Cameos from English History: Forty years of Stewart rule (1603-1643). 1887Macmillan, 1887 - Great Britain |
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... Roman Catholics . After all , the Scots were unwilling to part with their King ; feeling , perhaps , that , though their kingdom gained in dignity , yet , when their master was out of reach , and could no longer be bullied or kidnapped ...
... Roman Catholics . After all , the Scots were unwilling to part with their King ; feeling , perhaps , that , though their kingdom gained in dignity , yet , when their master was out of reach , and could no longer be bullied or kidnapped ...
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... Roman Catholics . After all , the Scots were unwilling to part with their King ; feeling , perhaps , that , though their kingdom gained in dignity , yet , when their master was out of reach , and could no longer be bullied or kidnapped ...
... Roman Catholics . After all , the Scots were unwilling to part with their King ; feeling , perhaps , that , though their kingdom gained in dignity , yet , when their master was out of reach , and could no longer be bullied or kidnapped ...
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... Roman Catholic priest , who had been made use of in some of the intrigues in Scotland , and expected more favour for his Church than James seemed disposed to show . On the other hand , the Puritans were discontented that the King showed ...
... Roman Catholic priest , who had been made use of in some of the intrigues in Scotland , and expected more favour for his Church than James seemed disposed to show . On the other hand , the Puritans were discontented that the King showed ...
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... Roman Catholics engaged in it , and beginning to come to the perception that such a combination could not thrive . Watson , on his side , wanted more aid from the Romanists , and therefore disclosed the scheme to a Jesuit named Gerard ...
... Roman Catholics engaged in it , and beginning to come to the perception that such a combination could not thrive . Watson , on his side , wanted more aid from the Romanists , and therefore disclosed the scheme to a Jesuit named Gerard ...
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... Roman Catholic , and though he talked with the minister sent him , it was chiefly in the way of civility , as he had strong hopes of a respite . Sir Benjamin Tichborne , Sheriff of Hampshire ( brother to the unfortunate Chidiocke ) ...
... Roman Catholic , and though he talked with the minister sent him , it was chiefly in the way of civility , as he had strong hopes of a respite . Sir Benjamin Tichborne , Sheriff of Hampshire ( brother to the unfortunate Chidiocke ) ...
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