The SpectatorRichard Eyres, 1778 - Great Britain |
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Page 33
... those ⚫ of our own country , who are curious fpectators of ⚫ the fame ; I do humbly propofe that you would be pleased to make me your fuperintendant of all fach figures and devices as are or fhall be made ufe ⚫ of on this occafion ...
... those ⚫ of our own country , who are curious fpectators of ⚫ the fame ; I do humbly propofe that you would be pleased to make me your fuperintendant of all fach figures and devices as are or fhall be made ufe ⚫ of on this occafion ...
Page 43
... Those that have good voices may ⚫ be taught to fing the newest opera - airs , and , if required , to fpeak either Italian or French , pay- ing fomething extraordinary above the common rates . They whofe friends are not able to pay ...
... Those that have good voices may ⚫ be taught to fing the newest opera - airs , and , if required , to fpeak either Italian or French , pay- ing fomething extraordinary above the common rates . They whofe friends are not able to pay ...
Page 45
... those whofe opinion he values in nothing but his own favour ; who is fafe againftan hint of it , you asked me whether a man is to this weakness ? or who knows whether he is guil- ty of it or not ? The best way to get clear of fuch a ...
... those whofe opinion he values in nothing but his own favour ; who is fafe againftan hint of it , you asked me whether a man is to this weakness ? or who knows whether he is guil- ty of it or not ? The best way to get clear of fuch a ...
Page 47
... those of rebels and traitors . Had the hero of his play discovered the fame good qualities in the de- fence of his country , that he fhewed for its ruin and fubverfion , the audience could not enough pity and admire him ; but as he is ...
... those of rebels and traitors . Had the hero of his play discovered the fame good qualities in the de- fence of his country , that he fhewed for its ruin and fubverfion , the audience could not enough pity and admire him ; but as he is ...
Page 51
... those who should know , giv- ' ing fome countenance to it , the chairman re- ' ported from the committee , appointed to exa- ' mine into that affair , that ' twas poffible there ' might be fomething in't . I have much more to fay to you ...
... those who should know , giv- ' ing fome countenance to it , the chairman re- ' ported from the committee , appointed to exa- ' mine into that affair , that ' twas poffible there ' might be fomething in't . I have much more to fay to you ...
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