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... falls , and he dreams that there are ever so many folios piled up on his chest , or that the new romance ends with the appearance of a death's head under a horrid cowl , and a wine - cup overflowing with blood quaffed to the health of ...
... falls , and he dreams that there are ever so many folios piled up on his chest , or that the new romance ends with the appearance of a death's head under a horrid cowl , and a wine - cup overflowing with blood quaffed to the health of ...
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... live - long day . Harmless each weapon seemed to fall ( So badly the Celestials got on ) , Their darts had no effect at all , But stuck like pins into a ball Of cotton ! On land their cannon then they tried , And scarce. FOR EVERY TABLE .
... live - long day . Harmless each weapon seemed to fall ( So badly the Celestials got on ) , Their darts had no effect at all , But stuck like pins into a ball Of cotton ! On land their cannon then they tried , And scarce. FOR EVERY TABLE .
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... upon the faith of all this , that he has not the least occasion to distrust the quadruped , naturally so good , so docile , and so obliging , you will see him fall not only from the height of his illusions. HIPPODROLLERY. ...
... upon the faith of all this , that he has not the least occasion to distrust the quadruped , naturally so good , so docile , and so obliging , you will see him fall not only from the height of his illusions. HIPPODROLLERY. ...
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A Book for Every Table. him fall not only from the height of his illusions , but , what is still more annoying , from the height of his Rosinante . Next to the " noble animal's " docility , we have had volumes upon his wonderful courage ...
A Book for Every Table. him fall not only from the height of his illusions , but , what is still more annoying , from the height of his Rosinante . Next to the " noble animal's " docility , we have had volumes upon his wonderful courage ...
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... fall to . " - Agreed , nem . con . ! " I believe I've the pleasure of addressing Mr. Gobble . " " That's my name , sir - what's your business ? " I beg pardon , sir , but they told me I was sure always to find you at home about this ...
... fall to . " - Agreed , nem . con . ! " I believe I've the pleasure of addressing Mr. Gobble . " " That's my name , sir - what's your business ? " I beg pardon , sir , but they told me I was sure always to find you at home about this ...
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