Memoirs of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin, Volum 1A. and W. Galignani, 1826 - 259 pàgines |
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Pàgina ix
... residence with Sir William Temple -- Visits Oxford - He takes orders , and obtains the living of Kilroot - Resigns that living in favour of a friend , and returns to England — His second residence with Sir William Temple - The Battle of ...
... residence with Sir William Temple -- Visits Oxford - He takes orders , and obtains the living of Kilroot - Resigns that living in favour of a friend , and returns to England — His second residence with Sir William Temple - The Battle of ...
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... residence with Sir William Temple - Visits Oxford— He takes orders , and obtains the living of Kilroot- Resigns that living in favour of a friend , and returns to England - His second residence with Sir William Temple - The Battle of ...
... residence with Sir William Temple - Visits Oxford— He takes orders , and obtains the living of Kilroot- Resigns that living in favour of a friend , and returns to England - His second residence with Sir William Temple - The Battle of ...
Pàgina 11
... residence for a time with the female who had given such a singular proof of her attachment . The nurse was so careful of the child's education , that when he returned to Dublin he was able to spell , and when five years old he could ...
... residence for a time with the female who had given such a singular proof of her attachment . The nurse was so careful of the child's education , that when he returned to Dublin he was able to spell , and when five years old he could ...
Pàgina 24
... residence , who was then in Leicestershire . Herself in a dependent and precarious situation , Mrs Swift could only re- commend to her son to solicit the patronage of Sir William Temple , whose lady was her relation , and had been well ...
... residence , who was then in Leicestershire . Herself in a dependent and precarious situation , Mrs Swift could only re- commend to her son to solicit the patronage of Sir William Temple , whose lady was her relation , and had been well ...
Pàgina 25
... residence at Moorpark . But we must not forget , that the enmity which subsisted between him and all the descendants of Sir William Temple , may account for Mr Temple's placing his con- duct in a disreputable light . VOL . 1 . 2 health ...
... residence at Moorpark . But we must not forget , that the enmity which subsisted between him and all the descendants of Sir William Temple , may account for Mr Temple's placing his con- duct in a disreputable light . VOL . 1 . 2 health ...
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Pàgina 295 - The remedy is wholly in your own hands, and, therefore, I have digressed a little, in order to refresh and continue that spirit so seasonably raised among you, and to let you see, that, by the laws of GOD, of NATURE, of NATIONS, and of your COUNTRY, you ARE, and OUGHT to be, as FREE a people as your brethren in England.
Pàgina 268 - I'll tell you one that first comes into my head. One evening, Gay and I went to see him: you know how intimately we were all acquainted. On our coming in, 'Heyday, gentlemen...
Pàgina 230 - I could have borne the rack much better than those killing, killing words of yours. Sometimes I have resolved to die without seeing you more, but those resolves, to your misfortune, did not last long. For there is something in human nature that prompts one so to find relief in this world, I must give way to it, and beg you would see me, and speak kindly to me ; for I am sure you would not condemn any one to suffer what I have done, could you but know it.
Pàgina 31 - To thee I owe that fatal bent of mind, Still to unhappy restless thoughts inclined ; To thee, what oft I vainly strive to hide, That scorn of fools, by fools mistook for pride...
Pàgina 236 - Her advice was always the best, and with the greatest freedom mixed with the greatest decency. She had a gracefulness, somewhat more than human, in every motion, word, and action.
Pàgina 193 - When I was with you, I have said more than once, that I would never allow quality or station made any real difference between men. Being now absent and forgotten, I have changed my mind : you have a thousand people who can pretend they love you, with as much appearance of sincerity as I ; so that, according to common justice, I can have but a thousandth part in return of what I give. And this difference is wholly owing to your station. And the misfortune is still the greater, because I...
Pàgina 246 - Marley Abbey, near Celbridge, where Miss Vanhomrigh resided, is built much in the form of a real cloister, especially in its external appearance. An aged man (upwards of ninety, by his own account) showed the grounds to my correspondent. He was the son of Mrs. Vanhomrigh's gardener, and used to work with his father in the garden when a boy. He remembered the unfortunate Vanessa well ; and his account of her corresponded with the usual description of her person, especially as to her enibon/mint.
Pàgina 135 - Dr. Swift was the principal man of talk and business, and acted as a master of requests. He was soliciting the Earl of Arran, to speak to his brother the Duke of Ormond, to get a chaplain's place established in the garrison of Hull for Mr. Fiddes, a clergyman in that neighbourhood, who had lately been in jail, and published sermons. to pay fees.
Pàgina 215 - We have a strong report, that my Lord Bolingbroke will return here, and be pardoned ; certainly it must not be for nothing. I hope he can tell no ill story of you.* I add only my prayers for you, and am, Sir, Your most humble servant, and brother, WILL.
Pàgina 80 - Eome, and to exalt the English reformed church at the expense both of the Roman Catholic and Presbyterian establishments. It was written with a view to the interests of the high-church party...