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In this charafter he became known to the Prince of Orange , who afterwards when King frequently visited him at Sheen , and took his advice in affairs of the utmost importance . Sir William being then lame with the gout , Swift used to ...
In this charafter he became known to the Prince of Orange , who afterwards when King frequently visited him at Sheen , and took his advice in affairs of the utmost importance . Sir William being then lame with the gout , Swift used to ...
Page xxxv
It is a point beyond all controversy , that no sovereign prince was ever more care led by noble , generous , and manly Spirits , than Swift undoubtedly was , not only by the great Harley , but all the Tory ministry .
It is a point beyond all controversy , that no sovereign prince was ever more care led by noble , generous , and manly Spirits , than Swift undoubtedly was , not only by the great Harley , but all the Tory ministry .
Page xlix
... to have been the case in that which was brought about by the Prince of Orange . He had a mortal antipathy against standing armies in times of peace ; and was of opinion , that our liberty could never be placed upon a firm foundation ...
... to have been the case in that which was brought about by the Prince of Orange . He had a mortal antipathy against standing armies in times of peace ; and was of opinion , that our liberty could never be placed upon a firm foundation ...
Page lviii
Mrs Johnson , with regard to her manners , her virtues , her mind , and her person , was not undeserving to have been married to the greatest prince in Europe : but her descent was from a fervant of Sir William Temple ; and therefore he ...
Mrs Johnson , with regard to her manners , her virtues , her mind , and her person , was not undeserving to have been married to the greatest prince in Europe : but her descent was from a fervant of Sir William Temple ; and therefore he ...
Page ci
I cannot tell but in some cases it might . But then it should be considered , that Dr Swift never looked upon himself in the character of a private person . He knew , that a patriot , like an Afiatic prince , muit'make himself dreaded .
I cannot tell but in some cases it might . But then it should be considered , that Dr Swift never looked upon himself in the character of a private person . He knew , that a patriot , like an Afiatic prince , muit'make himself dreaded .
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Page lxxxv - Soon after he again endeavoured, with a good deal of pain, to find words; but at last, after many efforts, not being able, he fetched a deep sigh, and was afterwards silent.