 ... on account of his afthma, the King (William) would have had him continue in it, and told him exprefsly, that though he could ftay in London but a few weeks, his fervices in the office would be very neceflary to him. His Majefty, however, at length,...  The Oxford Magazine: Or, Universal Museum - Page 1381774Full view - About this book
 | 1764 - 404 pages
...in London without endangering his life, he went and refigned his commiffion to the king, difHaining to hold an employment of that importance without doing the duties of it. His majefty intreated hinv to continue in it, telling him, That tho' he could flay at London but a... | |
 | Joseph Addison - 1797 - 610 pages
...very neceflary to him. His Majefty, however, at length, yielded to the reprefentations of Mr. Locke, who could not prevail on himfelf to hold an employment...any perfon; who, being befriended by his intereft, would have probably carried his poft from any other folicitor. He was told this, and by way of reproach... | |
 | Mr. Addison - 1797 - 584 pages
...very neceflary to him. His Majefty, however, at length, yielded to the reprefentations of Mr. Locke, who could not prevail on himfelf to hold an employment...of it, though he might eafily have entered into a competition with any perfon; who, being befriended by his intereft, would have probably carried his... | |
 | John Locke - 1823 - 588 pages
...; but at length he yielded to the representations of Mr. Locke, who could not prevail upon himself to hold an employment of that importance, without...of it more regularly. He formed and executed this design without mentioning a •word of it to any body whatsoever; thus avoiding, with a generosity... | |
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