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 24
... supposed , more by affection than hope , he bent his course to England , and travelled on foot to his mother's residence , who was then in Leicestershire . Herself in a dependent and precarious situation , Mrs Swift could only re ...
... supposed , more by affection than hope , he bent his course to England , and travelled on foot to his mother's residence , who was then in Leicestershire . Herself in a dependent and precarious situation , Mrs Swift could only re ...
Pàgina 39
... , February 6 , 1785. » It was not to be supposed , that a charge so inconsist- ent with Swift's general character for virtue , religion , Swift returned to the house of Sir William Temple rather JONATHAN SWIFT , D. D. 39.
... , February 6 , 1785. » It was not to be supposed , that a charge so inconsist- ent with Swift's general character for virtue , religion , Swift returned to the house of Sir William Temple rather JONATHAN SWIFT , D. D. 39.
Pàgina 41
... supposed that this inexplicable figment did really originate with Dean Dobbs , and that he had been led into a mistake , by the initial letters , J. S. upon the alleged papers , which might apply to Jonathan Smedley ( to whom , indeed ...
... supposed that this inexplicable figment did really originate with Dean Dobbs , and that he had been led into a mistake , by the initial letters , J. S. upon the alleged papers , which might apply to Jonathan Smedley ( to whom , indeed ...
Pàgina 59
... supposed to be accessary to this unworthy conduct , Swift returned the succinct answer , « God confound you both for a couple of scoundrels , » and instantly left Lord Berkeley's lodgings in the castle . ' He had already given ' Lord ...
... supposed to be accessary to this unworthy conduct , Swift returned the succinct answer , « God confound you both for a couple of scoundrels , » and instantly left Lord Berkeley's lodgings in the castle . ' He had already given ' Lord ...
Pàgina 89
... supposed he should be unneces- sarily communicative to a person in Faulkner's situation . The following anecdote may be de- pended upon . Mrs Whiteway observed the Dean , in the latter years of his life , looking over the Tale , when ...
... supposed he should be unneces- sarily communicative to a person in Faulkner's situation . The following anecdote may be de- pended upon . Mrs Whiteway observed the Dean , in the latter years of his life , looking over the Tale , when ...
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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...