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... companion's volubility , to form a distinct idea of the intended procession . I was certain that the inauguration of a king should be conducted with solemnity and religious awe ; and I could not be persuaded that there was much ...
... companion's volubility , to form a distinct idea of the intended procession . I was certain that the inauguration of a king should be conducted with solemnity and religious awe ; and I could not be persuaded that there was much ...
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... companion , however , informed me , that not one in a hun- dred of them knew even the first principles of criticism ; that they assumed the right of being censors because there was none to contradict their pretensions ; and that every ...
... companion , however , informed me , that not one in a hun- dred of them knew even the first principles of criticism ; that they assumed the right of being censors because there was none to contradict their pretensions ; and that every ...
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... companion bore a part in her sorrows . Her lamentations grew loud ; comfort is offered , but she detests the very sound : she bids them preach comfort to the winds . Upon this her husband comes in , who , seeing the queen so much ...
... companion bore a part in her sorrows . Her lamentations grew loud ; comfort is offered , but she detests the very sound : she bids them preach comfort to the winds . Upon this her husband comes in , who , seeing the queen so much ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 5 |
OLIVER GOLDSMITH | 11 |
An Evening at Vauxhall | 27 |
Copyright | |
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