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A great memory, and always knew those he once saw. Very indefatigable in his travels backwards and forwards to Normandy, &c. of most endless desires to increase his dominions. Caetera desiderantur. JOHN MACKY, the author of the "Characters," was, for many years, in the employ of the English government, as an agent for obtaining information as to the movements of the French.
Jonquil received her at the door with a sad countenance; and Macky, as she came forward to welcome the little gentlemen, betrayed that her temper had been tried even to tears not very long before. Jonquil did not wait to be inquired of respecting his master, but immediately began to say, in reply to his young lady's look of troubled amazement, "The squire, miss, has gone on a journey.
The present gentleman was much esteemed, when Lord Ruthen; was always very moderate, has good sense, and a good estate; which, with his quality, must make him always bear a considerable figure in the nation. Swift. He seems a good-natured man, but of very little consequence. Macky. A fine gentleman, has both wit and learning. Swift. I never observed a grain of either. Macky.
An honest good-natured gentleman, and hath much distinguished himself as a soldier. Macky. He is a man of honour,... and pleases the Dutch. Macky.
Is a good companion in conversation; agreeable amongst the ladies; serves the Queen very assiduously in council; makes a considerable figure in the House of Commons; by his prudent administration, obliges everybody in the exchequer; and in time may prove a great man. Swift. He had some very scurvy qualities, particularly avarice. Macky.
"The more need, then, that some one else should care for you," replied Mr. John Short. Inquirers daily besieged Abbotsmead for news of the squire. Mr. Laurence Fairfax came over, and Mr. John Short stayed on, expecting his opportunity, while slowly the old man recovered up to a certain point. But his constitution was permanently weakened and his speech indistinct. Jonquil, Macky, and Mrs.
Ambitious, covetous, cunning Scot; has no principle, but his own interest and greatness. A true Scot in his whole conduct. Macky. Representative of the ancient and noble family of Graham; great-grandson to that famous Montrose, who was hanged and quartered for Charles I.; and grandson, by the mother, to the Duke of Rothes.
Of very little sense; but formal, and well stocked with the low kind of lowest politics. Macky. He is of a good understanding, and very capable to be in the ministry; a well-bred gentleman, and an agreeable companion. Swift. A very moderate degree of understanding. Macky. A sweet disposed gentleman; he joined King William at the Revolution, and is a zealous assertor of the liberties of the people.
He affects much the gentleman in his dress, and the minister in his conversation: Is very lofty, yet courteous, when he knows his people; much envied by his fellow merchants. Swift. He seemed to be a very good-natured man. Macky.
On the Queen's accession to the throne, he was continued in his office, is very well at court with the ministry, and is an entire creature of my Lord Jersey's, whom he supports by his advice. Is one of the best poets in England, but very factious in conversation; a thin hollow-looked man, turned of 40 years old. Swift. This is near the truth. Macky.
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