. Bathurst, C. Davis, C. Hitch and L. Hawes, J. Hodges, R. and J. Dodsley, and W. Bowyer., 1754 |
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... not as great a mark of difaffection now , to say the queen is in danger , as it was fome months ago to affirm the fame of the church ? Suppofe Suppose it be a falfe opinion , that the queen's N ° 15. THE EXAMINER . 31.
... not as great a mark of difaffection now , to say the queen is in danger , as it was fome months ago to affirm the fame of the church ? Suppofe Suppose it be a falfe opinion , that the queen's N ° 15. THE EXAMINER . 31.
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... say the truth , I fhould be glad the authors names were conveyed to future times a- long with their actions . For although the present age may understand well enough the little hints we give , the parallels we draw , and the characters ...
... say the truth , I fhould be glad the authors names were conveyed to future times a- long with their actions . For although the present age may understand well enough the little hints we give , the parallels we draw , and the characters ...
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... says , can only remedy these inconveniencies in the church : that is , in other words , when certain bishops are dead , we fhall have others of our own ftamp . Not so fast : you are not yet fo fure of your game . We have already got one ...
... says , can only remedy these inconveniencies in the church : that is , in other words , when certain bishops are dead , we fhall have others of our own ftamp . Not so fast : you are not yet fo fure of your game . We have already got one ...
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... say , without pointing reflections upon any par- ticular perfon , which I have hitherto but fparingly done , and that only towards thofe , whofe characters are too profligate , that the managing of them fhould be of any confequence ...
... say , without pointing reflections upon any par- ticular perfon , which I have hitherto but fparingly done , and that only towards thofe , whofe characters are too profligate , that the managing of them fhould be of any confequence ...
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... says in his title page , my reprefentations are unfair , and my reflections unjust : and his * This heptarchy was the ferpent with seven heads , mention- ed in N ° 21 , 22 . L 4 con- conclufion is yet more fevere ; where he doubts I N ...
... says in his title page , my reprefentations are unfair , and my reflections unjust : and his * This heptarchy was the ferpent with seven heads , mention- ed in N ° 21 , 22 . L 4 con- conclufion is yet more fevere ; where he doubts I N ...
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