 That place, that does Contain my books, the best companions, is To me a glorious court, where hourly I Converse with the old sages and philosophers ; And sometimes for variety I confer With kings and emperors, and weigh their counsels ; Calling their...  The Doctor, Etc - Page 278by Robert Southey - 1862 - 694 pagesFull view - About this book
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