Prose and Verse, Volume 2Wiley and Putnam, 1845 - English literature |
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... hear , it was a most imposing sight - but in spite of my Lord Althorp , I cannot help thinking that Westminster Hall , with its long range , would have made up an admirable fire . Neither can I agree with the many that it was an ...
... hear , it was a most imposing sight - but in spite of my Lord Althorp , I cannot help thinking that Westminster Hall , with its long range , would have made up an admirable fire . Neither can I agree with the many that it was an ...
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... hear 1 am , althowgh with loss of wan high brew scotched off , a noo cap and my rite shew . But I hav bean terrifid to deth . Wen I was ate , or it might be nine , I fell on the stow , and hav had a grate dred of fire evver since ...
... hear 1 am , althowgh with loss of wan high brew scotched off , a noo cap and my rite shew . But I hav bean terrifid to deth . Wen I was ate , or it might be nine , I fell on the stow , and hav had a grate dred of fire evver since ...
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... hear that Sir Jacob had lost his seat , because the benches were burnt , but we have been deprived of none of our dignities or privileges . You will observe this letter is franked ; the fire made no difference to your master , he is not ...
... hear that Sir Jacob had lost his seat , because the benches were burnt , but we have been deprived of none of our dignities or privileges . You will observe this letter is franked ; the fire made no difference to your master , he is not ...
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... hear him spout them , and a poor stick he made . -Dick Willis , that we used to call Handpost , was a dab at it compared to him . He's no better hand at figures , so much the worse for me . Did you ever have a fag , Tom , at the ...
... hear him spout them , and a poor stick he made . -Dick Willis , that we used to call Handpost , was a dab at it compared to him . He's no better hand at figures , so much the worse for me . Did you ever have a fag , Tom , at the ...
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... hear . A bunch of matches was found in the Speaker's kitchen . I saw something suspicious myself - some said treacle , but I say tar . Have your eyes about you — lock all the gates , day as well as night - and above all , watch the ...
... hear . A bunch of matches was found in the Speaker's kitchen . I saw something suspicious myself - some said treacle , but I say tar . Have your eyes about you — lock all the gates , day as well as night - and above all , watch the ...
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