The History of England: From the Earliest Times to the Death of George II.T. Davies ... Becket and De Hondt, and T. Cadell, 1771 - Great Britain |
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... she became popular in England , where Spenfer was univerfally disliked ; and fhe had the pleasure of enjoying the company of a young nobleman , whofe name was Mor- timer , upon whom fhe had lately placed her affections . This youth had ...
... she became popular in England , where Spenfer was univerfally disliked ; and fhe had the pleasure of enjoying the company of a young nobleman , whofe name was Mor- timer , upon whom fhe had lately placed her affections . This youth had ...
Page 70
... harbour , and landed fafely , without oppofition , on the coaft of Suffolk . She no fooner appeared , than there feemed a general In revolt in her favour ; three prelates , the bi- revolt 70 ENGLAND . HISTORY OF A. P. 1325. ...
... harbour , and landed fafely , without oppofition , on the coaft of Suffolk . She no fooner appeared , than there feemed a general In revolt in her favour ; three prelates , the bi- revolt 70 ENGLAND . HISTORY OF A. P. 1325. ...
Page 81
... she entreated them to fpare her " gentle Mortim- er ; " the barons , deaf to her entreaties , denied her that pity , which she had so often refused to VOL . II . others . G others . Her paramour was condemned by the parliament , EDWARD ÍÏÍ ...
... she entreated them to fpare her " gentle Mortim- er ; " the barons , deaf to her entreaties , denied her that pity , which she had so often refused to VOL . II . others . G others . Her paramour was condemned by the parliament , EDWARD ÍÏÍ ...
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... She affembled the inhabitants of Rennes , where she then refided ; and carrying her infant fon in her arms , de- plored her misfortunes , and attempted to in- fpire the citizens with an affection for her cause . The inhabitants of Nantz ...
... She affembled the inhabitants of Rennes , where she then refided ; and carrying her infant fon in her arms , de- plored her misfortunes , and attempted to in- fpire the citizens with an affection for her cause . The inhabitants of Nantz ...
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... she resolved to fuftain the attacks of the enemy . She was not deceived in her opinion of the enemies vigilance and activity . Charles de Blois , Phi- lip's general , anxious to make himself master of so important a fortrefs as ...
... she resolved to fuftain the attacks of the enemy . She was not deceived in her opinion of the enemies vigilance and activity . Charles de Blois , Phi- lip's general , anxious to make himself master of so important a fortrefs as ...
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Page 370 - 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. 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.
Page 371 - Grace may be freed from an open censure, and mine offence being so lawfully proved, your Grace is at liberty, both before God and man, not only to execute worthy punishment on me as an unlawful wife, but to follow your affection, already settled on that party...
Page 349 - I have often kneeled before him. sometimes three hours together, to persuade him from his will and appetite, but could not prevail. Had I but served God as diligently as I have served the king, He would not have given me over in my grey hairs.
Page 370 - ... of mine enemies, withdraw your princely favour from me; neither let that stain, that unworthy stain of a disloyal heart towards your good grace, ever cast so foul a blot on your most dutiful wife, and the infant princess your daughter.
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Page 371 - But if you have already determined of me, and that not only my death, but an infamous slander, must bring you the...
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Page 370 - 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.
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Page 252 - They found- the young princes in bed, and fallen into a profound sleep. After suffocating them with the bolster and pillows, they showed their naked bodies to Tyrrel, who ordered them to be buried at the...