History of England, by Hume and Smollett; with a continuation by T.S. Hughes, Volumen31854 |
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... less sincere and hearty . Besides that a young and victorious prince , on his accession , was naturally the object of popularity ; the nation promised themselves great felicity from the new scene which opened before them . During the ...
... less sincere and hearty . Besides that a young and victorious prince , on his accession , was naturally the object of popularity ; the nation promised themselves great felicity from the new scene which opened before them . During the ...
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... less than twenty - four hours the patient commonly died or recovered ; but when the pestilence had exerted its fury for a few weeks , it was observed , either from alterations in the air , or from a more proper regimen which had been ...
... less than twenty - four hours the patient commonly died or recovered ; but when the pestilence had exerted its fury for a few weeks , it was observed , either from alterations in the air , or from a more proper regimen which had been ...
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... less sincere and hearty . Besides th and victorious prince , on his accession , was na object of popularity ; the nation promised them felicity from the new scene which opened During the course of near a whole century , the been laid ...
... less sincere and hearty . Besides th and victorious prince , on his accession , was na object of popularity ; the nation promised them felicity from the new scene which opened During the course of near a whole century , the been laid ...
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... less exceptionable nature . He ordered that Warwick should be taken from the Tower , be led in procession through the streets of Lon- don , be conducted to St. Pauls , and there exposed to the view of the whole people . He even gave ...
... less exceptionable nature . He ordered that Warwick should be taken from the Tower , be led in procession through the streets of Lon- don , be conducted to St. Pauls , and there exposed to the view of the whole people . He even gave ...
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... less general satisfaction , he changed the plan of his imposture , and made Simnel personate that unfortunate prince.15 Though the youth was qualified by nature for the part which he was instructed to act ; yet was it remarked , that he ...
... less general satisfaction , he changed the plan of his imposture , and made Simnel personate that unfortunate prince.15 Though the youth was qualified by nature for the part which he was instructed to act ; yet was it remarked , that he ...
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Página 430 - 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. And, to speak a truth, never prince had wife more loyal in all duty, and in all true affection, than you have ever found in Anne Boleyn...
Página 430 - ... for whose sake I am now as I am, whose name I could some good while since have pointed unto, your grace not being ignorant of my suspicion therein. " 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...
Página 431 - My last and only request shall be, that myself may only bear the burden 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...
Página 57 - The king started a little, and said, "By my faith, my lord, I thank you for your good cheer, but I must not allow my laws to be broken in my sight. My attorney must speak with you.
Página 172 - ... had I but served God as diligently as I have served the king, he would not have given me over in my grey hairs.
Página 434 - There .ire old men yet dwelling in the village where I remain, which have noted three things to be marvellously altered in England within their sound remembrance. One is, the multitude of chimneys lately erected ; whereas, in their young days, there were not above two or three...
Página 430 - 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...
Página 379 - The purport of them was, that human justice was against his body, but divine mercy would be favourable to his soul ; that if her fault deserved punishment, her youth at least, and her imprudence were worthy of excuse ; and that God and posterity, she trusted, would show her favour.
Página 430 - 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...
Página 214 - ... for her advancement : from a private gentlewoman, she said, he had first made her a marchioness, then a queen; and now, since he could raise her no higher in this world, he was sending her to be a saint in heaven. She then renewed the protestations of her innocence, and recommended her daughter to his care. Before the lieutenant of the Tower, and all who approached her, she made the like declarations ; and continued to behave herself with her usual serenity, and even with cheerfulness.