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They cannot become traders , for this requires a capital . They will not steal , and to beg they are ashamed - what then remains but to follow the arts ? The poor mechanic , who hangs over the scrawlings of his moon - struck son ...
They cannot become traders , for this requires a capital . They will not steal , and to beg they are ashamed - what then remains but to follow the arts ? The poor mechanic , who hangs over the scrawlings of his moon - struck son ...
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The parties appeared before the Danish governor , and the girl declared she would become a Christian with her father : the bridegroom was then asked whether he would renounce heathenism ; and on his replying no , the governor told him ...
The parties appeared before the Danish governor , and the girl declared she would become a Christian with her father : the bridegroom was then asked whether he would renounce heathenism ; and on his replying no , the governor told him ...
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Many words and turns of expression have become obsolete , just in that degree which is desirable ; that is , have somewhat receded from vulgar use , without ceasing to be fully intelligible . Thus the Scriptures have acquired a language ...
Many words and turns of expression have become obsolete , just in that degree which is desirable ; that is , have somewhat receded from vulgar use , without ceasing to be fully intelligible . Thus the Scriptures have acquired a language ...
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Contents
Affaires dEspagne Nos 1 to 5 Confédération | 1 |
Reliques of Robert Burns consisting chiefly of original | 19 |
Anecdotes of Painters who have resided or been born | 36 |
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