The Spectator. Volume the First. [-eighth.]., Volume 4J. and R. Tonson in the Strand., 1744 |
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Page 168
... last Moments . They avoided even an indecent Posture in the very Article of Death . Thus Cafar gathered his Robe about him , that he might not fall in a manner unbecoming of him- self ; and the greatest Concern that appeared in the Be ...
... last Moments . They avoided even an indecent Posture in the very Article of Death . Thus Cafar gathered his Robe about him , that he might not fall in a manner unbecoming of him- self ; and the greatest Concern that appeared in the Be ...
Page 201
... last , and vanish into Night . W ANON . E are generally fo much pleased with any little Accomplishments , either of Body or Mind , which have once made us remarkable in the World , that we endeavour to perfuade our selves it is not in ...
... last , and vanish into Night . W ANON . E are generally fo much pleased with any little Accomplishments , either of Body or Mind , which have once made us remarkable in the World , that we endeavour to perfuade our selves it is not in ...
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... last past , taken upon them to wear • Feathers . 6 6 WE hope , therefore , that these may , with as much Justice , be called Indian Princes , as you have stiled a • Woman in a coloured Hood an Indian Queen ; and that you will , in due ...
... last past , taken upon them to wear • Feathers . 6 6 WE hope , therefore , that these may , with as much Justice , be called Indian Princes , as you have stiled a • Woman in a coloured Hood an Indian Queen ; and that you will , in due ...
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