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never cultivated the graces of style , nor the alluting arts of die versified
composition , he is indebted to his translators for the common decencies of
language : but no translator is allowed to supply those sentiments and lively
reflections which ...
never cultivated the graces of style , nor the alluting arts of die versified
composition , he is indebted to his translators for the common decencies of
language : but no translator is allowed to supply those sentiments and lively
reflections which ...
Page 161
No , sire , " replied Zieten , “ I know of no other than one who dwells above , and
who will never forsake us . " “ But , " rejoined the king , " he no longer works
miracles . ” _- " * Be it so ; ' said Zieten , " we stand in need of any : - let him fight
for us ...
No , sire , " replied Zieten , “ I know of no other than one who dwells above , and
who will never forsake us . " “ But , " rejoined the king , " he no longer works
miracles . ” _- " * Be it so ; ' said Zieten , " we stand in need of any : - let him fight
for us ...
Page 300
Yet it has been truly observed that Chaucer never appears more natural , his
style never flows more easily , and his vein is Bever more unaffected and copious
, than on these occasions . No writer , either ancient or modern , can be cited ,
who ...
Yet it has been truly observed that Chaucer never appears more natural , his
style never flows more easily , and his vein is Bever more unaffected and copious
, than on these occasions . No writer , either ancient or modern , can be cited ,
who ...
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