The Works of Dr. Jonathan Swift ...G. Hamilton, J. Balfour, & L. Hunter, 1757 - 2984 pages |
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Page xxi
... least notice of Mr Swift * . His petition and dedication were equally neglected † ; and after a fruit- lefs attendance at court , which probably increased the aufterity of his temper , he accepted an invitation of the Earl of Berkeley ...
... least notice of Mr Swift * . His petition and dedication were equally neglected † ; and after a fruit- lefs attendance at court , which probably increased the aufterity of his temper , he accepted an invitation of the Earl of Berkeley ...
Page xxiii
... least a good fhare of understanding , and at that time worth 300 1. by the confent and approbation of her uncles and relations , accepted a propofal of marriage from a tradefman , whofe fortune , character , and fituation were ...
... least a good fhare of understanding , and at that time worth 300 1. by the confent and approbation of her uncles and relations , accepted a propofal of marriage from a tradefman , whofe fortune , character , and fituation were ...
Page xxix
... least was known to the great men in both the factions , which were diftinguished by the names of Whig and Tory * . He had been educated among the Whigs ; but he at length attached himself to the Tories , be- caufe , as he faid , the ...
... least was known to the great men in both the factions , which were diftinguished by the names of Whig and Tory * . He had been educated among the Whigs ; but he at length attached himself to the Tories , be- caufe , as he faid , the ...
Page xxxvi
... least it is very evident , that he remained without any preferment till the year 1713 , when he was made Dean of St Patrick's . In point of power and re . venue , fuch a deanery might be efteemed no inconfiderable pro- motion ; but to ...
... least it is very evident , that he remained without any preferment till the year 1713 , when he was made Dean of St Patrick's . In point of power and re . venue , fuch a deanery might be efteemed no inconfiderable pro- motion ; but to ...
Page lii
... least to forget his fervices to the church . It is certain , that great cla- mour was then raised by the new men against the late miniftry , with whom Swift had been closely connected they were charged with a défign to bring in the pre ...
... least to forget his fervices to the church . It is certain , that great cla- mour was then raised by the new men against the late miniftry , with whom Swift had been closely connected they were charged with a défign to bring in the pre ...
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