Hudibras, Written in the Time of the Late WarsCambridge University Press, 1905 - 335 pages |
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... wise , or stout . Some hold the one , and some the other : But howsoe'er they make a pother , The difference was so small , his Brain Outweigh'd his Rage but half a Grain : Which made some take him for a Tool That Knaves do work with ...
... wise , or stout . Some hold the one , and some the other : But howsoe'er they make a pother , The difference was so small , his Brain Outweigh'd his Rage but half a Grain : Which made some take him for a Tool That Knaves do work with ...
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... wise , for only of those The Stars ( they say ) cannot dispose , No more than can the Astrologians . There they say right , and lik true Trojans . This Ralpho knew , and therefore took The other course , of which we spoke . Thus was th ...
... wise , for only of those The Stars ( they say ) cannot dispose , No more than can the Astrologians . There they say right , and lik true Trojans . This Ralpho knew , and therefore took The other course , of which we spoke . Thus was th ...
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... wise , If he can kill him , thinks t'inherit His Wit , his Beauty , and his Spirit : As if just so much he enjoy'd As in another is destroy'd . For when a Giant's slain in fight , And mow'd o'erthwart , or cleft downright , It is a ...
... wise , If he can kill him , thinks t'inherit His Wit , his Beauty , and his Spirit : As if just so much he enjoy'd As in another is destroy'd . For when a Giant's slain in fight , And mow'd o'erthwart , or cleft downright , It is a ...
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... Wise Conduct , and success in War : A skilful Leader , stout , severe , Now Marshal to the Champion Bear . With Truncheon tip'd with Iron head , The Warrior to the Lists [ he ] led ; With solemn march and stately pace , But far more ...
... Wise Conduct , and success in War : A skilful Leader , stout , severe , Now Marshal to the Champion Bear . With Truncheon tip'd with Iron head , The Warrior to the Lists [ he ] led ; With solemn march and stately pace , But far more ...
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... Wise Justice , and to some reveal'd . For Words and Promises that yoke , The Conqu'ror , are quickly broke , Like Samson's Cuffs , though by his own Direction and advice put on . For if we should fight for the Cause By rules of military ...
... Wise Justice , and to some reveal'd . For Words and Promises that yoke , The Conqu'ror , are quickly broke , Like Samson's Cuffs , though by his own Direction and advice put on . For if we should fight for the Cause By rules of military ...
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Hudibras; Written in the Time of the Late Wars Samuel Butler,Alfred Rayney Waller No preview available - 2019 |
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