 Mr. Davies mentioned my name, and respectfully introduced me to him. I was much agitated; and recollecting his prejudice against the Scotch, of which I had heard much, I said to Davies, " Don't tell where I come from." —" From Scotland," cried Davies,...  The life of Samuel Johnson - Page 183by James Boswell - 1820Full view - About this book
 | James Boswell - 1791 - 554 pages
..." Don't tell where I come from." — " From Scotland," cried Davies, roguifhly. " Mr. Johnfon (faid I) I do indeed come from Scotland, but I cannot help it." I am willing to flatter myfelf that I meant this as light pleafantry to footh and conciliate him, and not as any humiliating... | |
 | James Boswell - 1799 - 648 pages
...mentioned my name, and respectfully introduced me to him. I was much agitated ; and recollecting his prejudice against the Scotch, of which I had heard...sooth and conciliate him, and not as an humiliating abasement at the expence of my country. But however that might be, this speech was somewhat unlucky... | |
 | James Boswell - 1799 - 496 pages
...mentioned my name, and respectfully introduced me to him. I was much agitated ; and recollecting his prejudice against the Scotch, of which I had heard...sooth and conciliate him, and not as an humiliating abasement at the expence of my country. But however 'that might be, this speech was somewhat unlucky... | |
 | James Boswell - Authors, English - 1807 - 514 pages
...introduced me to him. I was much agitated ; and recollecting his prejudice against the Scotch, of which 1 had heard much, I said to Davies, " Don't tell where...Scotland," cried Davies, roguishly. " Mr. Johnson, (said 1) I do indeed come from Scotland, but I cannot help it." I am willing to flatter myself that I meant... | |
 | James Boswell - Authors, English - 1820 - 372 pages
...was much agitated ; and, recollecting his prejudice against the Scotch, of which he had heard much, said to Davies, " Don't tell where I come from." "...Scotland," cried Davies, roguishly. " Mr. Johnson," said Boswell, "' I do indeed come from Scotland, but I can't help it." To which Johnsou replied, " That,... | |
 | James Boswell - 1821 - 376 pages
...registered with peculiar attention. fully introduced me to him. I was much agitated; and recollecting his prejudice against the Scotch, of which I had heard...sooth and conciliate him, and not as an humiliating abasement at the expense of my country. But however that might be, this speech was somewhat unlucky;... | |
 | British prose literature - 1821 - 372 pages
...was much agitated ; and, recollecting his prejudice against the Scotch, of which he had heard much, said to Davies, " Don't tell where I come from." "...Scotland," cried Davies, roguishly. " Mr. Johnson," said Boswell, " I do indeed come from Scotland, but I can't help it." To which Johnson replied, " That,... | |
 | James Boswell - Authors, English - 1822 - 508 pages
...heard much, I said to Davies, " Don't tell him where I come from." — " From Scotland," cried Davis, roguishly. " Mr. Johnson (said I) I do indeed come...sooth and conciliate him, and not as an humiliating abasement at the expence of my country. But however that might be, this speech was somewhat unlucky... | |
 | James Boswell - 1822 - 514 pages
...tell him where I come from." — " From Scotland," cried Davis, roguishly. " Mr. Johnson (said I)- 1 do indeed come from Scotland, but I cannot help it."...sooth and conciliate him, and not as an humiliating abasement at the expence of my country. But however that might be, this speech was somewhat unlucky... | |
 | James Boswell - 1824 - 454 pages
...mentioned my name, and respectfully introduced me to him. I was much agitated ; and recollecting his prejudice against the Scotch, of which I had heard...flatter myself that I meant this as light pleasantry to soothe and conciliate him, and not as a humiliating abasement at the expense of my country. But however... | |
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