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... heaven . IV . The Frog and the Ox . A Frog , envying the bulk of an Ox , strove to swell and distend herself , from a vain con- ceit of acquiring a size equal to that of the ox . As the thing was not possible to be done , the frog's son ...
... heaven . IV . The Frog and the Ox . A Frog , envying the bulk of an Ox , strove to swell and distend herself , from a vain con- ceit of acquiring a size equal to that of the ox . As the thing was not possible to be done , the frog's son ...
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... Heaven , replied Ab- dolonymus , that I may be able to bear my crown with equal moderation for when I possessed little , I wanted nothing ; these hands supplied me with whatever I desi- « red . From this answer , Alexander formed so ...
... Heaven , replied Ab- dolonymus , that I may be able to bear my crown with equal moderation for when I possessed little , I wanted nothing ; these hands supplied me with whatever I desi- « red . From this answer , Alexander formed so ...
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... Heaven I thank thee ! > He then flew to his took him in his arms , and by his tender em- braces recalled him to life . His recollection no sooner returned , than he threw himself at his father's feet , and asked forgiveness . Forgive ...
... Heaven I thank thee ! > He then flew to his took him in his arms , and by his tender em- braces recalled him to life . His recollection no sooner returned , than he threw himself at his father's feet , and asked forgiveness . Forgive ...
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... Heaven help thee , sweet boy ! thou hast a troublesome world to struggle through ! This little child , continued she , addressing her- self to Mr. Spencer , has already lost his father- and its mother , a most amiable crea- ,, ture , is ...
... Heaven help thee , sweet boy ! thou hast a troublesome world to struggle through ! This little child , continued she , addressing her- self to Mr. Spencer , has already lost his father- and its mother , a most amiable crea- ,, ture , is ...
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... a solitary place , and the Dervise said to Abdallah . « My son we are now at the end of our journey ; I shall employ my prayers to obtain from heaven , that the earth may open and make an en- trance The English Instructor . 71.
... a solitary place , and the Dervise said to Abdallah . « My son we are now at the end of our journey ; I shall employ my prayers to obtain from heaven , that the earth may open and make an en- trance The English Instructor . 71.
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