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Meanwhile Cantelius eagerly enjoyed his good fortune , taking advantage of the good nature and simplicity of his companion . For Florentius frequently and secretly by night would read to him a whole comedy of Terence , so that in a few ...
Meanwhile Cantelius eagerly enjoyed his good fortune , taking advantage of the good nature and simplicity of his companion . For Florentius frequently and secretly by night would read to him a whole comedy of Terence , so that in a few ...
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more , I will be thankful , my patron , that you have brought me to a recollection of myself , and made me realize my good fortune . Now I will answer in order your very kind letter , and trust that you will kindly and graciously listen ...
more , I will be thankful , my patron , that you have brought me to a recollection of myself , and made me realize my good fortune . Now I will answer in order your very kind letter , and trust that you will kindly and graciously listen ...
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Your noble rank is almost beyond the hazard of Fortune , and yet at times she pinches you ; but against me she constantly rages , in this alone unlike herself , that it might seem that she had conspired against my literary labors .
Your noble rank is almost beyond the hazard of Fortune , and yet at times she pinches you ; but against me she constantly rages , in this alone unlike herself , that it might seem that she had conspired against my literary labors .
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Contents
CHAPTER | 3 |
MONASTIC LIFE AT STEYN | 39 |
SECRETARY TO THE BISHOP OF CAMBRAI MATRICULATION | 49 |
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