The Works of Oliver Goldsmith: The CItizen of the world. Polite learning in EuropeG. Bell and sons, 1885 |
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... expected every moment they would have gone to the bottom . They all entered the fair , however , in safety , and each soon after returned , to my great surprise , highly satisfied with his entertainment , and the bargains he had brought ...
... expected every moment they would have gone to the bottom . They all entered the fair , however , in safety , and each soon after returned , to my great surprise , highly satisfied with his entertainment , and the bargains he had brought ...
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... expected that men who are slaves themselves would preserve our freedom should they happen to conquer . " - " Ay , slaves , " cries the porter , " they are all slaves , fit only to carry burthens , every one of them . Before I would ...
... expected that men who are slaves themselves would preserve our freedom should they happen to conquer . " - " Ay , slaves , " cries the porter , " they are all slaves , fit only to carry burthens , every one of them . Before I would ...
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... expected , upon paying here , to see some- thing extraordinary , since what I had seen for nothing filled me with so much surprise : but in this I was disap- pointed ; there was little more within than black coffins , rusty armour ...
... expected , upon paying here , to see some- thing extraordinary , since what I had seen for nothing filled me with so much surprise : but in this I was disap- pointed ; there was little more within than black coffins , rusty armour ...
Page 53
... expected an interview . I will not deny , my dear Fum Hoam , but that my vanity was raised at such an invitation . I flattered myself that she had seen me in some public place , and had conceived an affection for my person , which thus ...
... expected an interview . I will not deny , my dear Fum Hoam , but that my vanity was raised at such an invitation . I flattered myself that she had seen me in some public place , and had conceived an affection for my person , which thus ...
Page 55
... expects to meet an adventure at every turning . " But , Madam , " said I , " do not accidents ever happen to all this finery ? " - " Man , Sir , " replied the lady , " is born to misfortunes , and it is but fit I should have a share ...
... expects to meet an adventure at every turning . " But , Madam , " said I , " do not accidents ever happen to all this finery ? " - " Man , Sir , " replied the lady , " is born to misfortunes , and it is but fit I should have a share ...
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