Pictorial History of England: From the Invasion of Julius Cæsar to the Death of George II.Thomas, Cowperthwait & Company, 1849 - 484 Seiten |
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... appeared no way dejected at the amazing concourse of spectators that were gathered upon this occa- sion ; but casting his eyes on the splendours that surrounded him , " Alas ! " cried he , " how is it possible that a people possessed of ...
... appeared no way dejected at the amazing concourse of spectators that were gathered upon this occa- sion ; but casting his eyes on the splendours that surrounded him , " Alas ! " cried he , " how is it possible that a people possessed of ...
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... appeared in a chariot with her two daughters , and harangued her army with masculine in- trepidity ; but the irregular and undisciplined bravery of her troops was unable to resist the cool intrepidity of the Romans . They were routed ...
... appeared in a chariot with her two daughters , and harangued her army with masculine in- trepidity ; but the irregular and undisciplined bravery of her troops was unable to resist the cool intrepidity of the Romans . They were routed ...
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... appeared but objects of terror , and every hope was lost in despair . 8. The wisdom and virtues of one man alone were found sufficient to bring back happiness , security , and order ; and all the calamities of the times found redress ...
... appeared but objects of terror , and every hope was lost in despair . 8. The wisdom and virtues of one man alone were found sufficient to bring back happiness , security , and order ; and all the calamities of the times found redress ...
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... appeared to give him the least apprehensions , or excite an alarm . 14. In this state of prosperity and profound tranquillity , which lasted for twelve years , Alfred was diligently em- ployed in cultivating the arts of peace , and in ...
... appeared to give him the least apprehensions , or excite an alarm . 14. In this state of prosperity and profound tranquillity , which lasted for twelve years , Alfred was diligently em- ployed in cultivating the arts of peace , and in ...
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... appeared amazed how the world could talk so much and so unjustly of her charms . The king was satisfied , and no ... appearing before a king so susceptible of love , while she was so capable of inspiring that passion . But it was ...
... appeared amazed how the world could talk so much and so unjustly of her charms . The king was satisfied , and no ... appearing before a king so susceptible of love , while she was so capable of inspiring that passion . But it was ...
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Seite 256 - I have sought the Lord night and day, that He would rather slay me than put me upon the doing of this work.
Seite 417 - That the influence of the Crown has increased, is increasing, and ought to be diminished"?
Seite 216 - 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 256 - 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 250 - 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.
Seite 245 - ... sixty. This atrocious invasion of the parliamentary rights commonly passed by the name of Pride's Purge, and the remaining members were called the Rump. These soon voted that the transactions of the house a few days before were entirely illegal, and that their general's conduct was just and necessary. 10. A committee was appointed to bring...
Seite 216 - I have a care of your preservation. Therefore 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 will receive a terrible blow — this parliament, and yet they shall not see...
Seite 172 - ... had I but served God as diligently as I have served the king, he would not have given me over in my gray hairs.
Seite 235 - That they have traitorously endeavoured to subvert the fundamental laws and government of the kingdom of England, to deprive the King of his regal power, and to place in subjects an arbitrary and tyrannical power over the lives, liberties and estates of His Majesty's liege people.
Seite 172 - London, to appear as a criminal, where he had acted as a king. In his way he stayed a fortnight at the earl of Shrewsbury's ; where, one day, at dinner, he was -taken ill, not without violent suspicions of having poisoned himself. Being brought forward from thence, he with much difficulty reached Leicester-abbey; where the monks coming out to meet him, he said, " Father Abbot, I am come to lay my bones among you;" and immediately ordered his bed to be prepared.