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Page 40 - So boy-catchers announce my art in words ; Nor only words : to their, not my difgrace, Many have daub'd, who never faw, my face.
Page 67 - Realbn's voice ye will not yield, Know that your Lord reluctant arms (hall wield, And from my fane expel you by the rod. Pedia next proceeds to excite the emulation qf both Tutors and Pupils, by recording the merit of the moft celebrated Gefikifes of ancient and modern times.
Page 6 - Thus have you feen how well we do without you : So, learned Madam, you may look about you.
Page 131 - That they built, planted, liv'd and di'd for thee. The owner is my own ; he'll ne'er refufe The manfion model'd for the britifh mufe. 465 Nor more — She flew. The Squire confeft the Queen, Who had herfelf his early tut'refs been. She fignifi'd her errand, nam'd her fon :. * My fecond Author,' faid the Squire, c 'tis done.
Page 7 - But tho' your tongue is fmooth enough, and tho' You may be what you fay, for aught I know ; Is-t...
Page 29 - Some critics eye the polity and ftate ; The dame that nurfes, and the flaves that wait. Some fcan the manfion, or furvey the lands, Each minding moft what moft each underftands.