The Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq, 2 tomasG. Risk, 1728 |
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... These are undoubted Proofs of the Depar ture of a Lover ; and confequently Coriana is alfo dead as a Mistress . I have written to Stentor to give this Couple three Calls at the Church - door , which they muft hear if they are within the ...
... These are undoubted Proofs of the Depar ture of a Lover ; and confequently Coriana is alfo dead as a Mistress . I have written to Stentor to give this Couple three Calls at the Church - door , which they muft hear if they are within the ...
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... these wealthy Proficients . I had lately the Honour to drink half a Pint with Sir Tri- ftram , Harry Coppersmith , and Giles Twofhoes . Thefe Wags give one another Credit in Difcourfe , according to their Purfes ; they jeft by the Pound ...
... these wealthy Proficients . I had lately the Honour to drink half a Pint with Sir Tri- ftram , Harry Coppersmith , and Giles Twofhoes . Thefe Wags give one another Credit in Difcourfe , according to their Purfes ; they jeft by the Pound ...
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... these People , he is fober who is never drunk with any Thing but Wine ; the too frequent Ule of it has render'd it fat and infi . pid to them ; They endeavour by Brandy , and other trong Liquors , to quicken their Tafte , already ex ...
... these People , he is fober who is never drunk with any Thing but Wine ; the too frequent Ule of it has render'd it fat and infi . pid to them ; They endeavour by Brandy , and other trong Liquors , to quicken their Tafte , already ex ...
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... these Words :: 7 IT is not the Manner of the Romans to use all the Power they jufily may : We fight not to ravage Countries , or break through the Ties of Humanity ; I am acquainted with your Worth , and your Interest in this Lady ...
... these Words :: 7 IT is not the Manner of the Romans to use all the Power they jufily may : We fight not to ravage Countries , or break through the Ties of Humanity ; I am acquainted with your Worth , and your Interest in this Lady ...
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... these great Evils proceed from an accounta ble wild Method in the Education of the better half of the World , the Women . We have no fuch Thing as a Standard for good Breeding . I was the other Day at my Lady Wealthy's , and asked one ...
... these great Evils proceed from an accounta ble wild Method in the Education of the better half of the World , the Women . We have no fuch Thing as a Standard for good Breeding . I was the other Day at my Lady Wealthy's , and asked one ...
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