The Works of the English Poets: SwiftH. Hughs, 1779 |
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... that the harbours of Ireland , on account of their commerce , were better known to the world than those of Britain . IRISH ED . B 4 From • From thee , with pride , the Caledonians trace On the fudden drying-up of St Patrick's Well.
... that the harbours of Ireland , on account of their commerce , were better known to the world than those of Britain . IRISH ED . B 4 From • From thee , with pride , the Caledonians trace On the fudden drying-up of St Patrick's Well.
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Samuel Johnson. • From thee , with pride , the Caledonians trace The glorious founder of their kingly race : Thy martial fons , whom now they dare despife , Did once their land fubdue and civilize : Their drefs , their language , and the ...
Samuel Johnson. • From thee , with pride , the Caledonians trace The glorious founder of their kingly race : Thy martial fons , whom now they dare despife , Did once their land fubdue and civilize : Their drefs , their language , and the ...
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... pride and ignorance a proverb grown , The jeft of wits , and to the court unknown . I fcorn thy fpurious and degenerate line , And from this hour my patronage refign . ON READING DR . YOUNG'S SATIRES CALLED THE UNIVERSAL PASSION , BY ...
... pride and ignorance a proverb grown , The jeft of wits , and to the court unknown . I fcorn thy fpurious and degenerate line , And from this hour my patronage refign . ON READING DR . YOUNG'S SATIRES CALLED THE UNIVERSAL PASSION , BY ...
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... Pride and Cruelty are flown , And Mercy here exalts her throne : For fuch is good - example's power , It does its office every hour , Where governors are good and wife ; Or elfe the trueft maxim lyes : For fo we find all ancient fages ...
... Pride and Cruelty are flown , And Mercy here exalts her throne : For fuch is good - example's power , It does its office every hour , Where governors are good and wife ; Or elfe the trueft maxim lyes : For fo we find all ancient fages ...
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... Pride , And Scandal ever gaping wide ; Hypocrify with frown severe , Scurrility with gibing air ; Rude Laughter feeming like to burst , And Malice always judging worst ; And Vanity with pocket - glafs , And Impudence with front of brass ...
... Pride , And Scandal ever gaping wide ; Hypocrify with frown severe , Scurrility with gibing air ; Rude Laughter feeming like to burst , And Malice always judging worst ; And Vanity with pocket - glafs , And Impudence with front of brass ...
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