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Page 52
... brought Matthews down as far as Leamington . Poor Byron lunched with us , or rather made an early dinner at Long's , and a most brilliant day we had of it . I never saw Byron so full of fun , frolic , wit , and whim he was as playful as ...
... brought Matthews down as far as Leamington . Poor Byron lunched with us , or rather made an early dinner at Long's , and a most brilliant day we had of it . I never saw Byron so full of fun , frolic , wit , and whim he was as playful as ...
Page 144
... Brought very indifferent news from Constable's house . It is not now hoped that they will pay above 3 or 4 shillings in the pound . Robinson supposed not to be much better . Mr. G. goes to London immediatly , and is to sell Woodstock to ...
... Brought very indifferent news from Constable's house . It is not now hoped that they will pay above 3 or 4 shillings in the pound . Robinson supposed not to be much better . Mr. G. goes to London immediatly , and is to sell Woodstock to ...
Page 356
... brought up some 10 reinforcements , for my pound was come 10 to half - crowns , and I had nothing to keep house when the Lockharts come . Credit enough to be sure , but I have been taught by experience to make short reckonings . Some ...
... brought up some 10 reinforcements , for my pound was come 10 to half - crowns , and I had nothing to keep house when the Lockharts come . Credit enough to be sure , but I have been taught by experience to make short reckonings . Some ...
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