The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman EmpireJ. M'Gowan, 1825 |
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Side vi
... hope of my education , and I was placed at Esher , in Surrey , in the house of the Rev. Mr. Philip Francis , in a pleasant spot , which promised to unite the various benefits of air , exercise , and study . The translator of Horace ...
... hope of my education , and I was placed at Esher , in Surrey , in the house of the Rev. Mr. Philip Francis , in a pleasant spot , which promised to unite the various benefits of air , exercise , and study . The translator of Horace ...
Side xi
... hope as it was devoid of pleasure . I was separated for an indefinite , which appeared an infinite term , from my na- tive country , and I had lost all connexion with my Catholic friends . I have since reflected with surprise , that as ...
... hope as it was devoid of pleasure . I was separated for an indefinite , which appeared an infinite term , from my na- tive country , and I had lost all connexion with my Catholic friends . I have since reflected with surprise , that as ...
Side xii
... hope or design , which has originated in the spirit of chivalry , and is interwoven with the texture of French manners . I understand by this passion , the union of de- sire , friendship , and tenderness , which is inflamed by a single ...
... hope or design , which has originated in the spirit of chivalry , and is interwoven with the texture of French manners . I understand by this passion , the union of de- sire , friendship , and tenderness , which is inflamed by a single ...
Side xiii
... hope that I had made some impression on a virtuous heart . At Crassy and Lausanne , I indulged my dream of felicity ; but , on my return to Eng- land , I soon discovered that my father would not hear of this strange alliance , and that ...
... hope that I had made some impression on a virtuous heart . At Crassy and Lausanne , I indulged my dream of felicity ; but , on my return to Eng- land , I soon discovered that my father would not hear of this strange alliance , and that ...
Side xxiv
... hope the book will be as successful as it deserves to be . I have not yet read the two last chapters , but am sorry , from what I have heard of them , that he has taken such a tone in them as will give great offence , and hurt the sale ...
... hope the book will be as successful as it deserves to be . I have not yet read the two last chapters , but am sorry , from what I have heard of them , that he has taken such a tone in them as will give great offence , and hurt the sale ...
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