The Spectator, Volume 1J. Duncan, 1791 |
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... Gentleman of Worcester shire , of ancient descent , a Baronet , his name Sir Ro- GER DE COVERLEY ( a ) . His great grand - father was inventor of that famous country - dance which is called . after him . All who know that shire are very ...
... Gentleman of Worcester shire , of ancient descent , a Baronet , his name Sir Ro- GER DE COVERLEY ( a ) . His great grand - father was inventor of that famous country - dance which is called . after him . All who know that shire are very ...
Pagina 6
... gentleman next in esteem and authority among us , is another bachelor , who is a member of the Inner- Temple ; a man of great probity , wit , and understand ing ; but he has chosen his place of residence rather to obey the direction of ...
... gentleman next in esteem and authority among us , is another bachelor , who is a member of the Inner- Temple ; a man of great probity , wit , and understand ing ; but he has chosen his place of residence rather to obey the direction of ...
Pagina 8
... gentleman of great courage , good un- derstanding , but invincible modesty . He is one of those that deserve very well , but are very aukward at putting their talents within the observation of such as should take notice of them . He was ...
... gentleman of great courage , good un- derstanding , but invincible modesty . He is one of those that deserve very well , but are very aukward at putting their talents within the observation of such as should take notice of them . He was ...
Pagina 9
... gentleman who , according to his years , should be in the decline of his life ; but having ever been very careful of his person , and always had a very easy fortune , time has made but very litttle impression , either by wrinkles on his ...
... gentleman who , according to his years , should be in the decline of his life ; but having ever been very careful of his person , and always had a very easy fortune , time has made but very litttle impression , either by wrinkles on his ...
Pagina 10
... gentleman . To conclude his character , where women are not concerned , he is an honest worthy man . I cannot tell whether I am to account him whom I am next to speak of as one of our company ; for he vi- sits us but seldom : but when ...
... gentleman . To conclude his character , where women are not concerned , he is an honest worthy man . I cannot tell whether I am to account him whom I am next to speak of as one of our company ; for he vi- sits us but seldom : but when ...
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