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... force them to drive him away . Some time afterwards he assumed an appearance of decency ; in his own phrase , he whitened himself , having a desire to obtain the censorship , an office of honour and some profit SMITH 13.
... force them to drive him away . Some time afterwards he assumed an appearance of decency ; in his own phrase , he whitened himself , having a desire to obtain the censorship , an office of honour and some profit SMITH 13.
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... obtain to the same play a prologue from Addison , and an epilogue from Prior ; and who could have at once the patronage of Halifax and the praise of Oldisworth . For the power of communicating these minute memorials , I am indebted to ...
... obtain to the same play a prologue from Addison , and an epilogue from Prior ; and who could have at once the patronage of Halifax and the praise of Oldisworth . For the power of communicating these minute memorials , I am indebted to ...
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... obtained it . The expense of his pleasures , and neglect of business , had now lessened his revenues ; and he was willing to accept of a settlement in Ireland , where , about 1702 , he was made Judge of the Admiralty , Commissioner of ...
... obtained it . The expense of his pleasures , and neglect of business , had now lessened his revenues ; and he was willing to accept of a settlement in Ireland , where , about 1702 , he was made Judge of the Admiralty , Commissioner of ...
Pàgina 27
... obtained a fellowship , and com- menced poet . In 1659 , his poem on the death of Oliver was published , with those of Dryden and Waller . In his dedication to Dr. Wilkins he appears a very willing and liberal encomiast , both of the ...
... obtained a fellowship , and com- menced poet . In 1659 , his poem on the death of Oliver was published , with those of Dryden and Waller . In his dedication to Dr. Wilkins he appears a very willing and liberal encomiast , both of the ...
Pàgina 29
... obtained by a fictitious request , to which an answer in his own hand was desired . His hand was copied so well , that he confessed it might have deceived himself . Blackhead , who had carried the letter , being sent again with a ...
... obtained by a fictitious request , to which an answer in his own hand was desired . His hand was copied so well , that he confessed it might have deceived himself . Blackhead , who had carried the letter , being sent again with a ...
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