 As for nobility in particular persons, it is a reverend thing to see an ancient castle or building not in decay, or to see a fair timber tree sound and perfect. How much more to behold an ancient noble family, which hath stood against the waves and weathers...  The Lives of Eminent Philadelphians, Now Deceased - Page 736by Henry Simpson - 1859 - 993 pagesFull view - About this book
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...is," says Lord Bacon, " a reverend thing to see an ancient castle or building not in decay, or to see a fair timber tree sound and perfect ; how much more to behold an ancient family which hath stood against the waves and weathers of time ! " Soon after the almost total destruction... | |
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