Who had seen a prospect that had been written?
Bishop Percy
Did he think it was any good?
yes
How did he describe it?
written with uncommon ability
Any other adjectives?
yes
Such as?
elegance
Can you still access it?
no
Was someone having financial issues?
yes
Who?
Goldsmith
An example of an issue?
impending debts
Any others?
yes
Such as?
expenses which were continually increasing
What was his next attempt?
a Dictionary of Arts and Sciences
Was it going to be small?
no
Would anyone help him?
yes
Such as?
Burke
In what way?
with an abstract of his Essay on the Sublime and Beautiful
Who else?
Sir Joshua Reynolds
Adding what?
an essay on painting
Would he hire an editor?
no
Why not?
he was to edit the whole