The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 |
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Page 59
... notes of his conversation , though not with so much assiduity as I wish I had done . At this time , indeed , I had a sufficient excuse for not being able to appropriate so much time to my journal ; for general Paoli , after Corsica had ...
... notes of his conversation , though not with so much assiduity as I wish I had done . At this time , indeed , I had a sufficient excuse for not being able to appropriate so much time to my journal ; for general Paoli , after Corsica had ...
Page 66
... ; but finding he did not do it with facility , he asked for pen , ink , and paper , and wrote the following note : " J'ai lu dans la géographie de Lucas de Linda un pater - noster écrit dans une langue tout - à 66 [ 1769 THE LIFE OF.
... ; but finding he did not do it with facility , he asked for pen , ink , and paper , and wrote the following note : " J'ai lu dans la géographie de Lucas de Linda un pater - noster écrit dans une langue tout - à 66 [ 1769 THE LIFE OF.
Page 86
... note , stating that I might have been in the wrong , but it was not intentionally ; he was , therefore , I could not help thinking , too severe upon me . That notwithstanding our agreement not to meet that day , I would call on him in ...
... note , stating that I might have been in the wrong , but it was not intentionally ; he was , therefore , I could not help thinking , too severe upon me . That notwithstanding our agreement not to meet that day , I would call on him in ...
Page 87
... note had , on his own reflection , softened him , for he received me very complacently ; so that I unexpectedly found myself at ease , and joined in the conversation . He said , the criticks had done too much honour to sir Richard ...
... note had , on his own reflection , softened him , for he received me very complacently ; so that I unexpectedly found myself at ease , and joined in the conversation . He said , the criticks had done too much honour to sir Richard ...
Page 93
... notes on Shakspeare , was a new instance of your friendship . I shall not hurry you ; but am desired by Mr. Steevens , who helps me in this edition , to let you know , that we shall print the tragedies first , and shall therefore want ...
... notes on Shakspeare , was a new instance of your friendship . I shall not hurry you ; but am desired by Mr. Steevens , who helps me in this edition , to let you know , that we shall print the tragedies first , and shall therefore want ...
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