He never said a word to me on the subject.

Nor did I ever say either to him, or to anyone else, a single syllable to that effect.

At all events I shall not make Brougham's speech my text.
We have had quite enough of puffing and flattering each other in the Review.

It is a vile taste for men united in one literary undertaking to exchange their favours.
I have a plan of which I wish to know your opinion.

In ten days, or thereabouts, I set off for France, where I hope to pass six weeks.