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, Volumen1Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1818 |
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... Earl of Devonshire had retired with a small force . This brave nobleman , finding it impossible to support a siege , and resolved not to sur- render to such perfidious foes , determined to make the desperate effort of rushing through ...
... Earl of Devonshire had retired with a small force . This brave nobleman , finding it impossible to support a siege , and resolved not to sur- render to such perfidious foes , determined to make the desperate effort of rushing through ...
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... appointed a coiner . " In this prince's reign lived the fa- mous Guy Earl of Warwick , who in com- bat , it is said , slew Colbrand the Danish champion , at a place called Hide , near Winchester 44 HISTORY OF ENGLAND .
... appointed a coiner . " In this prince's reign lived the fa- mous Guy Earl of Warwick , who in com- bat , it is said , slew Colbrand the Danish champion , at a place called Hide , near Winchester 44 HISTORY OF ENGLAND .
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... Earl of Flanders . He also commanded all prisoners to be . released , and his treasure to be distri- buted to different churches . I have al- ready told you King William had several daughters ; he had also another son named Richard ...
... Earl of Flanders . He also commanded all prisoners to be . released , and his treasure to be distri- buted to different churches . I have al- ready told you King William had several daughters ; he had also another son named Richard ...
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... Earl of Poictiers and Guienne , who had also collected an immense multitude for the expedition . It was lent on the mortgage of his do- minions , and King William had prepared a fleet and army to take possession of the rich provinces ...
... Earl of Poictiers and Guienne , who had also collected an immense multitude for the expedition . It was lent on the mortgage of his do- minions , and King William had prepared a fleet and army to take possession of the rich provinces ...
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... Earl of Blois , laid a claim to the crown ; and hastening from Normandy to England , was made king 1135 , by one of those sudden revolutions that the bar- barity of the times could only account for . " In order to render himself popular ...
... Earl of Blois , laid a claim to the crown ; and hastening from Normandy to England , was made king 1135 , by one of those sudden revolutions that the bar- barity of the times could only account for . " In order to render himself popular ...
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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
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Página 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...
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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...
Página 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...
Página 303 - Systematic Education, or Elementary Instruction in the various departments of Literature and Science; with practical rules for studying each branch of useful knowledge.
Página 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.
Página 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...
Página 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!
Página 208 - there is more joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, than over ninety and nine just persons that need no repentance.