Events to be remembered in the history of EnglandLockwood & Company, 1875 - 348 páginas |
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... gold . When the duke had taken his seat in the chair of state , holding a drawn sword in his hand , crowned with a circlet of gems , and surrounded by the crowd of Norman chiefs , amongst whom was the Saxon , two little caskets for ...
... gold . When the duke had taken his seat in the chair of state , holding a drawn sword in his hand , crowned with a circlet of gems , and surrounded by the crowd of Norman chiefs , amongst whom was the Saxon , two little caskets for ...
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... gold . But the duke refused harshly , saying that the man who had belied his faith and his religion should have no sepulture but the sands of the shore . He , however , eventually became milder , if we may believe an old tradition on ...
... gold . But the duke refused harshly , saying that the man who had belied his faith and his religion should have no sepulture but the sands of the shore . He , however , eventually became milder , if we may believe an old tradition on ...
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... gold , a large gold ring , and a chalice of silver . On the spot where William fell in the forest is a stone ( in an iron case ) with an inscription recording the event ; and in Lyndhurst Hall is preserved a stirrup which tradition ...
... gold , a large gold ring , and a chalice of silver . On the spot where William fell in the forest is a stone ( in an iron case ) with an inscription recording the event ; and in Lyndhurst Hall is preserved a stirrup which tradition ...
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... gold or silver chains tied to the knee . The ecclesiastics took exception to the long toe , which they said was an impious attempt to parody the scripture , where it is affirmed that no man can add a cubit to his stature ; and they de ...
... gold or silver chains tied to the knee . The ecclesiastics took exception to the long toe , which they said was an impious attempt to parody the scripture , where it is affirmed that no man can add a cubit to his stature ; and they de ...
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... gold , addressed him thus- " Etienne , son of Erard , my father all his life served thy father by sea . It was he who steered the vessel in which thy father embarked for the conquest of England . My lord the king , I supplicate thee to ...
... gold , addressed him thus- " Etienne , son of Erard , my father all his life served thy father by sea . It was he who steered the vessel in which thy father embarked for the conquest of England . My lord the king , I supplicate thee to ...
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Abbey afterwards Anne Boleyn arms army attended barons battle battle of Worcester Bishop blood body British brought buried Calais called Canterbury Captain Hardy castle Charles CHRONICLE church command countess courage court Cromwell crown daughter death declared died Duke Duke of York Earl Edward Edward IV Elizabeth enemy English execution father favour fell fire French gave gold hand head heart Henry Henry VIII honour horse Hume hundred James John June King of France king's kingdom Kings of England knights Lady land Lingard lived London Lord lordship majesty March marriage murder never noble opened palace parliament passed PERSON AND CHARACTER Prince of Wales Princess prisoner queen Rapin reign replied returned Richard Rouen royal Saladin says Scotland sent ships side soldiers soon sovereign sword thousand throne tion took Tower victory Wat Tyler Westminster Westminster Abbey William wounded
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Página 217 - EVEN such is time, that takes in trust Our youth, our joys, our all we have, And pays us but with earth and dust; Who, in the dark and silent grave, When we have wandered all our ways, Shuts up the story of our days; But from this earth, this grave, this dust, My God shall raise me up, I trust!
Página 203 - I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die amongst you all, to lay down for my God, and for my kingdom, and for my people, my honour and my blood, even in the dust.
Página 289 - ... to overrun them with the mercenary sons of rapine and plunder, devoting them and their possessions to the rapacity of hireling cruelty ! If I were an American, as I am an Englishman, while a foreign troop was landed in my country, I never would lay down my arms — never — never — -never.
Página 203 - My loving people, we have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety, to take heed how we commit ourselves to armed multitudes, for fear of treachery. But I assure you, I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people.
Página 295 - Take care of my dear Lady Hamilton, Hardy; take care of poor Lady Hamilton. Kiss me, Hardy," said he. Hardy knelt down and kissed his cheek, and Nelson said: "Now I am satisfied. Thank God, I have done my duty!
Página 238 - This was also his birth-day, and with a triumph of above 20,000 horse and foot, brandishing their swords, and shouting with inexpressible joy ; the ways strewed with flowers, the bells ringing, the streets hung with tapestry, fountains running with wine ; the Mayor, Aldermen, and all the Companies, in their liveries, chains of gold, and banners ; Lords and Nobles, clad in cloth of silver, gold, and velvet ; the windows and balconies, all set with ladies ; trumpets, music, and myriads of people flocking,...
Página 290 - I conjure them to join in the holy work, and vindicate the religion of their God. I appeal to the wisdom and the law of this learned bench, to defend and support the justice of their country.
Página 290 - That God and nature have put into our hands !" What ideas of God and nature that noble Lord may entertain, I know not; but I know that such detestable principles are equally abhorrent to religion and humanity. What! to attribute the sacred sanction of God and nature...
Página 289 - to use all the means which God and Nature have put into our hands." I am astonished, I am shocked, to hear such principles confessed ; to hear them avowed in this House, or in this country ! My lords, I did not intend to encroach so much upon your attention, but I cannot repress my indignation.
Página 204 - I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too...