 | Arthur Simons Collins - 1927 - 288 페이지
...degree, and Lord Gower wrote describing Johnson as " choosing rather to die upon the road [ie to Dublin], than be starved to death in translating for booksellers ; which has been his only subsist 1 LOters, v. 448. ence for some time past." 1 That, probably, was exaggerating Johnson's feelings,... | |
 | James Boswell - 1928 - 670 페이지
...difficulty of conferring such a favour upon a stranger, if he is recommended by the Dean. They say, he is not afraid of the strictest examination, though he...in this affair, than those good-natured gentlemen apprehended ; especially as their election cannot be delayed longer than the nth of next month. If... | |
 | Robert Anderson - 696 페이지
...is recommended by the Dean. They say he is not afraid of the strictest examination, though he is off so long a journey, and will venture it, if the Dean...as their election cannot be delayed longer than the llth of next month. If you see this matter in the same light that it appears to me, I hope you will... | |
 | James Boswell - 1820 - 544 페이지
...difficulty of conferring such a favour upon a stranger, if he is recommended by the Dean. They say, he is not afraid of the strictest examination, though he...the Dean thinks it necessary : choosing rather to to die upon the road, than be starved to death in translating for booksellers; which has been his only... | |
 | 1812 - 1092 페이지
...Dublin, through the medium of lord Gower, who, in writing to his friend on the subject, says, he is not afraid of the strictest examination, though he is of so long a journey, and yet he will venture it, if it be thought necessary, choosing rather to die on the road, than be starved... | |
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Arts in their University. They highly extol the man's learning and probity ; and will not be persuaded, that the University will make any difficulty of conferring such a favour upon a stranger, if he is recommended by the Dean. They say, he is not afraid... 
