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Page 36
... given his brother three half - pence , which was his whole estate , to spare the life of a Tom - tit . These are at present the matters of greatest moment within my observation , and I know are too trifling to be communicated to any but ...
... given his brother three half - pence , which was his whole estate , to spare the life of a Tom - tit . These are at present the matters of greatest moment within my observation , and I know are too trifling to be communicated to any but ...
Page 55
... from the bench of matrons , I issued out an order forth- with , that the criminal should be stripped of her incumbrances , till she became little enough to enter my house . " I had before given directions NO . 116 . 55 TATLER .
... from the bench of matrons , I issued out an order forth- with , that the criminal should be stripped of her incumbrances , till she became little enough to enter my house . " I had before given directions NO . 116 . 55 TATLER .
Page 56
British essayists Alexander Chalmers. enter my house . " I had before given directions for an engine of sevenl legs , that could contract or open inseff like the top of an unbrella , in order to place the pettica on it , by which means I ...
British essayists Alexander Chalmers. enter my house . " I had before given directions for an engine of sevenl legs , that could contract or open inseff like the top of an unbrella , in order to place the pettica on it , by which means I ...
Page 62
... given out to be dead , while he was preparing to leave his country in quest of adventures . The hero having heard of his friend's death , immediately repaired to his mistress , to con- dole with her , and comfort her . Upon his arrival ...
... given out to be dead , while he was preparing to leave his country in quest of adventures . The hero having heard of his friend's death , immediately repaired to his mistress , to con- dole with her , and comfort her . Upon his arrival ...
Page 65
... given over my prosecution of the dead for this season , having by me many other projects for the reformation of mankind : but I have received so many complaints from such different hands , that I shall disoblige multitudes of my cor ...
... given over my prosecution of the dead for this season , having by me many other projects for the reformation of mankind : but I have received so many complaints from such different hands , that I shall disoblige multitudes of my cor ...
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