Hansford: A Tale of Bacon's Rebellion |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 49
Page 3
... fate of Thomas Hansford had been dif- ferent . This could not be but by a direct violation of history . Yet the lesson taught in this simple story , it is hoped , is not without its uses to humanity . Though 3 vice may triumph for a ...
... fate of Thomas Hansford had been dif- ferent . This could not be but by a direct violation of history . Yet the lesson taught in this simple story , it is hoped , is not without its uses to humanity . Though 3 vice may triumph for a ...
Page 22
... fate , I also trust that you have a strong heart , which would bear you through the trial . Come now , dry your tears , and let me hear you sing that old favorite of mine , written by poor Dick Lovelace . His Lucasta * must have been ...
... fate , I also trust that you have a strong heart , which would bear you through the trial . Come now , dry your tears , and let me hear you sing that old favorite of mine , written by poor Dick Lovelace . His Lucasta * must have been ...
Page 46
... fate was so intimately entwined with his own , and whose thread of life would be weakened when his had been sev- ered . Repelling such a thought as unworthy a brave man engaged in an honourable cause , he buckled on his sword and ...
... fate was so intimately entwined with his own , and whose thread of life would be weakened when his had been sev- ered . Repelling such a thought as unworthy a brave man engaged in an honourable cause , he buckled on his sword and ...
Page 54
... fate there they come , " and the old lady relapsed into her hysterics . " Mother , mother , remember your duty as a Christian- remember in whom you have put your trust , " said Virginia , earnestly . " Oh , yes , that's the way . Of ...
... fate there they come , " and the old lady relapsed into her hysterics . " Mother , mother , remember your duty as a Christian- remember in whom you have put your trust , " said Virginia , earnestly . " Oh , yes , that's the way . Of ...
Page 61
... fate of the besieging and besieged parties ; for all of her devotion to Virginia Temple could not make her entirely forget the fortunes of her brave brother . In a few moments , she saw that it was necessary to take some decisive step ...
... fate of the besieging and besieged parties ; for all of her devotion to Virginia Temple could not make her entirely forget the fortunes of her brave brother . In a few moments , she saw that it was necessary to take some decisive step ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
Accomac Alfred Bernard arms Arthur Hutchinson Ballard Berkenhead blood brave cause CHAPTER cheek chivalry Colonel Temple colony cried danger dark dear death duty eyes fair faith fate father fear feelings forest forgive freedom Giles ginia glory hand happy hear heard heart heaven honour hope Hutchinson Indians insurgents Jamestown justice king liberty lips look lover loyal loyalists loyalty Ludwell Major Hansford Mamalis Manteo mercy merry King mind Miss Temple mother Nathaniel Bacon never noble old Governor old lady once Pamunkeys passed peace poor Puritan rebel rebellion remember replied Bernard replied Hansford returned Bernard Roundheads savage scarcely silent Sir William Berkeley smile soldier soul speak Stuart street sweet sword tears tell Thomas Hansford thought tion traitor treason true trust unhappy vengeance Virginia Temple voice wigwam wild Windsor Hall woman words young girl Zounds
Popular passages
Page 10 - Heaven forming each on other to depend. A master, or a servant, or a friend, Bids each on other for assistance call, Till one man's weakness grows the strength of alL Wants, frailties, passions, closer still ally The common interest, or endear the tie.
Page 23 - Going to the Wars TELL me not, Sweet, I am unkind, That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast, and quiet mind, To war and arms I fly. True; a new mistress now I chase, The first foe in the field; And with a stronger faith embrace A sword, a horse, a shield. Yet this inconstancy is such, As you too shall adore; I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honour more.
Page 189 - But the poor dog, in life the firmest friend, The first to welcome, foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his master's own, Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonoured falls, unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he held on earth : While man, vain insect!
Page 100 - There was a sound of revelry by night, And Belgium's capital had gathered then Her Beauty and her Chivalry, and bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men ; A thousand hearts beat happily ; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes which spake again, And all went merry as a marriage bell...
Page 343 - When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.
Page 29 - That hath a mint of phrases in his brain : One, whom the music of his own vain tongue Doth ravish, like enchanting harmony...
Page 343 - Fear not! for I have redeemed thee. I have called thee by my name. Thou art MINE!
Page 145 - In forest, brake, or den, As beasts excel cold rocks and brambles rude ; Men, who their duties know, But know their rights, and, knowing, dare maintain, Prevent the long-aimed blow, And crush the tyrant while they rend the chain : These constitute a State, And sovereign Law, that State's collected will O'er thrones and globes elate, Sits Empress, crowning good, repressing ill.
Page 214 - But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
Page 346 - Since then at an uncertain hour, That agony returns ; And till my ghastly tale is told, This heart within me burns.