The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys & Wheeler, 1826 |
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Page 167
... answered , " No , sir ; we had talk enough , but no conversation : there was nothing discussed . " Talking of the success of the Scotch in London , he im- puted it in a considerable degree to their spirit of na- tionality . " You know ...
... answered , " No , sir ; we had talk enough , but no conversation : there was nothing discussed . " Talking of the success of the Scotch in London , he im- puted it in a considerable degree to their spirit of na- tionality . " You know ...
Page 171
... answered , " Sir , there is no settling . the point of precedency between a louse and a flea . " 66 Once , when checking my boasting too frequently of f Johnson being asked his opinion of this essay , answered , " Why , sir , we shall ...
... answered , " Sir , there is no settling . the point of precedency between a louse and a flea . " 66 Once , when checking my boasting too frequently of f Johnson being asked his opinion of this essay , answered , " Why , sir , we shall ...
Page 228
... answered this pamphlet with much zeal , and much abuse of its author . Johnson took Mr. Shaw under his protection , and gave him his assistance in writing a reply , which has been admired by the best judges , and by many been considered ...
... answered this pamphlet with much zeal , and much abuse of its author . Johnson took Mr. Shaw under his protection , and gave him his assistance in writing a reply , which has been admired by the best judges , and by many been considered ...
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