 | William Forsyth - England - 1871 - 352 pages
...due to the same cause. Surely we all know Sir Roger well, and fully agree with the 'Spectator3 that "his singularities proceed from his good sense, and...world, only as he thinks the world is in the wrong." In early life he had been what was called a fine gentleman ; had often supped with my Lord Rochester... | |
 | William Forsyth - England - 1871 - 366 pages
...to the same cause. Surely we all know Sir Roger well, and fully agree with the ' Spectator ' that " his singularities proceed from his good sense, and...world, only as he thinks the world is in the wrong." In early life he had been what was called a fine gentleman ; had often supped with my Lord Rochester... | |
 | William Forsyth - England - 1871 - 388 pages
...due to the same cause. Surely we all know Sir Roger well, and fully agree with the 'Spectator' that " his singularities proceed from his good sense, and...world, only as he thinks the world is in the wrong/' In early life he had been what was called a fine gentleman ; had often supped with my Lord Rochester... | |
 | London univ, exam. papers - 1871 - 294 pages
...baronet ; his name Sir Roger de Coverley. His great-grandfather was inventor of that famous country-dance which is called after him. All who know that shire are very well acquainted with the merits of Sir Roger. He is a gentleman that is very singular in his behaviour ; but his singularities... | |
 | William Spalding - English literature - 1872 - 482 pages
...baronet, his name Sir Roger De Coverley. His great grandfather was inventor of that famous country dance which is called after him. All who know that shire,...world, only as he thinks the world is in the wrong. Hd wever, this humour creates him no enemies; for he does nothing with sourness or obstinacy: and his... | |
 | Casket - 1873 - 912 pages
...baronet, his name Sir Roger de Coverley. His great grandfather was inventor of that famous country-dance ainted ocean. Water, water, everywliere, And all the...thieslu.nld lie! Yea, slimy things did crawl with sense,and are contradictions to the manners of the world only as he thinks the world is in the wrong.... | |
 | Joseph Addison - 1875 - 576 pages
...least join their consenting voice. His great grandfather was inventor of that famous country-dance which is called after him. All who know that shire...gentleman that is very singular in his behaviour, but his singularides proceed from his good sense, and are contradictions to the manners of the world, only... | |
 | Joseph Addison - 1875 - 566 pages
...join their consenting voice. <•> His great grandfather was inventor of that famous country-dance which is called after him. All who know that shire...acquainted with the parts and merits of Sir Rog-er. He is gentleman that is very singular in his behaviour, but his singularities proceed from his good sense,... | |
 | Cassell, ltd - 1876 - 466 pages
...ROGER DE COVERLY.S His great Grandfather was Inventor of that famous Country-Dance which is call'd ocean of possibility, takes a different course. But, though the rule of Pliny be judiciously laid d Ho is a Gentleman that is very singular in his Behaviour, but his Singularities proceed from his good... | |
 | William Francis Collier - American literature - 1877 - 560 pages
...iuveutor of that famous country-dance which is called after him. All who Irww that shire are very veil acquainted with the parts and merits of Sir Roger....contradictions to the manners of the world only as he tiiinks the world is in the wrong. However, this humour creates him no enemies, SPECIMEN or STEELE'S... | |
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The first of our society is a gentleman of Worcestershire, of ancient descent, a baronet, his name Sir Roger de Coverley". His great-grandfather was inventor of that famous country-dance" which is called after him. All who know ' that shire are very well... 
