Select British Classics, Volume 25J. Conrad, 1803 - English literature |
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Page 13
... side , all the little dogs in the street gathered about him , and barked at him . The little puppy was so offended at this affront done to his sire , that he asked him , Why he would not fall upon them , and tear them to pieces ? To ...
... side , all the little dogs in the street gathered about him , and barked at him . The little puppy was so offended at this affront done to his sire , that he asked him , Why he would not fall upon them , and tear them to pieces ? To ...
Page 17
... side , I shewed one subscribed by the women of several persons of quality , humbly setting forth , that since the introduction of this mode , their respective ladies had ( instead of bestowing on them their cast gowns ) cut them into ...
... side , I shewed one subscribed by the women of several persons of quality , humbly setting forth , that since the introduction of this mode , their respective ladies had ( instead of bestowing on them their cast gowns ) cut them into ...
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... side of them I saw the same great road run- ning on a little way , till it was terminated by two beau- tiful temples . I stood here for some time , and saw most of the multitude who had been dispersed amongst the thickets , coming out ...
... side of them I saw the same great road run- ning on a little way , till it was terminated by two beau- tiful temples . I stood here for some time , and saw most of the multitude who had been dispersed amongst the thickets , coming out ...
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... that order ; whereas that of the other was composed of the chaste and matron - like lonic . The sides of it were adorned with several grotesque figures of goats , sparrows , hea- then gods , satyrs , and monsters made up of 36 THE TATLER .
... that order ; whereas that of the other was composed of the chaste and matron - like lonic . The sides of it were adorned with several grotesque figures of goats , sparrows , hea- then gods , satyrs , and monsters made up of 36 THE TATLER .
Page 37
... side of me I heard singing and dancing ; on the other brawls and clashing of swords . In short , I was so lit- tle pleased with the place , that I was going out of it ; but found I could not return by the gate where I en- tered , which ...
... side of me I heard singing and dancing ; on the other brawls and clashing of swords . In short , I was so lit- tle pleased with the place , that I was going out of it ; but found I could not return by the gate where I en- tered , which ...
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