The Miscellaneous Works of Oliver Goldsmith, with an Account of His Life and Writings, Volume 1A. and W. Galignani, 1825 |
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Page vi
... called for to crown the feast , and at going to bed , a hot cake was ordered to be prepared for his breakfast . The laugh , to be sure , was rather against our hero in the morn- ing , when he called for his bill , and vi LIFE AND WRITINGS.
... called for to crown the feast , and at going to bed , a hot cake was ordered to be prepared for his breakfast . The laugh , to be sure , was rather against our hero in the morn- ing , when he called for his bill , and vi LIFE AND WRITINGS.
Page ix
... sure , but not exactly in such good trim as when he had left them . His horse was metamorphosed into a shabby little pony , not worth twenty shillings , and instead of thirty pounds in his pocket , he was without a penny . this occasion ...
... sure , but not exactly in such good trim as when he had left them . His horse was metamorphosed into a shabby little pony , not worth twenty shillings , and instead of thirty pounds in his pocket , he was without a penny . this occasion ...
Page xix
... sure to meet people of all nations . Here the Dutch slumber , the French chatter , and the English play at cards . Any man who likes company , may have them to his taste . For my part , I generally detached myself from all society , and ...
... sure to meet people of all nations . Here the Dutch slumber , the French chatter , and the English play at cards . Any man who likes company , may have them to his taste . For my part , I generally detached myself from all society , and ...
Page xxviii
... sure you are fit for a school ? Let me examine you a little . Have you been bred apprentice to the business ? » - No . - << Then you won't do for a school . Can you dress the boys ' hair ? » — No.— ແ Then you won't do for a school ...
... sure you are fit for a school ? Let me examine you a little . Have you been bred apprentice to the business ? » - No . - << Then you won't do for a school . Can you dress the boys ' hair ? » — No.— ແ Then you won't do for a school ...
Page xxx
... Sure I am born to ill - fortune , to be so much a debtor , and unable to repay . But to say no more of this : too many professions of gratitude are often considered as indirect petitions for future favours ; let me only add , that my ...
... Sure I am born to ill - fortune , to be so much a debtor , and unable to repay . But to say no more of this : too many professions of gratitude are often considered as indirect petitions for future favours ; let me only add , that my ...
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