The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. 5 vols. [in 9. The plates are dated 1797 to 1806]. |
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... Monarch of Henry . began to excite jealousy in Henry ; and his rapid progress , though in so distant a country , was not regarded without apprehensions by the English ministry . Italy was , during that age , the seat of religion , of ...
... Monarch of Henry . began to excite jealousy in Henry ; and his rapid progress , though in so distant a country , was not regarded without apprehensions by the English ministry . Italy was , during that age , the seat of religion , of ...
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... monarch . m MAXIMILIAN the Emperor was ready to embrace every overture for a new enterprise ; especially if at- tended with an offer of money , of which he was very greedy , very prodigal , and very indigent . Richard Pace , formerly ...
... monarch . m MAXIMILIAN the Emperor was ready to embrace every overture for a new enterprise ; especially if at- tended with an offer of money , of which he was very greedy , very prodigal , and very indigent . Richard Pace , formerly ...
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... monarch . Charles , Prince of Spain , sovereign of the Low Countries , desired nothing but peace with Francis , who had it so much in their power , if pro- voked , to obstruct his peaceable accession to that rich inheritance which was ...
... monarch . Charles , Prince of Spain , sovereign of the Low Countries , desired nothing but peace with Francis , who had it so much in their power , if pro- voked , to obstruct his peaceable accession to that rich inheritance which was ...
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... monarch ; and he was thenceforth observed to express himself on all occasions in favour of the French alliance . The more to engage him in his interests , Francis entered into such confidence with him , that he asked his advice even in ...
... monarch ; and he was thenceforth observed to express himself on all occasions in favour of the French alliance . The more to engage him in his interests , Francis entered into such confidence with him , that he asked his advice even in ...
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... Monarch having succeeded so well in this negotiation , began to enlarge his views , and to hope for more considerable advantages , by prac- 9 Mémoires du Bellai , lib . i . 1518 . tising on the vanity and self - conceit tising 14 ...
... Monarch having succeeded so well in this negotiation , began to enlarge his views , and to hope for more considerable advantages , by prac- 9 Mémoires du Bellai , lib . i . 1518 . tising on the vanity and self - conceit tising 14 ...
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Page 455 - Try me, good king, but let me have a lawful trial, and let not my sworn enemies sit as my accusers and judges ; yea, let me receive an open trial, for my truth shall fear no open shame...
Page 454 - But let not your grace ever imagine, that your poor wife will ever be brought to acknowledge a fault where not so much as a thought thereof preceded.
Page 443 - Christ was the word that spake it ; He took the bread, and brake it ; And what the word did make it, That I believe, and take it...
Page 414 - Be of good cheer, brother," cried he, " we shall this day kindle such a torch in England, as I trust in God shall never be extinguished.
Page 105 - ... had I but served God as diligently as I have served the king, he would not have given me over in my grey hairs.
Page 454 - ... of mine enemies, withdraw your princely favour from me ; neither let that stain, that unworthy stain, of a disloyal heart towards your good grace, ever cast so foul a blot on your most dutiful wife, and the infant princess your daughter.
Page 455 - God or you may determine of me, your Grace may be freed from an open censure, and mine offence being so lawfully proved, your Grace is at liberty, both before God and man, not only to execute worthy punishment on me, as an unlawful wife, but to follow your affection, already settled on that party...
Page 455 - Boleyn hath been pleasing in your ears, then let me obtain this request, and I will so leave to trouble your grace any further, with mine earnest prayers to the Trinity to have your grace in his good keeping, and to direct you in all your actions.
Page 274 - A proclamation was issued, that women should not meet together to babble and talk, and that all men should keep their wives in their houses.
Page 455 - ... usage of me, at his general judgment-seat, where both you and myself must shortly appear, and in whose judgment, I doubt not, (whatsoever the world may think of me,) mine innocence shall be openly known and sufficiently cleared.