“The” Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.J.M. Dent, 1949 |
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Page 337
... King ) , they seldom do these things by halves . " " No , Sir , ( answered Johnson , ) not to Kings . " But fearing to be misunderstood , he proceeded to explain himself ; and immediately subjoined , " That for those who spoke worse of ...
... King ) , they seldom do these things by halves . " " No , Sir , ( answered Johnson , ) not to Kings . " But fearing to be misunderstood , he proceeded to explain himself ; and immediately subjoined , " That for those who spoke worse of ...
Page 338
... King asked him if it was well done now . Johnson answered , he had no reason to think that it was . The King then asked him if there were any other literary journals published in this kingdom , except the Monthly and Critical Reviews ...
... King asked him if it was well done now . Johnson answered , he had no reason to think that it was . The King then asked him if there were any other literary journals published in this kingdom , except the Monthly and Critical Reviews ...
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... King to agree that the Judges should hold their places for life , instead of losing them at the accession of a new King . Lord Bute , I suppose , thought to make the King popular by this concession ; but the people never minded it ; and ...
... King to agree that the Judges should hold their places for life , instead of losing them at the accession of a new King . Lord Bute , I suppose , thought to make the King popular by this concession ; but the people never minded it ; and ...
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