The Eton miscellany, by Bartholomew Bouverie1827 |
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... from the Irish caution , “ that a man should never go into the water till he can swim . " In short , I came to Eton , where I have now continued five years ; and , in answer to the objections of my mother , I can say 6 INTRODUCTION .
... from the Irish caution , “ that a man should never go into the water till he can swim . " In short , I came to Eton , where I have now continued five years ; and , in answer to the objections of my mother , I can say 6 INTRODUCTION .
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... never yet encountered a miniature . Nero , or Caligula ; and that I hope shortly to be able to show , that I can " keep my head above water " in more senses than one . But in my present undertaking , there is one gulph in which I fear ...
... never yet encountered a miniature . Nero , or Caligula ; and that I hope shortly to be able to show , that I can " keep my head above water " in more senses than one . But in my present undertaking , there is one gulph in which I fear ...
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... who attempts a closer examination — surely , I say , I may venture forth , in a moderate size and a humble dress , pledging myself , if I meet with a discouraging reception from the public , never again to intrude myself INTRODUCTION .
... who attempts a closer examination — surely , I say , I may venture forth , in a moderate size and a humble dress , pledging myself , if I meet with a discouraging reception from the public , never again to intrude myself INTRODUCTION .
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Eton miscellany William Ewart Gladstone. reception from the public , never again to intrude myself on their attention . I will retire to my humble cell - I will indulge my visionary fancies in privacy alone - and show at least that I ...
Eton miscellany William Ewart Gladstone. reception from the public , never again to intrude myself on their attention . I will retire to my humble cell - I will indulge my visionary fancies in privacy alone - and show at least that I ...
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... in affirming there is nothing in a name , I , Bartholomew Bouverie , who , thank heaven , was never yet ashamed of any one of the seven liquid syllables that set me together , throw you the gage 22 [ NO . I. THE ETON MISCELLANY .
... in affirming there is nothing in a name , I , Bartholomew Bouverie , who , thank heaven , was never yet ashamed of any one of the seven liquid syllables that set me together , throw you the gage 22 [ NO . I. THE ETON MISCELLANY .
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