 But the old gentleman added in a graver accent, ' The king is not so good as some say to him he is; nor is he so bad as others say of him. But I know that he has conscientiously endeavoured to do his duty, and the best men can do no more, be their trusts...  Sir Andrew Wylie, of that Ilk - Page 38by John Galt - 1822 - 336 pagesFull view - About this book
 | 1822 - 206 pages
...say of him. Bat I know that be has conscientiously endeavonred to do bis duty, and the best man can do no more, be their trusts high or low.' ' ' That,...in general think ; even the blacknebs never dispute bis honesty, though they undervalue his talents. But what I wish to know and understand, is no wi1... | |
 | 1822 - 394 pages
...say of him. But I know that he has conscientiously endeavoured to do his duty, and the best man can do no more, be their trusts high or low.' ' ' That, I believe, we a' in general think ; evee the blacknebs never dispute bis honesty, though they nndervalne his talents. But what I wish... | |
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...say of him. But I know that he has conscientiously endeavoured to do his duty . and the liest man can do no more, be their trusts high or low.' " ' That...know and understand is no wi' regard to his kingly fiicultio, but as to his familiar ways and behaviour, the things in which he is like the generality... | |
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...fay of him. But I know that he has conscientiously endeavoured to do his duty ; and the best men can do no more, be their trusts high or low." " That, I believe, we a' in general think; even the blacknelis never dispute his honesty, though they undervalue his talents. But what 1 wish to know and... | |
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...say uf him. But I know that he has conscientiously endeavoured to do his duty > and the best man can do no more, be their trusts high or low.' ** * That I believe we a1 in general think ; even the blacknebs never dispute his honesty, though they undervalue his talents.... | |
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...say of him. But I know that he has conscientiously endeavoured to do his duty, and the best men can do no more, be their trusts high or low.' " ' That,...kingly faculties, but as to his familiar ways and behaviour—the things in which he is like the generality of the world.' " ' Ha !' said the stranger... | |
 | English language - 1913 - 252 pages
...say of him. But I know that he has conscientiously endeavoured to do his duty, and the best men can do no more, be their trusts high or low.' ' That,...think ; even the blacknebs never dispute his honesty, thougli they undervalue his talents. But what I wish to know and understand is no wi' regard to his... | |
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...say of him. But I know that he has conscientiously endeavoured to do his duty, and the best men can do no more, be their trusts high or low." " That,...kingly faculties, but as to his familiar ways and behaviour—the things in which he is like the generality of the world." " Ha !" said the stranger,... | |
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