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... thing . In short , there is not a mismanagement in office , or a murmur in conversation , which the lion does not ac- quaint the government with . For this reason , say the learned , a spy is very properly distinguished by the name of ...
... thing . In short , there is not a mismanagement in office , or a murmur in conversation , which the lion does not ac- quaint the government with . For this reason , say the learned , a spy is very properly distinguished by the name of ...
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... thing it repeats . As the lion generally thirsts after blood , and is of a fierce and cruel nature , there are no secrets which he hunts after with more delight , than those that cut off heads , hang , draw , and quarter , or end in the ...
... thing it repeats . As the lion generally thirsts after blood , and is of a fierce and cruel nature , there are no secrets which he hunts after with more delight , than those that cut off heads , hang , draw , and quarter , or end in the ...
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... thing conformable to the will of his sovereign . There are no honorary rewards among us , which are more esteemed by the person who receives them , and are cheaper to the prince , than the giving of medals . But there is something in ...
... thing conformable to the will of his sovereign . There are no honorary rewards among us , which are more esteemed by the person who receives them , and are cheaper to the prince , than the giving of medals . But there is something in ...
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... thing glorious or useful , as well in peace as war , gave occasion to a different coin . Not only an expedition , victory , or triumph , but the exercise of a solemn devotion , the remission of a duty or tax , a new temple , seaport ...
... thing glorious or useful , as well in peace as war , gave occasion to a different coin . Not only an expedition , victory , or triumph , but the exercise of a solemn devotion , the remission of a duty or tax , a new temple , seaport ...
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... thing that might make me desirable in her eyes . I was betrayed after the same manner into a brocade waistcoat , a sword - knot , a pair of silver- fringed gloves , and a diamond ring . But whether out of fickleness , or a design upon ...
... thing that might make me desirable in her eyes . I was betrayed after the same manner into a brocade waistcoat , a sword - knot , a pair of silver- fringed gloves , and a diamond ring . But whether out of fickleness , or a design upon ...
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