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Page 128
... give an extract from " The Anatomy of Melancholy , " the book of which Dr. Johnson said that it was the only book that took him out of his bed two hours before he wished to rise . This was higher praise than that of Byron , who called ...
... give an extract from " The Anatomy of Melancholy , " the book of which Dr. Johnson said that it was the only book that took him out of his bed two hours before he wished to rise . This was higher praise than that of Byron , who called ...
Page 236
... give him the better measure , For by Peter it cost him light . Give him a grey steed too , Robin he said , Besides a saddle new , For he is our Ladye's messenger ; God send that he prove true . " Now , " inquires the knight , " when ...
... give him the better measure , For by Peter it cost him light . Give him a grey steed too , Robin he said , Besides a saddle new , For he is our Ladye's messenger ; God send that he prove true . " Now , " inquires the knight , " when ...
Page 379
... Give laud and praises due , Who every meal can mend your cheer With tales both old and true : To William all give audience , And pray ye for his noddle , For all the fairies ' evidence Were lost , if it were addle . CORBET . 862. THE ...
... Give laud and praises due , Who every meal can mend your cheer With tales both old and true : To William all give audience , And pray ye for his noddle , For all the fairies ' evidence Were lost , if it were addle . CORBET . 862. THE ...
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