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" Hogue, with many particulars which passed in that glorious action, the knight, in the triumph of his heart, made several reflections on the greatness of the British nation: as, that one Englishman could beat three Frenchmen ; that we could never be in... "
The Sir Roger de Coverley Papers, from the Spectator - Page 224
by Joseph Addison - 1898 - 249 pages
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The Spectator, Volume 5

1726 - 332 pages
...never be in danger of Popery ib long ai we took care of our Fleets that the Thames wai the nobleft River in Europe \ that London- Bridge was a greater piece of Work, than any of the feven Wonder* of the World ; with many other honed Prejudices which naturally cleave to the Heart of...
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The Spectator, Volume 5

1739 - 312 pages
...as, that one Englijhman could beat three Frenchmen ; that we could never be in danger of Popery fo long as we took care of our Fleet ; that the Thames was the nobleft River in Europe ithzt London-Bridge was a greater piece of Work, than any of the feven Wonders...
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The works of ... Joseph Addison, collected by mr. Tickell, Volume 2

Joseph Addison - 1804 - 578 pages
...British nation ; as, that one Englishman could beat three Frenchmen ; that we could never be in danger of popery so long as we took care of our fleet ; that...his head twice or thrice, to take a survey of this great metropolis, bid me observe how thick the city was set with churches, and that there was scarce...
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The British Essayists, Volume 12

Alexander Chalmers - 1808 - 346 pages
...British nation ; as, that one Englishman could beat three Frenchmen; that we could never be in danger of popery so long as we took care of our fleet; that...Englishman. After some short pause, the old knight turning a1)out his head twice or thrice, to take a survey ot' this great metropolis, bid ine observe how thick...
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The Spectator, Volume 7

Alexander Chalmers - 1810 - 362 pages
...British nation ; as, that one Englishman could beat three Frenchmen ; that we could never be in danger of popery so long as we took care of our fleet ; that...than any of the seven wonders of the world ; with *" In the original publication in folio, it is printed Fox-hall. many other honest prejudices which...
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The British Essayists; with Prefaces, Historical and Biographical,: The ...

1810 - 350 pages
...British nation ; as, that one Englishman could beat three Frenchmen ; that we could never be in danger of popery so long as we took care of our fleet; that...than any of the seven wonders of the world ; with * In the original publication in folio, it is printed Fox-hallmany other honest prejudices which naturally...
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The Works of the Right Honourable Joseph Addison, Volume 4

Joseph Addison - 1811 - 514 pages
...British nation ; as, that one Englishman could beat three Frenchmen; that we could never be in danger of popery so long as we took care of our fleet ; that the Thames was the noblest river in Europe; that London-bridge was a greater piece of work than any of the seven wonders of the world; with many other...
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The British Essayists: Spectator

James Ferguson - 1819 - 342 pages
...British nation; as, thatone Englishman could beat three Frenchmen; that we could never be in danger of popery so long as we took care of our fleet: that...his head twice or thrice, to take a survey of this great metropolis, bid me observe how thick the city was set with churches, and that there was scarce...
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The British Essayists: Spectator

Lionel Thomas Berguer - 1823 - 322 pages
...British nation ; as, that one Englishman could beat three Frenchmen ; that we could never be in danger of popery so long as we took care of our fleet ; that...the Thames was the noblest river in Europe ; that London-bridge was a greater piece of work than any of the seven wonders of the world; with many other...
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The British Essayists: Spectator

Lionel Thomas Berguer - 1823 - 682 pages
...British nation ; as, that one Englishman could beat three Frenchmen ; that we could never be in danger of popery so long as we took care of our fleet ; that...the Thames was the noblest river in Europe ; that London-bridge was a greater piece of work than any of the seven wonders of the world; with many other...
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