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PAGE [351]. ‘That which is,’ etc. Cf. Twelfth Night, Act IV. Sc. 2. The mistake of ‘Cophetua’ for ‘Gorboduc’ is made elsewhere by Hazlitt. [332]. ‘Over shoes, over boots.’ Cf. The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Act I. Sc. 1.
THE LATE MR. CURRAN
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[353]. The late shots at Edinburgh. Hazlitt may refer to the conviction and execution (Jan. 28, 1829) of the notorious William Burke. His partner Hare had given evidence against him and had been released.
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PAGE [355]. ‘Our withers,’ etc. Hamlet, Act III. Sc. 2. ‘Married a highwayman,’ etc. The Beggar’s Opera, I. 1. ‘The story of Miss ——,’ etc. Cf. vol. XI. (Fugitive Writings), p. 383 note. [356]. Mr. C——. Henry Colburn presumably.
THE LATE DR. PRIESTLEY
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