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... borders of flowers . Each rises above the other by two or three steps , & as many walls & terrasses ; and so many iron gates , that we recollect those ancient romances , in which every entrance was guarded by nymphs or dragons . At lady ...
... borders of flowers . Each rises above the other by two or three steps , & as many walls & terrasses ; and so many iron gates , that we recollect those ancient romances , in which every entrance was guarded by nymphs or dragons . At lady ...
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... borders were smoothed , but preserved their waving irregularity . A few trees scattered here and there on its edges sprinkled the tame bank that accompanied its meanders ; and when it disappeared among the hills , shades descending from ...
... borders were smoothed , but preserved their waving irregularity . A few trees scattered here and there on its edges sprinkled the tame bank that accompanied its meanders ; and when it disappeared among the hills , shades descending from ...
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... borders of our cultivated plains , are ready before the painter's eyes , and group themselves to animate his picture . One misfortune in truth there is that throws a difficulty on the artist . A principal beauty in our gardens is the ...
... borders of our cultivated plains , are ready before the painter's eyes , and group themselves to animate his picture . One misfortune in truth there is that throws a difficulty on the artist . A principal beauty in our gardens is the ...
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