History of England, by Hume and Smollett; with a continuation by T.S. Hughes, Volumen31854 |
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... remained not in suspense ; but immediately without hesitation accepted of the magnificent present which was tendered him . He was come to the crisis of his fortune ; and being obliged suddenly to determine himself , amidst great ...
... remained not in suspense ; but immediately without hesitation accepted of the magnificent present which was tendered him . He was come to the crisis of his fortune ; and being obliged suddenly to determine himself , amidst great ...
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... remained another foun- dation of power somewhat resembling the right of conquest , namely , present possession ; and that this title , guarded by vigor and abilities , would be sufficient to secure perpetual possession of the throne ...
... remained another foun- dation of power somewhat resembling the right of conquest , namely , present possession ; and that this title , guarded by vigor and abilities , would be sufficient to secure perpetual possession of the throne ...
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... remained in tranquillity , or gave assistance to the royal army : the earl of Lincoln , therefore , who commanded the rebels , finding no hopes but in victory , was determined to bring the matter to a speedy decision ; and the king ...
... remained in tranquillity , or gave assistance to the royal army : the earl of Lincoln , therefore , who commanded the rebels , finding no hopes but in victory , was determined to bring the matter to a speedy decision ; and the king ...
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... remained , without any material alteration , for near three centuries ; and began to unite themselves into one extensive system of policy , which comprehended the chief powers of Christendom . Spain , which had hitherto been almost ...
... remained , without any material alteration , for near three centuries ; and began to unite themselves into one extensive system of policy , which comprehended the chief powers of Christendom . Spain , which had hitherto been almost ...
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... remained a year unknown to all the world . The war , which was then ready to break out between France and England , seemed to afford a proper opportunity for the discovery of this new phenomenon ; and Ireland , which still retained its ...
... remained a year unknown to all the world . The war , which was then ready to break out between France and England , seemed to afford a proper opportunity for the discovery of this new phenomenon ; and Ireland , which still retained its ...
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Página 436 - 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 436 - ... 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 437 - 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 442 - 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 436 - 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 386 - 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 436 - 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.