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... Leont . One dearer than a thousand sisters . One that I am convinc'd will be equally dear to the rest of the family , when she comes to be known . Olivia . And that , I fear , will shortly be . Leont . Impossible , till we ourselves ...
... Leont . One dearer than a thousand sisters . One that I am convinc'd will be equally dear to the rest of the family , when she comes to be known . Olivia . And that , I fear , will shortly be . Leont . Impossible , till we ourselves ...
Page 154
... Leont . Doubt my sincerity , madam ? By your dear self I swear . Ask the brave if they desire glory ; ask cowards if they covet safety ———— Croaker . Well , well , no more questions about it . Leont . Ask the sick if they long for ...
... Leont . Doubt my sincerity , madam ? By your dear self I swear . Ask the brave if they desire glory ; ask cowards if they covet safety ———— Croaker . Well , well , no more questions about it . Leont . Ask the sick if they long for ...
Page 163
... Leont . Permit him thus to answer for himself . ( Kneel- ing . ) Thus , sir , let me speak my gratitude for this un- merited forgiveness . Yes , sir , this even exceeds all your former tenderness : I now can boast the most indulgent of ...
... Leont . Permit him thus to answer for himself . ( Kneel- ing . ) Thus , sir , let me speak my gratitude for this un- merited forgiveness . Yes , sir , this even exceeds all your former tenderness : I now can boast the most indulgent of ...
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RETALIATION | 35 |
Part of a Prologue written and spoken by the Poet Laberius | 53 |
On Seeing Mrs | 59 |
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