"The notice and observation of strangers, and the affection of individuals, together with that inward consciousness that always attends superiour qualities, would sometimes kindle the flames of ambition in Edmund's heart; but he checked them presently by reflecting upon his low birth and dependant station."
The Old English Baron: A Gothic Story
At least 15 entries in ESTC (1777, 1778, 1780, 1784, 1787, 1789, 1790, 1791, 1794, 1797, 1795, 1799).<br>
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See <u>The Old English Baron: A Gothic Story. By Clara Reeve.</u> (London: Printed for Edward and Charles Dilly in the Poultry, 1778). &lt;<a href="http://estc.bl.uk/T172453">Link to ESTC</a>&gt;<br>
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First published as <u>The Champion of Virtue. A Gothic Story. By the Editor of the Phoenix. a Translation of Barclay’s Argenis.</u> (Colchester: Printed for the author, by W. Kfymer [sic], and sold by him; sold also by G. Robinson, London, 1777). &lt;<a href="http://estc.bl.uk/T56188">Link to ESTC</a>&gt;<br>
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Text from <u>The Old English Baron: A Gothic Story. By Clara Reeve.</u> 2nd edition (London: Printed for Charles Dilly, 1780). &lt;<a href="http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?ctx_ver=Z39.88-2003&xri:pqil:res_ver=0.2&res_id=xri:lion&rft_id=xri:lion:ft:pr:Z000044043:0">Link to LION</a>&gt;