The Spectator, Volume 8J. and R. Tonson, 1767 - English essays |
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Page 18
... as an exemplification to the foregoing paffage , cited out of this most excel- lent prelate . It is faid to have been written in king Charles Charles the Second's reign by the ambaffador of Ban- tam 18 N ° 557 THE SPECTATOR .
... as an exemplification to the foregoing paffage , cited out of this most excel- lent prelate . It is faid to have been written in king Charles Charles the Second's reign by the ambaffador of Ban- tam 18 N ° 557 THE SPECTATOR .
Page 32
... faid to have an ambition of extending her poffeffions through all the counties in England , on this fide the Trent . III . Mrs. Medlar , who , after two husbands and a gallant , is now wedded to an old gentleman of fixty . Upon her ...
... faid to have an ambition of extending her poffeffions through all the counties in England , on this fide the Trent . III . Mrs. Medlar , who , after two husbands and a gallant , is now wedded to an old gentleman of fixty . Upon her ...
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... faid Blank to pay unto him the " faid fum of Blank , on the Blank day of the month of " Blank next enfuing , under the penalty and forfeiture " of Blank . " I fhall take time to confider the cafe of this my ima- ginary correfpondent ...
... faid Blank to pay unto him the " faid fum of Blank , on the Blank day of the month of " Blank next enfuing , under the penalty and forfeiture " of Blank . " I fhall take time to confider the cafe of this my ima- ginary correfpondent ...
Page 73
... faid ) to be my houfe - keeper , and to govern my fervants ; for how fhould I know how to rule a family ? and while he had what money the pleased , which was but reasonable for the trouble he was at for my good , I was not to be fo ...
... faid ) to be my houfe - keeper , and to govern my fervants ; for how fhould I know how to rule a family ? and while he had what money the pleased , which was but reasonable for the trouble he was at for my good , I was not to be fo ...
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... ( faid fhe ) to know money is the most valuable confideration ; he is very rich , and I am fure cannot live long ; he has a cough that must carry him off foon . I knew afterwards he had given the felf - fame character of me to him ; but ...
... ( faid fhe ) to know money is the most valuable confideration ; he is very rich , and I am fure cannot live long ; he has a cough that must carry him off foon . I knew afterwards he had given the felf - fame character of me to him ; but ...
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