human
Warburton has the most general, most scholastic learning; Lowth is the more correct scholar. I do not know which of them calls names best. The King was pleased to say he was of the same opinion: adding,
gpt
You do not think then, Dr. Johnson, that there was much argument in the case? Johnson said he did not think there was.
human
Why, truly (said the King),
gpt
Why (said the King),
human
gpt
No, sir (answered Johnson),
human
But fearing to be misunderstood, he proceeded to explain himself; and immediately subjoined,
gpt
That for those who spoke worse of kings than they deserved, he could find no excuse; but that he could more easily conceive how some one might speak better of them than they deserved, without any ill intention: for as kings had much in their power to give, those who were favored by them would frequently, from gratitude, exaggerate their praises; and as this proceeded from a good motive, it was certainly excusable as far as error could be excusable.
human
Now (added Johnson),
gpt
human
Why (replied the King),
gpt
I now (said Johnson to his friends, when relating what had passed)