Mr. Davies mentioned my name, and respectfully introduced me to him. I was much agitated; and recollecting his prejudice against the Scotch, of which I had heard much, I said to Davies, " Don't tell where I come from." —" From Scotland," cried Davies,... boswell's life of johnson - Página 94por charles grosvenor osgood - 1917Visualização integral - Acerca deste livro
| James Boswell - 1791 - 554 páginas
..." Don't tell where I come from." — " From Scotland," cried Davies, roguifhly. " Mr. Johnfon (faid I) I do indeed come from Scotland, but I cannot help it." I am willing to flatter myfelf that I meant this as light pleafantry to footh and conciliate him, and not as any humiliating... | |
| James Boswell - 1817 - 466 páginas
...the Scotch, of which I had heard much, I said to Davies, " Don't tell where I come from." — "From Scotland," cried Davies, roguishly. "Mr. Johnson,...cannot help it." I am willing to flatter myself that l meant this as light pleasantry to sooth and conciliate him, and not as an humiliating abasement at... | |
| James Boswell - 1820 - 442 páginas
...the Scotch, of which I had heard much, I said to Davies, " Don't tell where I come from." — "From Scotland," cried Davies, roguishly. "Mr. Johnson,...sooth and conciliate him, and not as an humiliating abatement at the expence of my country. But however that might be, this speech was somewhat unlucky... | |
| James Boswell - 1821 - 376 páginas
...the Scotch, of which I had heard much, I said to Davies, " Don't tell where I come from." — " From Scotland/' cried Davies, roguishly. " Mr. Johnson,...conciliate him, and not as an humiliating abasement at the expense of my country. But however that might be, this speech was somewhat unlucky; for with that quickness... | |
| James Boswell - 1824 - 454 páginas
...the Scotch, of which I had heard much, I said to Davies, " Don't tell where I come from." — " From Scotland," cried Davies, roguishly. " Mr. Johnson...flatter myself that I meant this as light pleasantry to soothe and conciliate him, and not as a humiliating abasement at the expense of my country. But however... | |
| James Boswell - 1826 - 440 páginas
...Scotch, of which I had heard much, I said to Davies, " Don't tell him where I come from." — " From Scotland," cried Davies, roguishly. " Mr. Johnson,"...conciliate him, and not as an humiliating abasement at the expense of my country. But however that might be, this speech was somewhat unlucky ; for with that... | |
| James Boswell - 1826 - 442 páginas
...Scotch, of which I had heard much, I said to Davies, " Don't tell him where I come from." — " From Scotland," cried Davies, roguishly. " Mr. Johnson,"...sooth and conciliate him, and not as an humiliating abase' ment at the expense of my country. But however that might be, this speech was somewhat unlucky... | |
| James Boswell - 1827 - 576 páginas
...the Scotch, of which I had heard much, I said to Davies, " Don't tell where I come from." — " From Scotland," cried Davies, roguishly. " Mr. Johnson...from Scotland, but I cannot help it." I am willing to Hat. ter myself that I meant this as light pleasantry to soothe and conciliate him, and not as a humiliating... | |
| James Boswell - 1827 - 622 páginas
...the Scotch, of which I had heard much, I said to Davies, " Don't tell where I come from." — " From dgment, but for his own actions. It may be convenient...master ; but it is a convenience of their own making. fl itter myself that I meant this as light pleasantry to soothe and conciliate him, ana not as a humiliating... | |
| James Boswell - 1831 - 604 páginas
...the Scotch, of which I had heard much, I said to Davies, " Don't tell him where I come from." " From Scotland," cried Davies, roguishly. " Mr. Johnson...flatter myself that I meant this as light pleasantry to soothe and conciliate him, and not as an humiliating abasement at the expense of ray country. But however... | |
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