Life of Sir Walter Raleigh: Founded on Authentic and Original Documents, Some of Them Never Before Published: Including a View of the Most Important Transations in the Reigns of Elizabeth and James I ... |
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... means em- ployed to rid himself of an enemy ; and whilst , to shame the coldness and parsimony of Cecil , he acted as a muni- ficent patron of the sciences and learning , he scrupled not to deal with astrologers , wizards , and ...
... means em- ployed to rid himself of an enemy ; and whilst , to shame the coldness and parsimony of Cecil , he acted as a muni- ficent patron of the sciences and learning , he scrupled not to deal with astrologers , wizards , and ...
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... means their canoes were admirably made , and large enough to hold twenty men . When they wished to con- struct one , they either burnt down a large tree , or selected such as had been blown down by the wind , and laying a coat of gum ...
... means their canoes were admirably made , and large enough to hold twenty men . When they wished to con- struct one , they either burnt down a large tree , or selected such as had been blown down by the wind , and laying a coat of gum ...
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... means the use thereof not only preserveth the body from obstructions , but also ( if any be , so that they have not been of too long continuance ) , in short time breaketh them : whereby their bodies are notably preserved in health ...
... means the use thereof not only preserveth the body from obstructions , but also ( if any be , so that they have not been of too long continuance ) , in short time breaketh them : whereby their bodies are notably preserved in health ...
Page 63
... means : and the queen , that hath tried all other ways , now will see whether she can by these hard courses drive me to be friends with Raleigh ; which rather shall drive me to many other extremities . If you come hither by twelve of ...
... means : and the queen , that hath tried all other ways , now will see whether she can by these hard courses drive me to be friends with Raleigh ; which rather shall drive me to many other extremities . If you come hither by twelve of ...
Page 71
... means of opposing the power of Spain ; he was acquainted , better perhaps than any man in England , with the strength and resources of that kingdom ; he was an excellent soldier , and intimately conversant with naval subjects ; whilst ...
... means of opposing the power of Spain ; he was acquainted , better perhaps than any man in England , with the strength and resources of that kingdom ; he was an excellent soldier , and intimately conversant with naval subjects ; whilst ...
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Page 256 - Give me my scallop-shell of quiet, My staff of faith to walk upon. My scrip of joy, immortal diet, My bottle of salvation, My gown of glory, hope's true gage; And thus I'll take my pilgrimage.
Page 70 - 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.
Page 70 - 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 honor and my blood, even in the dust.
Page 191 - Go, let the diving negro seek For gems, hid in some forlorn creek : We all pearls scorn, Save what the dewy morn Congeals upon each little spire of grass, Which careless shepherds beat down as they pass : And gold ne'er here appears, Save what the yellow Ceres bears.
Page 101 - Methought I saw the grave where Laura lay, Within that temple where the vestal flame Was wont to burn ; and passing by that way, To see...
Page 56 - White, with twelve assistants, to whom he gave a charter, incorporating them by the name of the " Governor and Assistants of the City of Raleigh in Virginia.
Page 113 - I, that was wont to behold her riding like Alexander, hunting like Diana, walking like Venus, the gentle wind blowing her fair hair about her pure cheeks, like a nymph, sometimes sitting in the shade like a goddess, sometimes singing like an angel, sometimes playing like Orpheus ; behold the sorrow of this world ! once amiss hath bereaved me of all.
Page 236 - Thou art the most vile and execrable Traitor that ever lived. Raleigh: You speak indiscreetly, barbarously and uncivilly.
Page 195 - Sometime a lovely boy in Dian's shape With hair that gilds the water as it glides, Crownets of pearl about his naked arms, And in his sportful hands an...
Page 70 - I know already for your forwardness you have deserved rewards and crowns, and we do assure you, on the word of a prince, they shall be duly paid you. In the mean time my lieutenant-general shall be in my stead, than whom never prince commanded a more noble or worthy subject ; not doubting but by your obedience to my general, by your concord in the camp, and your valour in the field, we shall shortly have a famous victory over those enemies of my God, of my kingdoms, and of my people.