An abridgment of The history of England, to the death of George ii1777 |
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... became truly formidable . From that time they continued , with unceafing ferocity , until the whole kingdom was reduced to a state of the most diftrefsful bondage . Though often repulfed , they always obtained their end , of spoiling ...
... became truly formidable . From that time they continued , with unceafing ferocity , until the whole kingdom was reduced to a state of the most diftrefsful bondage . Though often repulfed , they always obtained their end , of spoiling ...
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... became every day more the object of his father's fond affections ; and that per- haps , was the reason why his education was at firft neglected . He had attained the age of twelve , before he was made acquainted with the lowest elements ...
... became every day more the object of his father's fond affections ; and that per- haps , was the reason why his education was at firft neglected . He had attained the age of twelve , before he was made acquainted with the lowest elements ...
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... became a convert , with thirty of his nobles , and the king himfelf an- fwered for him at the font . Alfred had now attained the meridian of glory ; he poffeffed a greater extent of territory than had ever been enjoyed by any of his ...
... became a convert , with thirty of his nobles , and the king himfelf an- fwered for him at the font . Alfred had now attained the meridian of glory ; he poffeffed a greater extent of territory than had ever been enjoyed by any of his ...
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... became almost general ; and Dunftan put himself at the head of the party . The matecon- gents at last proceeded to open rebellion and having placed placed Edgar , the king's younger brother , a boy HISTORY OF ENGLAND . 21.
... became almost general ; and Dunftan put himself at the head of the party . The matecon- gents at last proceeded to open rebellion and having placed placed Edgar , the king's younger brother , a boy HISTORY OF ENGLAND . 21.
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... became defperately ena- moured of her himself . Such was the violence of his paffion , that , forgetting his master's intentions , he fo- licited only his own interefts , and demanded for him- felf the beautiful Elfrida , from her ...
... became defperately ena- moured of her himself . Such was the violence of his paffion , that , forgetting his master's intentions , he fo- licited only his own interefts , and demanded for him- felf the beautiful Elfrida , from her ...
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Seite 224 - 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.
Seite 183 - For the Queen! For the Queen! A plot is laid for my life!
Seite 178 - Dunkirk, in order to intercept the Duke of Parma. This was the preparation made by the English ; while all the protestant powers...
Seite 78 - ... was betrayed into Edward's hands, by sir John Monteith, his friend, whom he had made acquainted with the place of his concealment.
Seite 189 - I say, they will receive a terrible blow this parliament, and yet they shall not see who hurts them. This counsel is not to be contemned, because it may do you good, and can do you no harm : for the danger is past, as soon as you have burned the letter. And I hope God will give you the grace to make good use of it, unto whose holy protection I commend you*.
Seite 230 - For shame," said he to the parliament, "get you gone; give place to honester men; to those who will more faithfully discharge their trust. You are no longer a parliament : I tell you, you are no longer a parliament. The Lord has done with you : he has chosen other instruments for carrying on his work.
Seite 33 - The popular character of the prince, and a similarity of manners, engaged all the young nobility of Normandy and Maine, as well as of Anjou...
Seite 86 - Nottingham for the place of their residence ; it was strictly guarded, the gates locked every evening, and the keys carried to the queen. It was therefore agreed between the king and some of...
Seite 146 - ... them is unknown ; the chief evidence, it is said, amounted to no more than that Rochford had been seen to lean on her bed before some company.
Seite 41 - Henry entertained hopes for three days, that his son had put into some distant port of England ; but when certain intelligence of the calamity was brought him, he fainted away; and it was remarked, that he never after was seen to smile, nor ever recovered his wonted cheerfulness.