The Works of Dr. Jonathan Swift, Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin: Accurately Revised, in Twelve Volumes. Adorned with Copper-plates; with Some Account of the Author's Life, and Notes Historical and Explanatory, Volume 8C. Bathurst, T. Osborne, W. Bowyer, J. Hinton, W. Strahan, B. Collins, J. Rivington, R. Baldwin, L. Davis and C. Reymers, and J. Dodsley., 1765 |
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... rewards , that I can call to mind , which a victorious general re- ceived after his return from the most glorious expedition ; having conquered fome great kingdom , brought the king himself , his fa- mily , and nobles , to adorn the ...
... rewards , that I can call to mind , which a victorious general re- ceived after his return from the most glorious expedition ; having conquered fome great kingdom , brought the king himself , his fa- mily , and nobles , to adorn the ...
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... rewards I find but two , which were of real profit to the general ; the laurel crown , made and fent him at the charge of the publick , and the embroidered garment ; but I cannot find , whether this last was paid for by the fenate or ...
... rewards I find but two , which were of real profit to the general ; the laurel crown , made and fent him at the charge of the publick , and the embroidered garment ; but I cannot find , whether this last was paid for by the fenate or ...
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... reward- ed ; and whether , upon that article , either prince or people have been guilty of ingra- titude ? Thofe are the most valuable rewards , which are given to us from the certain knowledge of the donor , that they fit our temper ...
... reward- ed ; and whether , upon that article , either prince or people have been guilty of ingra- titude ? Thofe are the most valuable rewards , which are given to us from the certain knowledge of the donor , that they fit our temper ...
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... rewards we receive . When un- reasonable bills are brought in , they ought to be taxed , or cut off in the middle . Where there have been long accounts between two perfons , I have known one of them perpe- tually making large demands ...
... rewards we receive . When un- reasonable bills are brought in , they ought to be taxed , or cut off in the middle . Where there have been long accounts between two perfons , I have known one of them perpe- tually making large demands ...
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... reward faithful fervants ; and fhe defired me to take out of the privy purse 2000l . a year , in order to purchase for my advantage . - As her MAJESTY was fo good to provide for my children , and as the offices I enjoyed by her favour ...
... reward faithful fervants ; and fhe defired me to take out of the privy purse 2000l . a year , in order to purchase for my advantage . - As her MAJESTY was fo good to provide for my children , and as the offices I enjoyed by her favour ...
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