The life of William Wilberforce by his sons, 5; and Samuel Wilberforce in five volumes - Tapa blanda

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1838 Excerpt: ...and talked very pleasingly, full of benevolence, intelligence, and information--very kind to me--has got an Artillery cadetship for me for the son of poor Lieut. S., and with an affectionate spirit that quite warms me with gratitude and affection."40 Not unfrequently he fell in here with some friend or acquaintance of his early life. "I talked with Mr. Neville in the Pump-room, whom I liad met at Exton near fifty years ago: he 82 setat--an astonishing man." It was a striking sight to witness such recognitions, in which general courtesy unfolded itself gradually into a more intimate exchange of early recollections. The sunshine of his own old age was shed for the time at least over his companion; and day after day as his eye found with pleasure his recovered friend, he would join his side and delight him with his powers of conversation; watching all the time for every opening by which he could lead on their intercourse to higher subjects, and gild, if need was, the latter days of his companion with the peaceful hope in which he walked himself. His stay at Bath was closed by visits to Blaize Castle and to Barley Wood. "Nov. 29th. Reached it at a quarter-past four--saw our friend for about half an hour before dinner. dined with us. He was in the army when young; has since taken orders and 1 Diary. 1825. CHRISTMAS IN HIS FAMILY. 227 seems intent on acting consistently with his profession, though the interest he manifestly takes in military matters reminds one of an officer in clergymen's clothes. Some relations in the army bring him acquainted with military men and anecdotes. Nov. 30th. Sat with Hannah More about an hour and half, and she as animated as ever I knew her, quoting authors, naming people, &c.--off about one after praying wit...