 A lawyer without history or literature is a mechanic, a mere working mason; if he possesses some knowledge of these, he may venture to call himself an architect.  The Waverley Novels - Pagina 251door Walter Scott - 1892Volledige weergave - Over dit boek
 | Walter Scott - 1815 - 364 pagina’s
...or literature is a mechanic, a mere working mason; if he possesses some knowledge of these, he may call himself an architect." But Mannering was chiefly...prospect of the ground between Edinburgh and the sea; the Frith of Forth, with its islands; the embayment which is terminated by the Law of North Berwick ; and... | |
 | Walter Scott - 1820 - 312 pagina’s
...or literature is a mechanic, a mere working mason; if he possesses some knowledge of these, he may call himself an architect.' But Mannering was chiefly...prospect of the ground between Edinburgh and the sea; the Frith of Forth, with its islands; the embayment which is terminated by the Law of North Berwick; and... | |
 | sir Walter Scott (bart [novels, collected]) - 1822 - 514 pagina’s
...or literature is a mechanic, a mere working mason; if he possesses some knowledge of these, he may call himself an architect." But Mannering was chiefly...prospect of the ground between Edinburgh and the sea; the Frith of Forth, with its islands; the embayment which is terminated by the Law of North Berwick ; and... | |
 | 1832 - 218 pagina’s
...generally some little attempt at cultivation." 11 " But Mannering was chiefly delighted with the vifw from the windows, which commanded that incomparable...of the ground between Edinburgh and the sea." The principal object in the present view is Burnt Island. It is pleasantly situate on the northern bank... | |
 | Walter Scott - 1833 - 880 pagina’s
...Pleydell, " are my tools of trade. A lawyer without history or literature is a mechanic, a mere working mason ; if he possesses some knowledge of these, he...with the view from the windows, which commanded that incom• The father of Dr. Erakine wu &n eminent lawyer, and hit ImunilM of the Law of Scotland are... | |
 | 1834 - 170 pagina’s
...Immediately round them there is generally some little attempt at cultivation. < .': FRITH OF FORTH. " But Mannering was chiefly delighted with the view...of the ground between Edinburgh and the sea." The principal object in the present view is Burnt Island. It is pleasantly situate on the northern bank... | |
 | Walter Scott - 1842 - 710 pagina’s
...Pleydell, " are my tools of trade. A lawyer without history or literature is a mechanic, a mere working mason ; if he possesses some knowledge of these, he...of the ground between Edinburgh and the sea ; the Frith of Forth, with its islands ; the embayment which is terminated by the Law of North Berwick ;... | |
 | Henry Godwin - 1842 - 1018 pagina’s
...late Mr. Pleydell, ' that a lawyer without history or literature, is a mechanic — a mere working mason ; if he possesses some knowledge of these, he may venture to call himself an architect.'* Having passed through the usual period of probation, my poor Misraim undertook the arduous enterprise... | |
 | Malachi Mouldy (pseud.) - 1844 - 328 pagina’s
...late Mr. Pleydell, ' that a lawyer without history or literature, is a mechanic — a mere working mason ; if he possesses some knowledge of these, he may venture to call himself an architect.'* Having passed through the usual period of probation, my poor Misraim undertook the arduous enterprise... | |
 | Sir Walter Scott - 1846 - 850 pagina’s
...Pleydell, " are my tools of trad*. A lawyer without history or literature is a mechanic, a mere working mason ; if he possesses some knowledge of these, he...delighted with the view from the windows, which commanded tliat incomparable prospect of the ground between Edinburgh and the sea; the Frith of Forth, with its... | |
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