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... , though we have not taken exactly the same path , both have been zealous in the cause of letters . Your labours have furnished instruction to the readers , a and and mine perhaps in a small degree may con▾ tribute то ...
... , though we have not taken exactly the same path , both have been zealous in the cause of letters . Your labours have furnished instruction to the readers , a and and mine perhaps in a small degree may con▾ tribute то ...
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... fore it is inscribed , with every assurance of esteem and cordiality , by . Your obliged and faithful friend , DUBLIN CASTLE , May 26 , 1794 . ROBERT JEPHSON . PRE FAC E. Y various accidental causes , particularly the ii DEDICATION .
... fore it is inscribed , with every assurance of esteem and cordiality , by . Your obliged and faithful friend , DUBLIN CASTLE , May 26 , 1794 . ROBERT JEPHSON . PRE FAC E. Y various accidental causes , particularly the ii DEDICATION .
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With Historical Remarks and Illustrations Robert Jephson. PRE FAC E. Y various accidental causes , particularly the BY residence of the author and editor in diffe- rent kingdoms , the appearance of this work has been delayed much longer ...
With Historical Remarks and Illustrations Robert Jephson. PRE FAC E. Y various accidental causes , particularly the BY residence of the author and editor in diffe- rent kingdoms , the appearance of this work has been delayed much longer ...
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... causes generate like effects , In fair array the instructive lessons rise : So taught , ' tis easy virtue to be wise . In your own fame Rome's glories you may fee ; To shun her fall , detest her luxury . 50 And thou , lov'd isle , where ...
... causes generate like effects , In fair array the instructive lessons rise : So taught , ' tis easy virtue to be wise . In your own fame Rome's glories you may fee ; To shun her fall , detest her luxury . 50 And thou , lov'd isle , where ...
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... cause she play'd the mummery o'er , And left the crowd to wonder and adore . Salian and Fecial Flamens thus began , 159 And Vestals , sacred from the embrace of man ; 5 Their task to quench the flame of love's desire , And unextinguish ...
... cause she play'd the mummery o'er , And left the crowd to wonder and adore . Salian and Fecial Flamens thus began , 159 And Vestals , sacred from the embrace of man ; 5 Their task to quench the flame of love's desire , And unextinguish ...
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