[P. 149.] Rasselas, an Oriental tale, published in 1759.
abused Milton and patronised Lauder. See Boswell’s “Johnson,” I, 228-231.
[P. 150.] Boswell, James (1740-1795), made his literary reputation by his “Life of Johnson.”
the king of good fellows. Burns’s “Auld Rab Morris.”
inventory of all he said. Cf. Ben Jonson’s “Alchemist,” iii, 2: “And ta’en an inventory of what they are.”
Goldsmith asked. Boswell’s “Johnson,” II, 260.
If that fellow Burke. II, 450.
What, is it you. I, 250.
[P. 151.] with some unidead girls. I, 251.
Now, I think. II, 362.