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... ment at home , supply but meagre materials to the historian . It is not , therefore , too much to ex- pect , that , in the private history of the individual , in the manners of the time , and the intrigues of 1-41 . 1 for the absence of ...
... ment at home , supply but meagre materials to the historian . It is not , therefore , too much to ex- pect , that , in the private history of the individual , in the manners of the time , and the intrigues of 1-41 . 1 for the absence of ...
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... ment . Soon after this , the Earl of Gowrie , who really seems to have been completely ignorant of what was going forward , rushed into the apart ment in which James had been placed by Sir Thomas Erskine , accompanied by three or four ...
... ment . Soon after this , the Earl of Gowrie , who really seems to have been completely ignorant of what was going forward , rushed into the apart ment in which James had been placed by Sir Thomas Erskine , accompanied by three or four ...
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... ment at court ; more of which matter when I come home to my dwelling , and talk of these af- fairs in a corner . I must press to silence hereon , as otherwise all is undone . I did forget to tell that his majesty much asked concerning ...
... ment at court ; more of which matter when I come home to my dwelling , and talk of these af- fairs in a corner . I must press to silence hereon , as otherwise all is undone . I did forget to tell that his majesty much asked concerning ...
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... ment is corroborated by another letter from Sir Dudley Carleton to Sir Thomas Parry , in which the writer observes , " The queen lieth this night at Sir John Fortescue's , where the king meets her . She giveth great contentment to the ...
... ment is corroborated by another letter from Sir Dudley Carleton to Sir Thomas Parry , in which the writer observes , " The queen lieth this night at Sir John Fortescue's , where the king meets her . She giveth great contentment to the ...
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... ment of affairs , and especially the Earl of Salis- bury , who appears to be greatly apprehensive of the prince's ascendant ; as the prince on the other hand , shows little esteem for his lordship . " - Henry excelled in dancing , but ...
... ment of affairs , and especially the Earl of Salis- bury , who appears to be greatly apprehensive of the prince's ascendant ; as the prince on the other hand , shows little esteem for his lordship . " - Henry excelled in dancing , but ...
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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...