 | James Boswell - 1884 - 722 páginas
...within the reach of his capacity ; but he had met with nothing equal to the speech above-mentioned.' Many of the company remembered the debate ; and some...these words : ' That speech I wrote in a garret in Exeter-street.' The company was struck with astonishment. After staring at each other in silent amaze,... | |
 | James Boswell - 1887 - 598 páginas
...within the reach of his capacity ; but he had met with nothing equal to the speech above mentioned." Many of the company remembered the debate ; and some...Street." The company was struck with astonishment. After staring at each other in silent amaze, Dr. Francis asked how that speech could be written by... | |
 | Francis Richard Charles Grant - 1887 - 216 páginas
...within the reach of his capacity ; but he had met with nothing equal to the speech above mentioned." Many of the company remembered the debate ; and some...speech I wrote in a garret in Exeter Street." The guests then began to praise the impartiality with which reason and eloquence had been equally dealt... | |
 | 1888 - 770 páginas
...to as the best which he had ever delivered. As the chorus of praise subsided, Johnson remarked : " That speech I wrote in a garret in Exeter Street ! " The company were lavish in their compliments, one, in particular, extolling Johnson's impartiality, remarked, '•... | |
 | James Boswell - 1889 - 566 páginas
...within the reach of his capacity ; but he had met with nothing equal to the speech above-mentioned.' Many of the company remembered the debate ; and some...these words : ' That speech I wrote in a garret in Exeter-street.' The company was struck with astonishment. After staring at each other in silent amaze,... | |
 | William Connor Sydney - 1891 - 428 páginas
...remained silent. When the warmth of praise subsided he opened his mouth with these words : ' That speech / wrote in a garret in Exeter Street.' The company was struck with astonishment. And well they might be. Johnson confessed to having written frequently three columns of parliamentary proceedings... | |
 | William Connor Sydney - 1891 - 424 páginas
...speeches : — Many of the company remembered the debate, and many passages were cited from the speech, with the approbation and applause of all present. During the ardour of the conversation Johnson remained silent. When the warmth of praise subsided he opened his mouth with... | |
 | George Birkbeck Norman Hill - 1897 - 550 páginas
...within the reach of his capacity ; but he had met with nothing equal to the speech above-mentioned.' Many of the company remembered the debate ; and some...these words : ' That speech I wrote in a garret in Exeter-street.' The company was struck with astonishment. After staring at each other in silent amaze,... | |
 | George Birkbeck Norman Hill - 1897 - 512 páginas
...within the reach of his capacity ; but he had met with nothing equal to the speech above-mentioned.' Many of the company remembered the debate ; and some...these words : ' That speech I wrote in a garret in Exeter-street.' The company was struck with astonishment. After staring at each other in silent amaze,... | |
 | Edwin Watts Chubb - 1914 - 462 páginas
...debate; and some passages were cited with the approbation and applause of all present. During the ardor of conversation, Johnson remained silent. As soon...speech I wrote in a garret in Exeter Street.' The guests then began to praise the impartiality with which reason and eloquence had been equally dealt... | |
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Many of the company remembered the debate, and some passages were cited, with the approbation and applause of all present. During the ardour of conversation, Johnson remained silent. As soon as the warmth of praise subsided, he opened with these words... 
