Woodstock; Or, The Cavalier: A Tale of the Year Sixteen Hundred and Fifty-one, Volume 2Archibald Constable and Company Edinburgh; and Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green, London., 1826 - 370 pages |
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... head and tail . Colonel Everard , more uncertain in his pur- pose every moment as the necessity of its execu- tion drew nigh , stole over the floor like one who treads in a sick chamber , and opening the door of the interior apartment ...
... head and tail . Colonel Everard , more uncertain in his pur- pose every moment as the necessity of its execu- tion drew nigh , stole over the floor like one who treads in a sick chamber , and opening the door of the interior apartment ...
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... head , and only curled where nature had so arran- ged them , gave her an air of simplicity , which did not exist when her head - dress showed the skill of a curious tirewoman . A light joyous air , with something of a humorous ...
... head , and only curled where nature had so arran- ged them , gave her an air of simplicity , which did not exist when her head - dress showed the skill of a curious tirewoman . A light joyous air , with something of a humorous ...
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... head might , without dis- honour , have remained under the roof where it had so long been sheltered . But did your father sanction your becoming the adviser of yonder am- bitious soldier to a new course of innovation , and his abettor ...
... head might , without dis- honour , have remained under the roof where it had so long been sheltered . But did your father sanction your becoming the adviser of yonder am- bitious soldier to a new course of innovation , and his abettor ...
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... head of the brigade " Lower pikes against cavalry ! -Here comes Prince Rupert- Stand fast , and you shall turn them aside , as a bull would toss a cur - dog . - Lower your pikes still , my hearts , the end secured against your foot ...
... head of the brigade " Lower pikes against cavalry ! -Here comes Prince Rupert- Stand fast , and you shall turn them aside , as a bull would toss a cur - dog . - Lower your pikes still , my hearts , the end secured against your foot ...
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... head of Lieutenant Hew- creed , threatening to shoot him through the brain if he did not give up holding forth , and put his squadron in line to the front . Take care , sir . " " Verily , the lieutenant then charged with an even ...
... head of Lieutenant Hew- creed , threatening to shoot him through the brain if he did not give up holding forth , and put his squadron in line to the front . Take care , sir . " " Verily , the lieutenant then charged with an even ...
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Page 56 - Now the wasted brands do glow, Whilst the screech-owl, screeching loud, Puts the wretch, that lies in woe, In remembrance of a shroud. Now it is the time of night, That the graves, all gaping wide, Every one lets forth his sprite, In the church-way paths to glide.
Page 250 - Threlkeld praise ! Hear it, good man, old in days ! Thou tree of covert and of rest For this young bird that is distrest ; Among thy branches safe he lay, And he was free to sport and play. When falcons were abroad for prey.
Page 226 - Tis to him we love most, And to all who love him. Brave gallants, stand up, And avaunt, ye base carles ! Were there death in the cup, Here 'sa health to King Charles...