The poems and letters of Thomas Gray, with memoirs of his life and writings by W. MasonJ.F. Dove, 1820 |
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Page 58
... tell you that we are at the ancient and celebrated Lugdunum , a city situated upon the confluence of the Rhône and Saône ( Arar , I should say ) , two people , who , though of tempers extremely unlike , think fit to join hands here ...
... tell you that we are at the ancient and celebrated Lugdunum , a city situated upon the confluence of the Rhône and Saône ( Arar , I should say ) , two people , who , though of tempers extremely unlike , think fit to join hands here ...
Page 61
... tell old stories , or prate of old books , seems a little musty ; and toujours chapon bouilli , won't do . However , for want of better fare , take another little mouthful of my poetry . O meæ jucunda comes quietis ! Quæ ferè ægrotum ...
... tell old stories , or prate of old books , seems a little musty ; and toujours chapon bouilli , won't do . However , for want of better fare , take another little mouthful of my poetry . O meæ jucunda comes quietis ! Quæ ferè ægrotum ...
Page 73
... tell you , that we have been sometime converts to the holy catholic church ) we found our lady richly dressed out , with a crown of diamonds on her own head , another upon the child's , and a constellation of wax lights burning before ...
... tell you , that we have been sometime converts to the holy catholic church ) we found our lady richly dressed out , with a crown of diamonds on her own head , another upon the child's , and a constellation of wax lights burning before ...
Page 74
... tell you , in bas - relief , his victories at sea ; how he entertained the Emperor Charles , and how he refused the sovereignty of the common- wealth when it was offered him ; the rest is old- fashioned velvet chairs , and gothic ...
... tell you , in bas - relief , his victories at sea ; how he entertained the Emperor Charles , and how he refused the sovereignty of the common- wealth when it was offered him ; the rest is old- fashioned velvet chairs , and gothic ...
Page 80
... tell you , till you ask me some questions concerning them . No not even of Florence itself , except that it is as fine as possible , and has every thing in it that can bless the eyes . But , before I enter into particulars , you must ...
... tell you , till you ask me some questions concerning them . No not even of Florence itself , except that it is as fine as possible , and has every thing in it that can bless the eyes . But , before I enter into particulars , you must ...
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