The keeper did not confine his benevolence to a gentle execution of his office, but made some overtures to the creditor for his release, though without effect; and continued, during the whole time of his imprisonment, to treat him with the utmost tenderness... The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. - Page 399by Samuel Johnson - 1820Full view - About this book
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...overtures to the creditor for his release, though without effect ; and continued, during the whole time of his imprisonment, to treat him with the utmost...it most difficult ; and therefore the humanity of a goaler certainly deserves this public attestation; and the man, whose heart has not been hardened by... | |
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