Hume and Smollett's Celebrated History of England, from Its First Settlement to the Year 1760D.F. Robinson, 1827 - 496 Seiten |
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... began to think seriously of re- ducing them under their dominion . Without seeking any justifiable reason of hostility , they sent over an army A. D. under the command of Plautius , an able general , who gained some victories , and made ...
... began to think seriously of re- ducing them under their dominion . Without seeking any justifiable reason of hostility , they sent over an army A. D. under the command of Plautius , an able general , who gained some victories , and made ...
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... began to wet his feet , he turned to his courtiers , and remarked to them , that every crea- ture in the universe is feeble and impotent , compared to that Almighty Being in whose hands are all the elements of nature , and who can say ...
... began to wet his feet , he turned to his courtiers , and remarked to them , that every crea- ture in the universe is feeble and impotent , compared to that Almighty Being in whose hands are all the elements of nature , and who can say ...
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... began to think of appointing a suc- cessor to his kingdom ; and , at length , he fixed his choice on his kinsman , William , duke of Normandy . This celebrated prince was natural son of Robert , duke of Normandy , by Harlotta , daughter ...
... began to think of appointing a suc- cessor to his kingdom ; and , at length , he fixed his choice on his kinsman , William , duke of Normandy . This celebrated prince was natural son of Robert , duke of Normandy , by Harlotta , daughter ...
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... began to retreat , when William hastened to their support with a select band . His presence restored the action ; and the English in their turn were obliged to retire . They rallied again , however , assisted by the advantage of HAROLD .
... began to retreat , when William hastened to their support with a select band . His presence restored the action ; and the English in their turn were obliged to retire . They rallied again , however , assisted by the advantage of HAROLD .
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... began to flatter themselves that they had changed only the succession of their sovereigns , and not the form of their government . But amidst this confidence and friendship which he expressed for the English , the king took care to ...
... began to flatter themselves that they had changed only the succession of their sovereigns , and not the form of their government . But amidst this confidence and friendship which he expressed for the English , the king took care to ...
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Seite 265 - I would advise you, as you tender your life, to devise some excuse to shift off your attendance at this parliament : for God and man have concurred to punish the wickedness of this time. And think not slightly of this advertisement, but retire yourself into your country, where you may expect the event in safety. For though there be no appearance of any stir, yet, I say, they shall receive a terrible blow this parliament, and yet they shall not see who hurts them.
Seite 261 - She answered with a faint voice, that as she had held a regal sceptre, she desired no other than a royal successor.
Seite 275 - King James was wont to be very earnest with the country gentlemen to go from London to their country houses. And sometimes he would say thus to them, " Gentlemen, at London you are like ships at sea, which show like nothing; but in your country villages you are like ships in a river, which look like great things.
Seite 137 - King-maker, had distinguished himself by his gallantry in the field, by the hospitality of his table, by the magnificence, and still more by the generosity of his expense, and by the spirited and bold manner which attended him in all his actions. The undesigning frankness and openness of his character rendered his conquest over men's affections the more certain and infallible : his presents were regarded as sure testimonies of esteem and friendship, and his professions as the overflowings of his...
Seite 317 - There is, sir, but one stage more, which though turbulent and troublesome, is yet a very short one. Consider, it will soon carry you a great way; it will carry you from earth to heaven; and there you shall find, to your great joy, the prize to which you hasten, a crown of glory." "I go," replied the king, "from a corruptible to an incorruptible crown; where no disturbance can have place.
Seite 60 - Richard, struck with the reasonableness of this reply, and humbled by the near approach of death, ordered Gourdon to be set at liberty, and a sum of money to be given him; but Marcadee, unknown to him, seized the unhappy man, flayed him alive, and then hanged him.
Seite 232 - It is not necessary to employ many words in drawing the character of this princess. She possessed few qualities either estimable or amiable ; and her person was as little engaging as her behaviour and address. Obstinacy, bigotry, violence, cruelty, malignity, revenge, tyranny ; every circumstance of her character took a tincture from her bad temper and narrow understanding. And amidst that complication of vices which entered into her composition, we shall scarcely find any virtue but...
Seite 316 - On the fourth, the judges having examined some witnesses, by whom it was proved that the king had appeared in arms against the forces commissioned by the Parliament ; they pronounced sentence against him.
Seite 231 - Christ was the word that spake it; He took the bread and brake it; And what the word did make it, That I believe, and take it.
Seite 370 - That King James II., having endeavoured to subvert the constitution of the kingdom, by breaking the original contract between king and people ; and by the advice of Jesuits and other wicked persons, having violated the fundamental laws and having withdrawn himself out of the kingdom, has abdicated the government, and that the throne is thereby vacant.