Anglorum Speculum: Or The Worthies of England, in Church and State |
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... of his Power , which represents the Kings . Ireland was divided in former times into many petty Kingdoms , yet , before H. 8. the Kings of England were con- tent with the Title of Lords of Ireland . King Henry . afsumed that of King ...
... of his Power , which represents the Kings . Ireland was divided in former times into many petty Kingdoms , yet , before H. 8. the Kings of England were con- tent with the Title of Lords of Ireland . King Henry . afsumed that of King ...
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... of the Saxons are the main bulk and body , not of the Gentry but of the English Nation . Thefe , tho pitifully difperfed by the Conqueror , yet by God's Goodness , King Henry I. his favour , their own patience and diligence , put ...
... of the Saxons are the main bulk and body , not of the Gentry but of the English Nation . Thefe , tho pitifully difperfed by the Conqueror , yet by God's Goodness , King Henry I. his favour , their own patience and diligence , put ...
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... of the Reign of their Countrey - man King Henry 7th . rewarding the Valour of ma- ny Contributing to his Victory at the Battle of Bof- worth . Of the Welsh now re - eftated in England and often Sheriff's therein , fome retain their old ...
... of the Reign of their Countrey - man King Henry 7th . rewarding the Valour of ma- ny Contributing to his Victory at the Battle of Bof- worth . Of the Welsh now re - eftated in England and often Sheriff's therein , fome retain their old ...
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Or The Worthies of England, in Church and State Thomas Fuller. ficians in Effex , which came into England under King Henry 8 ; and fince , in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth , Sir Horatio Palavicine ( Receiver of the Popes Re- venues ) ...
Or The Worthies of England, in Church and State Thomas Fuller. ficians in Effex , which came into England under King Henry 8 ; and fince , in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth , Sir Horatio Palavicine ( Receiver of the Popes Re- venues ) ...
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... of Wales . 1106. King Henry 1. fubdueth Normandy , and D. Robert his Brother . 117. the fame King Henry forbideth the Popes Legate to enter Eng- land . 1190. and King Richard 1. Conquereth Cyprus , in his way to Paleftine 1201. in King ...
... of Wales . 1106. King Henry 1. fubdueth Normandy , and D. Robert his Brother . 117. the fame King Henry forbideth the Popes Legate to enter Eng- land . 1190. and King Richard 1. Conquereth Cyprus , in his way to Paleftine 1201. in King ...
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Page 100 - I behold like a Spanish great galleon, and an English man-of-war ; Master Jonson (like the former) was built far higher in learning ; solid, but slow in his performances. Shakespeare with the English man-ofwar, lesser in bulk, but lighter in sailing, could turn with all tides, tack about and take advantage of all winds, by the quickness of his wit and invention.
Page 36 - Meeting once in a tavern, to contrive the rude draught of a tragedy, Fletcher undertook to kill the king therein ; whose words being overheard by a listener (though his loyalty not to be blamed herein), he was accused of high treason ; till, the mistake soon appearing, that the plot was only against a dramatic and scenical king, all wound off in merriment.
Page 4 - The great renown and name wherewith she goes, &c. He was statutably admitted into Saint John's College in Cambridge (as many years after incorporated a honorary member of Christ Church in Oxford), where he continued but few weeks for want of further maintenance, being fain to return to the trade of his father-in-law. And let not them blush that have, but those that have not, a lawful calling.
Page 4 - Meadow, till all the butchers' dogs pursued one of the bulls (maddened with noise and multitude) clean through the town. This sight so pleased the Earl, that he gave the Castle Meadow, where the bulls...
Page 11 - God solemn thanks ; that he never gave his body to physic, nor his heart to cruelty, nor his hand to corruption. In three things he did much applaud his own success ; in his fair fortune with his wife, in his happy study of the laws, and in his free coming by all his offices, nee prece, nee pretio ; neither begging nor bribing for preferment. His parts were admirable : he had a deep judgment, faithful memory...
Page 11 - ... memory, active fancy; and the jewel of his mind was put into a fair case, a beautiful body, with a comely countenance; a case which he did wipe and keep clean, delighting in good clothes, well worn; and being wont to say, "that the outward neatness of our bodies might be a monitor of purity to our souls.
Page 4 - And let not them blush that have, but those that have not, a lawful calling. He helped in the building of the new structure of Lincoln's Inn, when, having a trowel in his hand, he had a book in his pocket.