Waldie's Select Circulating Library, Volume 15Adam Waldie, 1841 - Literature |
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... Whitehall , attended only by Henry Rich , after- him before the council . When asked by the wards Earl of Holland , and Maxwell , a gentle- latter for what purpose he had collected so large man of the bedchamber , some servants happened ...
... Whitehall , attended only by Henry Rich , after- him before the council . When asked by the wards Earl of Holland , and Maxwell , a gentle- latter for what purpose he had collected so large man of the bedchamber , some servants happened ...
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... Whitehall to Westminster , these passages following were accounted somewhat remarkable : - First , That he spake often and lovingly to the people , standing thick and threefold on all sides to behold him . God bless ye ! God bless ye ...
... Whitehall to Westminster , these passages following were accounted somewhat remarkable : - First , That he spake often and lovingly to the people , standing thick and threefold on all sides to behold him . God bless ye ! God bless ye ...
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... Whitehall he had passed on . However , notwithstanding were used only as incentives for lust , therefore this rough reception , Lord Sinclair entertained the courtiers invited the citizens ' wives to those him kindly , and conducted him ...
... Whitehall he had passed on . However , notwithstanding were used only as incentives for lust , therefore this rough reception , Lord Sinclair entertained the courtiers invited the citizens ' wives to those him kindly , and conducted him ...
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... Whitehall , for the peaceful seclusion of Hampton Court and Greenwich.- Queen Anne died at Hampton Court on the first of March , 1619 , shortly after taking a last fare- well of her favourite son Prince Charles . derson says , " A ...
... Whitehall , for the peaceful seclusion of Hampton Court and Greenwich.- Queen Anne died at Hampton Court on the first of March , 1619 , shortly after taking a last fare- well of her favourite son Prince Charles . derson says , " A ...
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... Whitehall , and heard another sermon before the king , and after dinner , being ill , craves leave to retire to his own court , where instantly he fell into sudden sickness , faintings , and after that a shaking , with great heat and ...
... Whitehall , and heard another sermon before the king , and after dinner , being ill , craves leave to retire to his own court , where instantly he fell into sudden sickness , faintings , and after that a shaking , with great heat and ...
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Page 84 - For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us. 15 And all that sat in' the council, looking steadfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.
Page 119 - Her finger was so small, the ring Would not stay on, which they did bring, It was too wide a peck; And to say truth (for out it must) It looked like the great collar (.just) About our young colt's neck. Her feet beneath her petticoat, Like little mice, stole in and out, As if they feared the light.
Page 60 - In the first rank of these did Zimri stand: A man so various, that he seem'd to be Not one, but all Mankind's Epitome. Stiff in opinions, always in the wrong; Was everything by starts, and nothing long: But in the course of one revolving moon, Was chemist, fiddler, statesman, and buffoon: Then all for women, painting, rhyming, drinking; Besides ten thousand freaks that died in thinking.
Page 119 - Her lips were red; and one was thin Compared to that was next her chin, Some bee had stung it newly: But, Dick, her eyes so guard her face, I durst no more upon them gaze Than on the sun in July. Her mouth so small, when she does speak Thou'dst swear her teeth her words did break That they might passage get; But she so handled still the matter They came as good as ours, or better, And are not spent a whit.
Page 60 - Then all for women, painting, rhyming, drinking, Besides ten thousand freaks that died in thinking. Blest madman! who could every hour employ With something new to wish or to enjoy. Railing and praising were his usual themes; And both, to show his judgment, in extremes; So over violent, or over civil, That every man with him was god or devil.
Page 72 - He nothing common did or mean Upon that memorable scene, But with his keener eye The axe's edge did try; Nor called the gods, with vulgar spite, To vindicate his helpless right, But bowed his comely head Down, as upon a bed.
Page 119 - A Ballad upon a Wedding. I tell thee, Dick, where I have been, Where I the rarest things have seen ; Oh, things without compare ! Such sights again cannot be found In any place on English ground, Be it at wake or fair.
Page 119 - The side that's next the sun. Her lips were red; and one was thin Compared to that was next her chin (Some bee had stung it newly); But, Dick, her eyes so guard her face, I durst no more upon them gaze, Than on the sun in July.
Page 36 - I am persuaded, his power and interest, at that time, was greater to do good or hurt, than any man's in the kingdom, or than any man of his rank hath had in any time: for his reputation of honesty was universal, and his affections seemed so publicly guided, that no corrupt or private ends could bias them.
Page 8 - I am certain she was not joined with good works, and left the court in a staggering condition: Charity came to the King's feet, and seemed to cover the multitude of sins her sisters had committed; in some...