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... expect ) some other way more to his satisfaction . 66 ' I have only to add , that as I am sensible I have tran- scribed it very coarsely , which , after having altered it , I was obliged to do , I will , if you please to transmit the ...
... expect ) some other way more to his satisfaction . 66 ' I have only to add , that as I am sensible I have tran- scribed it very coarsely , which , after having altered it , I was obliged to do , I will , if you please to transmit the ...
Page 88
... expect to produce many such works as his London , and he felt the hardships of writing for bread ; he was , therefore , willing to resume the office of a school- master , so as to have a sure , though moderate income for his life ; and ...
... expect to produce many such works as his London , and he felt the hardships of writing for bread ; he was , therefore , willing to resume the office of a school- master , so as to have a sure , though moderate income for his life ; and ...
Page 93
... expect , you can easily stimu- late a negligent translator . " If any or all of these have contributed to your discon- tent , I will endeavour to remove it ; and desire you to propose the question to which you wish for an answer . “ I ...
... expect , you can easily stimu- late a negligent translator . " If any or all of these have contributed to your discon- tent , I will endeavour to remove it ; and desire you to propose the question to which you wish for an answer . “ I ...
Page 105
... expect to attain my desire in that respect , it would be a great satisfaction , as well as an honour to our work , to have the favour of the genuine speech . It is a method that several have been pleased to take , as I could show , but ...
... expect to attain my desire in that respect , it would be a great satisfaction , as well as an honour to our work , to have the favour of the genuine speech . It is a method that several have been pleased to take , as I could show , but ...
Page 108
... expect any other account than of plans , negotiations , and treaties , of proposals for peace , and preparations for war . " As also this passage : " Let those who despise the capacity of the Swiss , tell us by what wonderful policy ...
... expect any other account than of plans , negotiations , and treaties , of proposals for peace , and preparations for war . " As also this passage : " Let those who despise the capacity of the Swiss , tell us by what wonderful policy ...
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