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Page 66
... give . They advised him , without hesitation , to comply with the wishes of the people ; but instead of regarding their direction , he referred the subject to the determination of some of his young and thoughtless companions . 2. By ...
... give . They advised him , without hesitation , to comply with the wishes of the people ; but instead of regarding their direction , he referred the subject to the determination of some of his young and thoughtless companions . 2. By ...
Page 142
... give in charge Their names to the sweet lyre . Th ' historic muse , Proud of the treasure , marches with it down To latest times ; and sculpture , in her turn , Gives bond in stone and ever - during brass To guard them , and t ...
... give in charge Their names to the sweet lyre . Th ' historic muse , Proud of the treasure , marches with it down To latest times ; and sculpture , in her turn , Gives bond in stone and ever - during brass To guard them , and t ...
Page 159
... give it freely - I give it cheerfully . Who comes next ? " — Five others , equally patriotic , soon followed his example . These six self - devoted victims then went out of the town bare - footed , with halters about their necks , and ...
... give it freely - I give it cheerfully . Who comes next ? " — Five others , equally patriotic , soon followed his example . These six self - devoted victims then went out of the town bare - footed , with halters about their necks , and ...
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