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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... nobles being invited soon after by Hengist to a grand banquet , the latter taking the advantage of their being over- come with wine , caused three hundred of them to be slain , and the king himself to be made captive . " " " Alas , poor ...
... nobles being invited soon after by Hengist to a grand banquet , the latter taking the advantage of their being over- come with wine , caused three hundred of them to be slain , and the king himself to be made captive . " " " Alas , poor ...
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... oaths of fidelity of the nobles and principals of the kingdom : that there should be no secret meetings at night , he commanded that in every town and village through- 2 out England a bell should be rung at 6 eight HISTORY OF ENGLAND . 63.
... oaths of fidelity of the nobles and principals of the kingdom : that there should be no secret meetings at night , he commanded that in every town and village through- 2 out England a bell should be rung at 6 eight HISTORY OF ENGLAND . 63.
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... avarice and that of his fol lowers by numberless confiscations , and humbling all whom he conceived had power or inclination to resist him . Thus all the ancient nobles of the kingdom were reduced to 64 HISTORY OF ENGLAND .
... avarice and that of his fol lowers by numberless confiscations , and humbling all whom he conceived had power or inclination to resist him . Thus all the ancient nobles of the kingdom were reduced to 64 HISTORY OF ENGLAND .
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... nobles of the kingdom were reduced to distress , and beggary , while the Normans revelled in their wealth , and possessed every place of trust and honour . " " Now indeed , papa , " said John , “ I quite dislike King William : all were ...
... nobles of the kingdom were reduced to distress , and beggary , while the Normans revelled in their wealth , and possessed every place of trust and honour . " " Now indeed , papa , " said John , “ I quite dislike King William : all were ...
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... nobles , confiscated their estates , and ba- nished them from his kingdom . " After this a new breach took place between the brothers , and King William made some great encroachments on his brother's dukedom . " At this period one of ...
... nobles , confiscated their estates , and ba- nished them from his kingdom . " After this a new breach took place between the brothers , and King William made some great encroachments on his brother's dukedom . " At this period one of ...
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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
Beliebte Passagen
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.