 Johnson, with his customary insolence, says, that he kicked when he could strike no longer : more justly it might be said that he held up a solitary hand of protestation on behalf of that cause, now in its expiring struggles, which he had maintained when...  The logic of political economy, and other papers - Pagina 243door Thomas De Quincey - 1859 - 387 pagina’sVolledige weergave - Over dit boek
 | Thomas De Quincey - 1862 - 374 pagina’s
...expectation of political benefit to his party. Dr. Johnson, with his customary insolence, says, that hn kicked when he could strike no longer : more justly...peril. That peril was soon realized. In the spring of 16 GO, the Restoration was accomplished amidst the tumultuous rejoicings of the people. It was certain... | |
 | Thomas De Quincey - 1890 - 464 pagina’s
...Catherine Woodcock 12th November 1656, and she died 10th February 1657-8.— M. 8 Early in 1660.— M. Notes" upon a sermon by one Dr. Griffiths, must be...of 1660 the Restoration was accomplished amidst the tumultuous rejoicings of the people.1 It was certain that the vengeance of government would lose no... | |
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