Interesting Anecdotes, Memoirs, Allegories, Essays, and Poetical Fragments: Tending to Amuse the Fancy, and Inculcate Morality. By Mr. Addison |
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Page 127
... off , where the service of our church , for the convenience of the neighbouring peasants , was usually performed . As As the place was fituated upon the fea - coaft [ 127 ] an enthusiast to the defign; fond of travelling, ...
... off , where the service of our church , for the convenience of the neighbouring peasants , was usually performed . As As the place was fituated upon the fea - coaft [ 127 ] an enthusiast to the defign; fond of travelling, ...
Page 180
... . The prince and the peasant are on the fame footing in this refpect ; and the one is as much punished by remorfe on his throne , as the other at his plough . Whoever Whoever feeks to live a happy life , ought to [ 180 ]
... . The prince and the peasant are on the fame footing in this refpect ; and the one is as much punished by remorfe on his throne , as the other at his plough . Whoever Whoever feeks to live a happy life , ought to [ 180 ]
Page 236
... peasant opened it , and asked him what he wanted . " I am almost dying with fatigue and hunger , ' anfwered the Czar , " can you give me a lodging Alas ! ' faid the peasant , taking you will have but poor fare " for one night ? " him by ...
... peasant opened it , and asked him what he wanted . " I am almost dying with fatigue and hunger , ' anfwered the Czar , " can you give me a lodging Alas ! ' faid the peasant , taking you will have but poor fare " for one night ? " him by ...
Page 237
... peasant to the Emperor , I ' will go and get fomething for your fupper . ' He went out , and foon returned with fome black bread , eggs , and honey.— You fee all I can give you , ' faid the peasant ; partake of it with my children ...
... peasant to the Emperor , I ' will go and get fomething for your fupper . ' He went out , and foon returned with fome black bread , eggs , and honey.— You fee all I can give you , ' faid the peasant ; partake of it with my children ...
Page 238
... peasant smiled at this predic- tion ; and at that inftant the two eldeft girls came to kifs their new born - brother , and their grandmother came alfo to take him back . The little ones fol- lowed her ; and the peafant , laying himself ...
... peasant smiled at this predic- tion ; and at that inftant the two eldeft girls came to kifs their new born - brother , and their grandmother came alfo to take him back . The little ones fol- lowed her ; and the peafant , laying himself ...
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