The Spectator. Volume the First. [-eighth.]., Volume 4J. and R. Tonson in the Strand., 1744 |
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... whose Merit places him upon an Eminence , and gives him a more confpicuous Figure among Men . Whe- ther it be that we think it shews greater Art to expose and turn to ridicule a Man whose Character seems fo improper a Subject for it ...
... whose Merit places him upon an Eminence , and gives him a more confpicuous Figure among Men . Whe- ther it be that we think it shews greater Art to expose and turn to ridicule a Man whose Character seems fo improper a Subject for it ...
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... whose Affection he foli- cits ; befides , that it finks his Figure , gives him Fears , Apprehenfions and Poorness of Spirit , and often makes him appear ridiculous where he has a mind to recom- mend himself . the THOSE Marriages ...
... whose Affection he foli- cits ; befides , that it finks his Figure , gives him Fears , Apprehenfions and Poorness of Spirit , and often makes him appear ridiculous where he has a mind to recom- mend himself . the THOSE Marriages ...
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... whose Face is damaged by the Small - Pox , N. 306 . from Corinna to Amilcar , on the same Occafion , ibid . Amilcar's Answer , ibid . from - on the Education of Children , N. 307. from Mules Palfrey , with a Project for the better ...
... whose Face is damaged by the Small - Pox , N. 306 . from Corinna to Amilcar , on the same Occafion , ibid . Amilcar's Answer , ibid . from - on the Education of Children , N. 307. from Mules Palfrey , with a Project for the better ...
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