The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.Talboys and Wheeler, 1826 |
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Page 44
... Suppose the ancient luxury of a dish of peacock's brains were to be revived , how many carcases would be left to the poor at a cheap rate ? And as to the rout that is made about people who are ruined by extravagance , it is no matter to ...
... Suppose the ancient luxury of a dish of peacock's brains were to be revived , how many carcases would be left to the poor at a cheap rate ? And as to the rout that is made about people who are ruined by extravagance , it is no matter to ...
Page 55
... suppose , that the company which he is to have is agreeable to you . ” JOHNSON . " What do you mean , sir ? What do you take me for ? Do you think I am so ignorant of the world , as to imagine that I am to prescribe to a gentleman what ...
... suppose , that the company which he is to have is agreeable to you . ” JOHNSON . " What do you mean , sir ? What do you take me for ? Do you think I am so ignorant of the world , as to imagine that I am to prescribe to a gentleman what ...
Page 64
... suppose , sir , Settle did as well for aldermen in his time , as John Home could do now . Where did Beckford and Treco- thick learn English ? " Mr. Arthur Lee mentioned some Scotch who had taken possession of a barren part of America ...
... suppose , sir , Settle did as well for aldermen in his time , as John Home could do now . Where did Beckford and Treco- thick learn English ? " Mr. Arthur Lee mentioned some Scotch who had taken possession of a barren part of America ...
Page 70
... lived so much in the country at his noble seat , should have fallen into such a blunder . I suppose he has confounded the cow with the deer . Boswell . but he " would never consent to disgrace the walls 70 [ 1776 . THE LIFE OF.
... lived so much in the country at his noble seat , should have fallen into such a blunder . I suppose he has confounded the cow with the deer . Boswell . but he " would never consent to disgrace the walls 70 [ 1776 . THE LIFE OF.
Page 88
... suppose young Alexander continues to thrive , and Veronica is now very pretty company . I do not suppose the lady is yet reconciled to me ; yet let her know that I love her very well , and value her very much . " Dr. Blair is printing ...
... suppose young Alexander continues to thrive , and Veronica is now very pretty company . I do not suppose the lady is yet reconciled to me ; yet let her know that I love her very well , and value her very much . " Dr. Blair is printing ...
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