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, Volume 1Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1818 - Great Britain |
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... resolved to throw off the yoke , and vindicate their natural freedom . The Romans thus sur- rounded by their foes , gradually recalled their forces from Britain , until at length their calamities at home made them entire- ly resign ...
... resolved to throw off the yoke , and vindicate their natural freedom . The Romans thus sur- rounded by their foes , gradually recalled their forces from Britain , until at length their calamities at home made them entire- ly resign ...
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... resolved to make the kingdom their own ; and for that purpose attack- ing the northern wall which the Romans had built to prevent their excursions , they succeeded in forcing a passage , and ra- vaged the whole country with impunity ...
... resolved to make the kingdom their own ; and for that purpose attack- ing the northern wall which the Romans had built to prevent their excursions , they succeeded in forcing a passage , and ra- vaged the whole country with impunity ...
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... resolved to attempt a permanent settlement ; and landing in the isle of Thanet , took up their abode . " In this place they kept their ground , notwithstanding King Ethelwolf , son of Egbert , gained a victory over them , in which ...
... resolved to attempt a permanent settlement ; and landing in the isle of Thanet , took up their abode . " In this place they kept their ground , notwithstanding King Ethelwolf , son of Egbert , gained a victory over them , in which ...
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... resolved to remain among them until some more happy moment , when he could bring relief . For this purpose , he dismissed his attendants , put on the disguise of a peasant , and took up his abode at the dwelling of a cow - herd in ...
... resolved to remain among them until some more happy moment , when he could bring relief . For this purpose , he dismissed his attendants , put on the disguise of a peasant , and took up his abode at the dwelling of a cow - herd in ...
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... resolved not to sur- render to such perfidious foes , determined to make the desperate effort of rushing through his numerous besiegers sword in hand ; his followers warmly entered into his measures , which on the first onset the Danes ...
... resolved not to sur- render to such perfidious foes , determined to make the desperate effort of rushing through his numerous besiegers sword in hand ; his followers warmly entered into his measures , which on the first onset the Danes ...
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Page 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...
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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...
Page 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...
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Page 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.
Page 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...
Page 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!
Page 208 - there is more joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, than over ninety and nine just persons that need no repentance.