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Page viii
“ I am come , ” said Swift , “ to “ give his Majesty my coat ; " at the same time pulling it off , and presenting it . The Governor told him plea . fantly , that his coat was worth little . Why then , " faid Swift , “ take my waistcoat ...
“ I am come , ” said Swift , “ to “ give his Majesty my coat ; " at the same time pulling it off , and presenting it . The Governor told him plea . fantly , that his coat was worth little . Why then , " faid Swift , “ take my waistcoat ...
Page xx
My poor bre" ther " ( says she ) “ haft lost his best friend Sir William Temple , who was so fond of him whilft he lived , that he made him give up his living in this country to ay with him at Moorpark , and promised “ to get him one in ...
My poor bre" ther " ( says she ) “ haft lost his best friend Sir William Temple , who was so fond of him whilft he lived , that he made him give up his living in this country to ay with him at Moorpark , and promised “ to get him one in ...
Page xxx
Not the author of it ? said the Bishop : Pray , Sir , give me your reason for thinking so . Because , my Lord , said Swift , that discourse is not written in the Bishop's style . Not in the Bishop's Atyle ? replied old Sheridan ...
Not the author of it ? said the Bishop : Pray , Sir , give me your reason for thinking so . Because , my Lord , said Swift , that discourse is not written in the Bishop's style . Not in the Bishop's Atyle ? replied old Sheridan ...
Page xxxiv
[ 084. 21. 1710. ) 5 Harley speaks ail the kind things to me in the world . " ( Nov. 8 : 1710. ] . But the account of his entertainment and reception ' ac the Secretary's , will give some clearer light ...
[ 084. 21. 1710. ) 5 Harley speaks ail the kind things to me in the world . " ( Nov. 8 : 1710. ] . But the account of his entertainment and reception ' ac the Secretary's , will give some clearer light ...
Page xlii
Some are of opinion the · whole ministry will give up their places next week ; others imagine , when the sessions is over . I do resolve , if they give up , or are turned out foon , to retire ...
Some are of opinion the · whole ministry will give up their places next week ; others imagine , when the sessions is over . I do resolve , if they give up , or are turned out foon , to retire ...
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