The History of England: Related in Familiar Conversations, by a Father to His Children: Interspersed with Moral and Instructive Remarks and Observations on the Most Leading and Interesting Subjects. Designed for the Perusal of Youth, Band 1Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1818 |
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... naturally prevail . The Britons also were but just emerging from barbarism on the settlement of the Saxons , and most probably readily relapsed into an error , so recently renounced . " Among other idols they worshipped Jupiter , whom ...
... naturally prevail . The Britons also were but just emerging from barbarism on the settlement of the Saxons , and most probably readily relapsed into an error , so recently renounced . " Among other idols they worshipped Jupiter , whom ...
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... naturally interested for brave men , " answered Mr. Wilmot . " That eventful day made many widows and or- phans , as it is said that not less than six : thousand and thirteen of the Normans were slain , and of the English a far greater ...
... naturally interested for brave men , " answered Mr. Wilmot . " That eventful day made many widows and or- phans , as it is said that not less than six : thousand and thirteen of the Normans were slain , and of the English a far greater ...
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... naturally let his adhe- rents have some share in what he gains , to secure their fidelity . " But to continue : Among other op- pressions of King William , either from a love of hunting , or in order to levy sums of money , he inflicted ...
... naturally let his adhe- rents have some share in what he gains , to secure their fidelity . " But to continue : Among other op- pressions of King William , either from a love of hunting , or in order to levy sums of money , he inflicted ...
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... naturally brave and ambitious of glory it also suited his situation , for he was poor , and harassed with insurrec- tions ; and what perhaps more than all induced him E 3 HISTORY OF ENGLAND . 77 "At this period one of the most mate- ...
... naturally brave and ambitious of glory it also suited his situation , for he was poor , and harassed with insurrec- tions ; and what perhaps more than all induced him E 3 HISTORY OF ENGLAND . 77 "At this period one of the most mate- ...
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... naturally expect . " The fate of Matilda also affords a proper lesson for pride ; for with the par- tiality of the nobles , and the public voice in her favour , she lost the crown from her arrogance and ill - timed haughtiness ; I know ...
... naturally expect . " The fate of Matilda also affords a proper lesson for pride ; for with the par- tiality of the nobles , and the public voice in her favour , she lost the crown from her arrogance and ill - timed haughtiness ; I know ...
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afterwards Alfred Anne Boleyn answered appeared army barons battle Becket Black Prince Britons brother called Cassibelanus castle caused church command conduct continue CONVERSATION courage crown cruel Danes danger daughter Dear papa death died disgraced doubtless dreadful Duke of Clarence Duke of Normandy Duke of York Earl of Richmond Earl of Warwick Edward endeavour enemy England English father favour fear force gained gave Gavestone Gloucester happiness head Henry's honour house of York interrupted John King Henry King of France king's kingdom Lancaster land Leicester length live London Margaret Matilda ment mercy nobles Normandy Normans obliged parliament party peace person pope possessed Price prisoner punishment queen reign render replied Charles resolved revenge Richard RICHMAL MANGNALL Romans Saxons Scotland Scots seized sent shewed slain soon sorry succeeded thousand throne tion took valour victory Wales Wat Tyler weak wicked wife William Wilmot young
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Seite 296 - But if you have already determined of me, and that not only my death, but an infamous slander must bring you the enjoying of your desired happiness; then I desire of God, that he will pardon your great sin therein, and likewise mine enemies, the instruments thereof; and that he will not call you to a strict account for your unprincely and cruel usage of me, at his general...
Seite 301 - The Family Shakspeare ; in which nothing is added to the Original Text ; but those words and expressions are omitted which cannot with propriety be read aloud. By T. BOWDLEB, Esq. FRS New Edition, in Volumes for the Pocket ; with 36 Wood Engravings, from Designs by Smirke, Howard, and other Artists.
Seite 296 - ... for whose sake I am now as I am, whose name I could some good while since have pointed unto your grace, being not ignorant of my suspicion therein.
Seite 295 - You have chosen me, from a low estate, to be your Queen and companion, far beyond my desert or desire. If then you found me worthy of such honour, good your Grace let not any light fancy, or bad counsel of mine enemies, withdraw...
Seite 294 - Boleyn; with which name and place I could willingly have contented myself, if God and your grace's pleasure had been so pleased. Neither did I at any time so...
Seite 303 - Systematic Education, or Elementary Instruction in the various departments of Literature and Science; with practical rules for studying each branch of useful knowledge.
Seite 294 - Your Grace's displeasure, and my imprisonment, are things so strange unto me, as what to write, or what to excuse, I am altogether ignorant. Whereas you send unto me (willing me to confess a truth, and so obtain your favour) by such an one, whom you know to be mine ancient professed enemy; I no sooner received this message by him than I rightly conceived your meaning; and if, as you say, confessing a truth, indeed may procure my safety, I shall with all willingness and duty perform your command.
Seite 296 - My last and only request shall be, That myself may only bear the burthen of your Grace's displeasure, and that it may not touch the innocent souls of those poor Gentlemen who (as I understand) are likewise in strait imprisonment for my sake. If ever I have found favour in your sight, if ever the name of Anne Boleyn hath been pleasing in your ears, then let me obtain this request...
Seite 195 - You would have thought the very windows spake, So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes UpQn his visage, and that all the walls, With painted imagery, had said at once, — "Jesu preserve thee! welcome, Bolingbroke!
Seite 208 - there is more joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, than over ninety and nine just persons that need no repentance.