Name: The Remarkable History of Sir Thomas Upmore, Bart., M.P., Known as Tommy Upmore
Author: R. D. Blackmore
ISBN: 9781298781932

The Remarkable History of Sir Thomas Upmore, Bart., M.P., Known as Tommy Upmore

By R. D. Blackmore 8 Jul, 2021

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Excerpt.. When Sir Thomas Upmore came, and asked me to write a short account of his strange adventures, I declined that honour; partly because I had never seen any of his memorable exploits. Perhaps that matters little, while his history so flouri ... Read more

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When Sir Thomas Upmore came, and asked me to write a short account of his strange adventures, I declined that honour; partly because I had never seen any of his memorable exploits. Perhaps that matters little, while his history so flourishes, by reason of being more creditable, as well as far more credible, than that of England, for the last few years.

Still, in such a case, the man who did the thing is the one to tell it. And his veracity has now become a proverb.

My refusal seemed to pain Sir Thomas, because he is so bashful; and no one can see him pained, without grieving for his own sake also, and trying to feel himself in the wrong.

This compelled me to find other arguments; which I did as follows:—

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