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Page 11
... spot where the martyr has " played the man in the fire . " May I never pass the place without more than common thankfulness to the Father of mercies in sparing me the torment that better men have endured ! I like to visit the Cemeteries ...
... spot where the martyr has " played the man in the fire . " May I never pass the place without more than common thankfulness to the Father of mercies in sparing me the torment that better men have endured ! I like to visit the Cemeteries ...
Page 42
... spot where stood the refectory of Grey Friars . The principal front is to- wards Newgate street . It has an octagon tower at each extremity , and is supported by buttresses with embattled top and pinnacles . Christ's Hospital , in 1552 ...
... spot where stood the refectory of Grey Friars . The principal front is to- wards Newgate street . It has an octagon tower at each extremity , and is supported by buttresses with embattled top and pinnacles . Christ's Hospital , in 1552 ...
Page 43
... spot where the present building is situated . The Charter - house Hos- pital and Free - school were founded by a wealthy citizen of the name of Sutton . Another monastic establishment occupied a spot be- yond , where the knights ...
... spot where the present building is situated . The Charter - house Hos- pital and Free - school were founded by a wealthy citizen of the name of Sutton . Another monastic establishment occupied a spot be- yond , where the knights ...
Page 52
... spot with the Rajah Ram - mohun Roy at my elbow . Since then he has been called away from the world . How many of those around me may be visiting the gardens for the first and the last time ! in The view from this place is interesting ...
... spot with the Rajah Ram - mohun Roy at my elbow . Since then he has been called away from the world . How many of those around me may be visiting the gardens for the first and the last time ! in The view from this place is interesting ...
Page 58
... spot . This running stream , with the tall green flags grow- ing on each side , and the ponds almost covered over with the broad leaves and the fair flowers of the water- lily , remind me of quiet , retired nooks and corners in country ...
... spot . This running stream , with the tall green flags grow- ing on each side , and the ponds almost covered over with the broad leaves and the fair flowers of the water- lily , remind me of quiet , retired nooks and corners in country ...
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