The Critical Review, Or, Annals of LiteratureW. Simpkin and R. Marshall, 1808 - English literature |
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Page 244
... they possessed a prescience of future events , of which they sometimes gave intimations to their living relatives ; and , finally , that they possessed certain influences over the elements : as well as over the affairs of mortals .
... they possessed a prescience of future events , of which they sometimes gave intimations to their living relatives ; and , finally , that they possessed certain influences over the elements : as well as over the affairs of mortals .
Page 325
They indicate him to have possessed the generic distinctions of the bardic character ; to have been naturally mild and amiable in the discharge of his relative duties , and susceptible of the emotions of piety , but by no means devoid ...
They indicate him to have possessed the generic distinctions of the bardic character ; to have been naturally mild and amiable in the discharge of his relative duties , and susceptible of the emotions of piety , but by no means devoid ...
Page 359
Cecil possessed all the qualifications of a consummate politician . His application to Business was constant and intense . No temporary gratifica-tions and no frivolous pursuits were suffered to interrupt the continuity of his attention ...
Cecil possessed all the qualifications of a consummate politician . His application to Business was constant and intense . No temporary gratifica-tions and no frivolous pursuits were suffered to interrupt the continuity of his attention ...
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