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... shillings worth of time , loses five shillings , and might as prudently throw five shillings into the sea . He that loses five shillings , not only loses that sum , but all the advantage that might be made by turning it in dealing ...
... shillings worth of time , loses five shillings , and might as prudently throw five shillings into the sea . He that loses five shillings , not only loses that sum , but all the advantage that might be made by turning it in dealing ...
Page 91
... shillings a day by his labour , and goes abroad , or sits idle one half of that day , though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness , ought not to reckon that the only expense ; he has really spent , or rather thrown ...
... shillings a day by his labour , and goes abroad , or sits idle one half of that day , though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness , ought not to reckon that the only expense ; he has really spent , or rather thrown ...
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... shillings a month , with his share of the salt beef , pork , and peas - pud- ding , being found sufficient for the subsistence of a hard - working seaman , it will certainly be so for a sedentary scholar or gentleman . I would then pro ...
... shillings a month , with his share of the salt beef , pork , and peas - pud- ding , being found sufficient for the subsistence of a hard - working seaman , it will certainly be so for a sedentary scholar or gentleman . I would then pro ...
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On the criminal laws and the practice of privateering | 51 |
A dialogue between Great Britain France Spain | 107 |
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