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... nation of seven millions to take interest in and talk about , when they were in an inquisitive humour . Lord North , an ungainly country gentleman , with goggle eyes and big cheeks , had just succeeded the 4 CHATTERTON .
... nation of seven millions to take interest in and talk about , when they were in an inquisitive humour . Lord North , an ungainly country gentleman , with goggle eyes and big cheeks , had just succeeded the 4 CHATTERTON .
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... Lord Chatham , throwing off his gout for the occasion , had , at the age of sixty - two , resumed his place as the thundering Jove of the Opposition ; Bute and other Scotchmen were still said to be sucking the blood of the nation ; and ...
... Lord Chatham , throwing off his gout for the occasion , had , at the age of sixty - two , resumed his place as the thundering Jove of the Opposition ; Bute and other Scotchmen were still said to be sucking the blood of the nation ; and ...
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... Lord Mayor , in the then aristocratic region of Soho Square , was conspicuously decorated with the word " Liberty ; " and public dinners to celebrate the release of the patriot were held in various parts of the city . In The rejoicings ...
... Lord Mayor , in the then aristocratic region of Soho Square , was conspicuously decorated with the word " Liberty ; " and public dinners to celebrate the release of the patriot were held in various parts of the city . In The rejoicings ...
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... Lord North . Chatterton , hearing much talk about this affair , thinks it a good topic for his purpose , and , stealing a forenoon from his office - work , pens , in a style mimicked after that of Junius , a " Letter to the Duke of G ...
... Lord North . Chatterton , hearing much talk about this affair , thinks it a good topic for his purpose , and , stealing a forenoon from his office - work , pens , in a style mimicked after that of Junius , a " Letter to the Duke of G ...
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... Lord knows what , Could Burgum then - my critic , patron , friend— Without security attempt to lend ? No , that would be imprudent in the man : Accuse him of imprudence if you can ! " This disappointment throws him into a humour border ...
... Lord knows what , Could Burgum then - my critic , patron , friend— Without security attempt to lend ? No , that would be imprudent in the man : Accuse him of imprudence if you can ! " This disappointment throws him into a humour border ...
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