Female Biography: Or, Memoirs of Illustrious and Celebrated Women, of All Ages and Countries, Volumen4Richard Phillips, 1803 |
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... severely the consequences of their facility , it remained now but to choose be- tween liberty and death . While standing on a rising ground , her loose robes and long dishevelled hair floating in the wind , a spear in her hand , her ...
... severely the consequences of their facility , it remained now but to choose be- tween liberty and death . While standing on a rising ground , her loose robes and long dishevelled hair floating in the wind , a spear in her hand , her ...
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... severe , and unrelenting . A passion for a new object had vanquished , in the heart of a capricious despot , the small remains of tenderness for Anne , who was supplanted in the affections of her husband by Jane , daughter of sir John ...
... severe , and unrelenting . A passion for a new object had vanquished , in the heart of a capricious despot , the small remains of tenderness for Anne , who was supplanted in the affections of her husband by Jane , daughter of sir John ...
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... severe reproof . She also affirmed , that Smeton had been only twice in her chamber , both times to play on her harpsichord : yet , she acknowledged , that he had once had the presumption to tell her , ' that a look sufficed him . ' The ...
... severe reproof . She also affirmed , that Smeton had been only twice in her chamber , both times to play on her harpsichord : yet , she acknowledged , that he had once had the presumption to tell her , ' that a look sufficed him . ' The ...
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... the little Antoinette , on these occasions , took the part of her mother , and en- deavoured to soften her father , whose temper was harsh and severe , by her infant caresses . ་ C 5 ANTOINETTE BOURIGNON . 33 ANTOINETTE BOURIGNON. ...
... the little Antoinette , on these occasions , took the part of her mother , and en- deavoured to soften her father , whose temper was harsh and severe , by her infant caresses . ་ C 5 ANTOINETTE BOURIGNON . 33 ANTOINETTE BOURIGNON. ...
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... severe , by her infant caresses . ་ From these scenes , which made a strong impression upon her mind , she conceived an aversion to mar- riage . My God , grant that I may never marry ! ' was her daily prayer . Thus early disgusted with ...
... severe , by her infant caresses . ་ From these scenes , which made a strong impression upon her mind , she conceived an aversion to mar- riage . My God , grant that I may never marry ! ' was her daily prayer . Thus early disgusted with ...
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Página 17 - 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.
Página 19 - ... 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.
Página 18 - Boleyn ; with which name and place I could willingly have contented myself, if God and your grace's pleasure had been so pleased. Neither did I at any time so far forget myself in my exaltation, or received queenship, but that I always looked for such an alteration as...
Página 18 - I at any time so far forget myself in my exaltation or received queenship, but that I always looked for such an alteration as I now find : for the ground of my preferment being on no surer foundation than your grace's fancy, the least alteration I knew was fit and sufficient to draw that fancy to some other object.
Página 20 - 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 Ann Boleyn hath been pleasing in your ears, then let me obtain this request...
Página 22 - O Father ! O Creator ! thou who art the way, the truth, and the life, thou knowest that I have not deserved this fate;" and then turning to the judges, made the most pathetic declarations of her innocence.
Página 18 - Try me, good king, but let me have a lawful trial, and let not my sworn enemies sit as my accusers and judges; yea, let me receive an open trial, for my truth shall fear no open shame; then shall you see either mine innocence cleared, your suspicion and conscience satisfied, the Ignominy and slander of the world stopped, or my guilt openly declared.
Página 17 - 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. I no sooner received this message by him, than I rightly conceived your meaning; and if, as you say, confessing a truth, indeed, may procure my safety, I shall with all willingness and duty perform your command.
Página 61 - A Method of Devotion : or, Rules for holy and devout Living ; with Prayers on several Occasions, and Advices and Devotions for the Holy Sacrament.
Página 20 - 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 ; and I will so leave to trouble Your Grace any farther, with mine earnest prayers to the Trinity to have Your Grace in his good keeping, and to direct you in all your actions. From my doleful prison...