The Spectator, Volume 8William Durell and Company, 1810 - English literature |
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... carried his point , and let me sneak off to a coach .. As I drove along , it was a pleasing reflection to see the world so prettily chequered since I left Rich- 2 * No. 454 . 9 THE SPECTATOR . off, and he should hear were she went. ...
... carried his point , and let me sneak off to a coach .. As I drove along , it was a pleasing reflection to see the world so prettily chequered since I left Rich- 2 * No. 454 . 9 THE SPECTATOR . off, and he should hear were she went. ...
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... Rich- mond , and the scene still filling with children of a new hour . This satisfaction increased as I moved towards the city ; and gay signs , well disposed streets , magnificent public structures , and wealthy shops , adorned with ...
... Rich- mond , and the scene still filling with children of a new hour . This satisfaction increased as I moved towards the city ; and gay signs , well disposed streets , magnificent public structures , and wealthy shops , adorned with ...
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... jests At thy undoing : he had ta'en possession Of all thy ancient most domestic ornaments : VOL . VIII . 3 Rich hangings intermix'd and wrought with gold , The very No. 456 . 17 THE SPECTATOR . No. 456. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1712. ...
... jests At thy undoing : he had ta'en possession Of all thy ancient most domestic ornaments : VOL . VIII . 3 Rich hangings intermix'd and wrought with gold , The very No. 456 . 17 THE SPECTATOR . No. 456. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1712. ...
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Joseph Addison, Sir Richard Steele. Rich hangings intermix'd and wrought with gold , The very bed which on thy wedding night Receiv'd thee to the arms of Belvidera , The scene of all thy joys , was violated By the coarse hands of filthy ...
Joseph Addison, Sir Richard Steele. Rich hangings intermix'd and wrought with gold , The very bed which on thy wedding night Receiv'd thee to the arms of Belvidera , The scene of all thy joys , was violated By the coarse hands of filthy ...
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... riches are the instruments of serving the purpo- ses of heaven or hell , according to the disposition of the possessor . The wealthy can torment or gratify all who are in their power , and choose to do one or other as they are affected ...
... riches are the instruments of serving the purpo- ses of heaven or hell , according to the disposition of the possessor . The wealthy can torment or gratify all who are in their power , and choose to do one or other as they are affected ...
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