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Page 189
... observed that he would always turn down some other path rather than pass any one whom he saw approaching . The dog ... observation . His letters sufficiently testify the satisfaction with which Cowper settled himself in his new abode at ...
... observed that he would always turn down some other path rather than pass any one whom he saw approaching . The dog ... observation . His letters sufficiently testify the satisfaction with which Cowper settled himself in his new abode at ...
Page 229
... observed ; But , wishing to enrich me more , to fill My mind with treasure , ledst me far away From city din , to deep retreats , to banks And streams Aonian , and , with free consent , Didst place me happy at Apollo's side . * In order ...
... observed ; But , wishing to enrich me more , to fill My mind with treasure , ledst me far away From city din , to deep retreats , to banks And streams Aonian , and , with free consent , Didst place me happy at Apollo's side . * In order ...
Page 261
... observations though it was the darkness d DAITE affecting ed a little ; but ical duties , and while he kept watch in ... observed that change of feature which indicates the victory of the last foe . From that hour he remained in a state ...
... observations though it was the darkness d DAITE affecting ed a little ; but ical duties , and while he kept watch in ... observed that change of feature which indicates the victory of the last foe . From that hour he remained in a state ...
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