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INDEX/BCMSV/6165

1783 (published)

On Leon's attempt to make his friend disclose his 'wounds' through an appeal to their eternal friendship. One of a number of extracts from Hoole's translation of Ariosto's 'Orlando Furioso' (BCMSV 6165-6184)

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INDEX/BCMSV/6166

1783 (published)

Prefaced by prose (f.82r): 'The book concludes with a Knight of Mantua showing Rinaldo an enchanted, and wonderfull cup, to tempt him to drink, by which every married man might prove the fidelity of his Wife but he hesitates about making the tryal,

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INDEX/BCMSV/6167

1783 (published)

How Orlando does not celebrate his victory against the Pagans, as it comes at the price of the death and wounding of his friends, Brandimart and Sobrino. One of a number of extracts from Hoole's translation of Ariosto's 'Orlando Furioso' (BCMSV

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INDEX/BCMSV/6168

1783 (published)

On Orlando's spritual joy at the ascension of Brandimart's soul to heaven, yet also his inevitable and human mourning for his friend's death. Prefaced by prose: 'Orlando having kill'd the bravest champion of the Pagan warriors turns to his friend

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INDEX/BCMSV/6169

1783 (published)

Describes, and compares, the attributes of a noble heart, steadfastness and virtue, and that of an evil heart, vice. One of a number of extracts from Hoole's translation of Ariosto's 'Orlando Furioso' (BCMSV 6165-6184)

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INDEX/BCMSV/6170

1783 (published)

On women's capacity to give good advice; also on the necessity of having time to make correct decisions. One of a number of extracts from Hoole's translation of Ariosto's 'Orlando Furioso' (BCMSV 6165-6184)

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INDEX/BCMSV/6171

1783 (published)

Contrasts the actions of 'good' and 'bad' men. While both are faced with evils, the good man fights against them, while the bad gives in to them. One of a number of extracts from Hoole's translation of Ariosto's 'Orlando Furioso' (BCMSV 6165-6184)

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INDEX/BCMSV/6172

1783 (published)

How good deeds lead to rewards, and bad deeds are fated to end in punishment. One of a number of extracts from Hoole's translation of Ariosto's 'Orlando Furioso' (BCMSV 6165-6184)

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INDEX/BCMSV/6173

1783 (published)

On the strength and beauty of faith, but also concerned with how it can lead some astray, such as Zerbino, who errs from his purpose. One of a number of extracts from Hoole's translation of Ariosto's 'Orlando Furioso' (BCMSV 6165-6184)

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INDEX/BCMSV/6174

1783 (published)

How appearance does not always correspond to reality, particularly in the court, and how bad fortune can distinguish true friends from false. One of a number of extracts from Hoole's translation of Ariosto's 'Orlando Furioso' (BCMSV 6165-6184)

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INDEX/BCMSV/6175

1783 (published)

Following from BCMSV 6176. Prefaced by prose: 'Michael goes to seek Silence in cloisters with monks, but finds only his name enroll'd but he not known but is suppriz'd to find discord amongst them of whom he enquires where Silence is to be found

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INDEX/BCMSV/6176

1783 (published)

Detailing a Christian Knight's prayer before the battle. This is heard by God, to the effect that He acts for the Christians, calling Michael to summon arms from England, and sew Discord in the enemy ranks. Prefaced by prose 'Speaking of the Pagan