[The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, Vol. X. by Jonathan Swift]@TWC D-Link bookThe Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, Vol. X. BOOK II 19/72
_Burnet._ [Sir John Cunningham] was not only very learned in the civil and canon law ...
[but] was above all, a man of eminent probity, and of a sweet temper, and indeed one of the _piousest_ men of the nation .-- _Swift._ Is that Scotch? P.242.
_Burnet._ When the peace of Breda was concluded, the King wrote to the Scottish council, and communicated _that_ to them; and with _that_ signified, _that_ it was his pleasure _that_ the army should be disbanded .-- _Swift._ Four _thats_ in one line. P.243.
_Burnet._ [Archbishop Burnet] saw Episcopacy was to be pulled down, and ...
writ upon these matters a long and sorrowful letter to Sheldon: And upon that Sheldon writ a very long one to Sir R.Murray; which I read, and found more temper and moderation in it than I could have expected from him .-- _Swift._ Sheldon was a very great and excellent man. P.245.
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