An History of England, in a Series of Letters from a Nobleman to His SonW. Osborne and T. Griffin, 1792 |
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Página 182 - The prince was his moft formidable rival ; a prince revered by the whole nation, for his humanity, benevolence, and candour. Thefe -were only private virtues ; but thefe were all he had then a liberty of exercifing. The minifter's firft attempt was, to endeavour taking him from the party ; a meffage therefore was carried to his royal highnefs by the bifhop of Oxford, importing, that, if the prince would write a letter to the king, he and all his counfellors fhould be taken into favour, fifty thoufand...
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Página 64 - London, were refolved to avail themfelves of his friendfhip, in order to be reinftated in their former authority ; and fent him a private commiffion, appointing him commander in chief of all the forces in England, Scotland, and Ireland. He now therefore refolved to march towards London, and upon his approach the officers who had depofed the parliament found themfelves almoftdeferted, and at length compelled torefign the authority they had ufurped.
Página 126 - From the landing place he walked to his house in the park, accompanied by a great number of the nobility, and other persons of distinction, who had the honour to kiss his hand as they approached.
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