The works of Jonathan Swift, containing additional letters, tracts, and poems, with notes, and a life of the author, by W. Scott, Volum 11824 |
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... gave me the education of a dog . ” — “ Then , ” answered Whittingham , grinning , and clenching his hand , " you have not the gratitude of a dog . " The instant interposition of the Bishop prevented the personal violence which was ...
... gave me the education of a dog . ” — “ Then , ” answered Whittingham , grinning , and clenching his hand , " you have not the gratitude of a dog . " The instant interposition of the Bishop prevented the personal violence which was ...
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... gave the necessary support to his orphan nephew , and it would seem with more grace and ap- 1 * " If I had leave to have printed the Latin letters transmitted to me from foreign parts , they would fill a volume , and be a full defence ...
... gave the necessary support to his orphan nephew , and it would seem with more grace and ap- 1 * " If I had leave to have printed the Latin letters transmitted to me from foreign parts , they would fill a volume , and be a full defence ...
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... gave suffi- cient scope . But though this species of saturnalia had a prescriptive licence , experience might have taught Swift that it was not to be relied on , and that the individual ridiculed watched his time and oppor- tunity to ...
... gave suffi- cient scope . But though this species of saturnalia had a prescriptive licence , experience might have taught Swift that it was not to be relied on , and that the individual ridiculed watched his time and oppor- tunity to ...
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... gave edge to his satirical propensities . Between the periods of 14th November , 1685 , and 8th Octo- ber , 1687 , he incurred no less than seventy penalties for non - attendance at chapel , for neglecting lectures , for being absent ...
... gave edge to his satirical propensities . Between the periods of 14th November , 1685 , and 8th Octo- ber , 1687 , he incurred no less than seventy penalties for non - attendance at chapel , for neglecting lectures , for being absent ...
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... gave the presentation to the poor clergyman , he kept his eyes steadily fixed on the old man's face , which , at first , only expressed pleasure at finding himself preferred to a living ; but when he found that it was that of his ...
... gave the presentation to the poor clergyman , he kept his eyes steadily fixed on the old man's face , which , at first , only expressed pleasure at finding himself preferred to a living ; but when he found that it was that of his ...
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Pàgina 457 - He reads much ; He is a great observer and he looks Quite through the deeds of men ; he loves no plays, As thou dost, Antony ; he hears no music ; Seldom he smiles, and smiles in such a sort As if he mock'd himself and scorn'd his spirit That could be moved to smile at any thing.
Pàgina 455 - tis his will : Let but the commons hear this testament, (Which, pardon me, I do not mean to read) And they would go and kiss dead Caesar's wounds, And dip their napkins in his sacred blood ; Yea, beg a hair of him for memory, And, dying, mention it within their wills, Bequeathing it, as a rich legacy, Unto their issue.
Pàgina 254 - But what success Vanessa met, Is to the world a secret yet. Whether the nymph, to please her swain, Talks in a high romantic strain ; Or whether he at last descends To act with less seraphic ends ; Or to compound the business, whether They temper love and books together ; Must never to mankind be told, Nor shall the conscious Muse unfold.
Pàgina 267 - Ay, any one that did not know so well as I do might believe you. But since you are come, I must get some supper for you, I suppose.
Pàgina 509 - This marriage was on both sides very indiscreet; for his wife brought her husband little or no fortune, and his death happening so suddenly before he could make a sufficient establishment for his family, his son (not then born) hath often been heard to say, that he felt the consequences of that marriage not only through the whole course of his education, but during the greatest part of his life.
Pàgina 137 - 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 19 - Ah, sir, I was mad and violent. It was bitterness which they mistook for frolic. I was miserably poor, and I thought to fight my way by my literature and my wit; so I disregarded all power and all authority.
Pàgina 243 - Thou, Stella, wert no longer young', When first for thee my harp was strung, Without one word of Cupid's darts, Of killing eyes, or bleeding hearts ; With Friendship and Esteem possest, I ne'er admitted Love a guest.
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 188 - The queen incensed, his services forgot, Leaves him a victim to the vengeful Scot. || Now through the realm a proclamation spread, To fix a price on his devoted head. § While innocent, he scorns ignoble flight ; His watchful friends preserve him by a sleight.