The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Including a Journal of His Tour to the Hebrides, Volumen5J. Murray, 1835 |
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Página 19 - There is no arguing with Johnson; for if his pistol misses fire, he knocks you down with the butt end of it.