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Page xii
... as they are neither repeticons nor fansies . But howsoever , I shall most humbly desier yo ′′ H : to accept them in gratious part , and so contrive that if I cannot rest , but must shewe my dutifull , and devoted affection to xii Preface.
... as they are neither repeticons nor fansies . But howsoever , I shall most humbly desier yo ′′ H : to accept them in gratious part , and so contrive that if I cannot rest , but must shewe my dutifull , and devoted affection to xii Preface.
Page xiii
... rest in my contemplations ; so my contemplations euer found rest in your louing conference and iudge- ment . So wishing you all good , I remaine Your louing brother and friend , FRA . BACON . " The Table of Contents gives a list of ...
... rest in my contemplations ; so my contemplations euer found rest in your louing conference and iudge- ment . So wishing you all good , I remaine Your louing brother and friend , FRA . BACON . " The Table of Contents gives a list of ...
Page xv
... rest altered or enlarged . The entry at Stationers ' Hall is dated the 13th of March , 1624 . " Mr Whiteacre . Hanna Barrett . Entered for their copie under the handes of the lo . B. of London and Mr Lownes Warden . The Essayes ...
... rest altered or enlarged . The entry at Stationers ' Hall is dated the 13th of March , 1624 . " Mr Whiteacre . Hanna Barrett . Entered for their copie under the handes of the lo . B. of London and Mr Lownes Warden . The Essayes ...
Page xix
... rest I have forgott ” ( 11. p . 602 ) . In another passage Aubrey is still more precise ; " He told me that he was employed in translating part of the Essayes , viz . three of them , one whereof was that of the Greatnesse of Cities ...
... rest I have forgott ” ( 11. p . 602 ) . In another passage Aubrey is still more precise ; " He told me that he was employed in translating part of the Essayes , viz . three of them , one whereof was that of the Greatnesse of Cities ...
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... rest , saith yet excellently well : It is a pleasure to stand upon the shore , and to see ships tost upon the Sea : A pleasure to stand in the window of a Castle , and to see a Battaile , and the Adventures thereof , below : But no ...
... rest , saith yet excellently well : It is a pleasure to stand upon the shore , and to see ships tost upon the Sea : A pleasure to stand in the window of a Castle , and to see a Battaile , and the Adventures thereof , below : But no ...
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