Notwithstanding the high veneration which I entertained for Dr. Johnson, I was sensible that he was sometimes a little actuated by the spirit of contradiction, and by means of that I hoped I should gain my point. I was persuaded that if I had come upon... The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. - Seite 64von James Boswell - 1823Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
| James Boswell - 1816 - 500 Seiten
...to see them both here." Notwithstanding the high veneration which I entertained for Dr. Johnson, I was sensible that he was sometimes a little actuated by the spirit of coatradiction, and by means of that I hoped I should gain my point. I was persuaded that if I had come... | |
| James Boswell - 1817 - 536 Seiten
...hapjiy to see them both here. Notwithstanding the high veneration which I entertained for Dr. Johnson, I was sensible that he was sometimes a little actuated...the spirit of contradiction, and by means of that I Itoped I should gain my point. 1 was persuaded that if I had come upon him n ith a direct proposal,... | |
| James Boswell - 1820 - 550 Seiten
...hoped I should gain my point. 1 was persuaded that ¡f I had come upon him with a direct pnv posai, "Sir, will you dine in company with Jack Wilkes?"...with Jack Wilkes, Sir ! I'd as soon dine with Jack Ketch." I there-* fore, while we were sitting quietly by ourselves at his house, in an even^ ing, took... | |
| James Boswell - 1821 - 376 Seiten
...to see them both here." Notwithstanding the high veneration which I entertained for Dr. Johnson, I was sensible that he was sometimes a little actuated...with Jack Wilkes, sir! I'd as soon dine with Jack Ketch." 1 I therefore, while we were sitting quietly by ourselves at his house in an evening, took... | |
| James Boswell - 1822 - 458 Seiten
...to see them both here." Notwithstanding the high veneration which I entertained for Dr. Johnson, I was sensible that he was sometimes a little actuated...with Jack Wilkes, Sir ! I'd as soon dine with Jack Ketch." 2 I therefore, while we were sitting quietly by ourselves at his house in an evening, took... | |
| James Boswell - 1826 - 416 Seiten
...DILLY. " Nay, if you will take it upon you, I am sure I shall be very happy to see them both here." will you dine in company with Jack Wilkes?" he would...with Jack Wilkes, sir? I'd as soon dine with Jack Ketch.b" I therefore, while we were sitting quietly by ourselves at his house in an evening, took occasion... | |
| James Boswell - 1827 - 622 Seiten
...to see them both here." Notwithstanding the high veneration which I entertained for Dr. Johnson, I o the world puint. I was persuaded, that if I had come upon him with a direct proposal, " Sir, will you dine in... | |
| James Boswell - 1831 - 690 Seiten
...to see them both here." Notwithstanding the high veneration which I entertained for Dr. Johnson, I was sensible that he was sometimes a little actuated...probably have answered, " Dine with Jack Wilkes, sir ! I 'd as soon dine with Jack Ketch VI, therefore, while we were sitting quietly by ourselves at his... | |
| James Boswell - 1831 - 586 Seiten
...to see them both here." Notwithstanding the high veneration which I entertained for Dr. Johnson, I was sensible that he 'was sometimes a little actuated...come upon him with a direct proposal, " Sir, will you diiie *in company with Jack Wilkes ?" he would have flowa -._.. •L'JI1' L-- -T-"i''':> •'"»* i... | |
| James Boswell - 1835 - 366 Seiten
...to see them both here." Notwithstanding the high veneration which I entertained for Dr. Johnson, I was sensible that he was sometimes a little actuated...probably have answered, " Dine with Jack Wilkes, Sir ! I 'd as soon dine with Jack Ketch." (') I, therefore, while we were sitting as Mr. Israel Wilkes... | |
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