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Page xiii
... enemies had concealed among his baggage , for the purpose of getting up this accusation , was found , and he was immediately conducted back to Delphi , where , amid the execrations of the popu- lace , he was thrust into prison , tried ...
... enemies had concealed among his baggage , for the purpose of getting up this accusation , was found , and he was immediately conducted back to Delphi , where , amid the execrations of the popu- lace , he was thrust into prison , tried ...
Page xxv
... enemy to tyranny , both of church and state . " Notwithstanding a few defects , however , Dr. Croxall's work is one which will long continue to be read with delight and instruction ; not only for the number and excellence of the Fables ...
... enemy to tyranny , both of church and state . " Notwithstanding a few defects , however , Dr. Croxall's work is one which will long continue to be read with delight and instruction ; not only for the number and excellence of the Fables ...
Page xxx
... Enemies Ib . 152 Ib . 44 Farmer and Stag Ib . • 70 Cricket and Nightingale Lessing 39 Crooked Tree Anon . 254 Crow and Peacocks Lessing 114 Farmer , Cranes , and Stork Farmer , Horseman , and Pedestrian Ib . 123 Nivernois 243 • Crow and ...
... Enemies Ib . 152 Ib . 44 Farmer and Stag Ib . • 70 Cricket and Nightingale Lessing 39 Crooked Tree Anon . 254 Crow and Peacocks Lessing 114 Farmer , Cranes , and Stork Farmer , Horseman , and Pedestrian Ib . 123 Nivernois 243 • Crow and ...
Page 13
... be afraid . said that he alone would engage the enemy , telling them they might depend upon his valour and strength to revenge their wrongs . In the midst of these threats while he was lashing himself with his tail , and BOOK I. 13.
... be afraid . said that he alone would engage the enemy , telling them they might depend upon his valour and strength to revenge their wrongs . In the midst of these threats while he was lashing himself with his tail , and BOOK I. 13.
Page 14
... enemies might not otherwise have observed , and gives an advantage to others by those very means which he fancied would have secured it to himself . Counsel and conduct always did , and always will , govern the world ; and the strong ...
... enemies might not otherwise have observed , and gives an advantage to others by those very means which he fancied would have secured it to himself . Counsel and conduct always did , and always will , govern the world ; and the strong ...
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