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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... forced in my own defence to follow a proceeding , that I have so much condemned in others . But feveral of my acquaintance among the declining party are grown fo infufferably peevish and fple- netick , profess fuch . violent ...
... forced in my own defence to follow a proceeding , that I have so much condemned in others . But feveral of my acquaintance among the declining party are grown fo infufferably peevish and fple- netick , profess fuch . violent ...
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... forced to follow him for their own fecurity . This introduced a number of new dex- trous men into business and credit . It was argued , that the war could not last above two or three campaigns ; and that it was easier for the fubjects ...
... forced to follow him for their own fecurity . This introduced a number of new dex- trous men into business and credit . It was argued , that the war could not last above two or three campaigns ; and that it was easier for the fubjects ...
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... where ( as Milton ex- preffeth it ) he had been VICEROY of a great western province ; and forced to exercise his talent in inferior regions among other fallen fallen fpirits , or poor deluded men , whom he 12 No 14 . THE EXAMINER .
... where ( as Milton ex- preffeth it ) he had been VICEROY of a great western province ; and forced to exercise his talent in inferior regions among other fallen fallen fpirits , or poor deluded men , whom he 12 No 14 . THE EXAMINER .
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... forced to stoop in dirty ways for new supplies . I have been fometimes thinking , if a man had the art of the second fight for see- ing lyes , as they have in Scotland for seeing spirits , how admirably he might entertain himself in ...
... forced to stoop in dirty ways for new supplies . I have been fometimes thinking , if a man had the art of the second fight for see- ing lyes , as they have in Scotland for seeing spirits , how admirably he might entertain himself in ...
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... forced to dispense with my refolution , although it be only to tell my reader , what measures I am like to take on fuch occa- fions for the future . I was told , that the paper called The Obfervator was twice filled laft week with ...
... forced to dispense with my refolution , although it be only to tell my reader , what measures I am like to take on fuch occa- fions for the future . I was told , that the paper called The Obfervator was twice filled laft week with ...
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