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Page 188
... lords , and Lord Peterborow . The Duke of Hamilton would needs be witty , and hold up my train as I walked upstairs . It is an ill circumstance that on Sun- days much company always meet at the great tables . Lord Treasurer told at ...
... lords , and Lord Peterborow . The Duke of Hamilton would needs be witty , and hold up my train as I walked upstairs . It is an ill circumstance that on Sun- days much company always meet at the great tables . Lord Treasurer told at ...
Page 579
... lord's countenance ; for the truth is , he kept his eyes shut for the most part , and the anthem being rather long , was asleep . But the music ceasing , my lord woke up , looking about him , and his eyes lighting on Mr. Esmond , who ...
... lord's countenance ; for the truth is , he kept his eyes shut for the most part , and the anthem being rather long , was asleep . But the music ceasing , my lord woke up , looking about him , and his eyes lighting on Mr. Esmond , who ...
Page 621
... Lord , to effect that Thy correction on me shall do me good . XVI LORD , when I am to travel , I never use to provide my- self till the very time ; partly out of laziness , loth to be troubled till needs I must ; partly out of pride ...
... Lord , to effect that Thy correction on me shall do me good . XVI LORD , when I am to travel , I never use to provide my- self till the very time ; partly out of laziness , loth to be troubled till needs I must ; partly out of pride ...
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