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... father of the Church is said to have slept with a manuscript of Aristophanes under his pillow ; it is at least certain that he had studied his plays and admired them , since he has not un- frequently imitated their language in his own ...
... father of the Church is said to have slept with a manuscript of Aristophanes under his pillow ; it is at least certain that he had studied his plays and admired them , since he has not un- frequently imitated their language in his own ...
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... father . He is an unprincipled , lying rascal ; a slave himself , fawning and obsequious to his master , while cheating him abominably - insolent and bullying towards the fellow - slaves who are under his command . Two of these are ...
... father . He is an unprincipled , lying rascal ; a slave himself , fawning and obsequious to his master , while cheating him abominably - insolent and bullying towards the fellow - slaves who are under his command . Two of these are ...
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... fathers , let their glory be re- corded , On Minerva's mighty mantle consecrated and enbroidered . That with many a naval action , and with infantry by land , Still contending , never ending , strove for empire and com- mand . When they ...
... fathers , let their glory be re- corded , On Minerva's mighty mantle consecrated and enbroidered . That with many a naval action , and with infantry by land , Still contending , never ending , strove for empire and com- mand . When they ...
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... fathers did before ; Claiming as a recompense this easy boon , and nothing more : When our trials with peace are ended , not to view us with malignity , When we're curried , sleek and pampered , prancing in our pride and dignity . " ( F ...
... fathers did before ; Claiming as a recompense this easy boon , and nothing more : When our trials with peace are ended , not to view us with malignity , When we're curried , sleek and pampered , prancing in our pride and dignity . " ( F ...
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... Eh ? —what's your father's name ? Tryg . Abomination . Merc . ( in a fury ) . Look here now , by the Earth , you die this minute , Unless you tell me your accursed name . Tryg . Well - I'm Trygæus of Athmon ; I 64 ARISTOPHANES .
... Eh ? —what's your father's name ? Tryg . Abomination . Merc . ( in a fury ) . Look here now , by the Earth , you die this minute , Unless you tell me your accursed name . Tryg . Well - I'm Trygæus of Athmon ; I 64 ARISTOPHANES .
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