The Spectator ...John Sharpe, 1803 |
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Page 51
speak in the style of a lawyer , I would say , that any one about thirty years of age might make a common motion to the court with as much elegance and pro- priety as the most aged advocates in the hall . 6 I cannot advance the merit of ...
speak in the style of a lawyer , I would say , that any one about thirty years of age might make a common motion to the court with as much elegance and pro- priety as the most aged advocates in the hall . 6 I cannot advance the merit of ...
Page 111
... speak to him alone , for he had mat- ters of the highest importance , upon which he want- ed a conference . Nothing could be denied to a cox- comb of so great hope ; but when they were apart , the impostor revealed himself , and spoke ...
... speak to him alone , for he had mat- ters of the highest importance , upon which he want- ed a conference . Nothing could be denied to a cox- comb of so great hope ; but when they were apart , the impostor revealed himself , and spoke ...
Page 291
... speak to us without regard to our sex . Among the generality of those they call gentlemen , it is impossible for me to speak upon any subject whatsoever , without provok- ing somebody to say , " Oh ! to be sure , fine Mrs. Such - a ...
... speak to us without regard to our sex . Among the generality of those they call gentlemen , it is impossible for me to speak upon any subject whatsoever , without provok- ing somebody to say , " Oh ! to be sure , fine Mrs. Such - a ...
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