Among the rest, my learned brother, the democrat Sarsden, is to have a silk gown; Cromwell is to be attorney-general; and, between ourselves, they have offered me a judgeship.
"Paul Clifford, Volume 3."
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
"And now, my dear friend," said Brandon, "I will tell you frankly why I come so early; I am required to give a hasty answer to the proposal I have received, namely, of the judgeship.
"Paul Clifford, Volume 3."
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
"Nay, now, let us be serious, and talk of the judgeship," said Brandon, affecting to treat the proposal as a joke.
"Paul Clifford, Volume 3."
Edward Bulwer-Lytton