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... constantly called for the " laws and customs of the good king Edward . " known to his country- Hence he appeared to amid the gloom with LINGARD . WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR . THERE is nothing more memorable in 4 P. III . ELEGANT EXTRACTS .
... constantly called for the " laws and customs of the good king Edward . " known to his country- Hence he appeared to amid the gloom with LINGARD . WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR . THERE is nothing more memorable in 4 P. III . ELEGANT EXTRACTS .
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... brains against the wall . His dissimulation was so well known that he was mistrusted even by his favourites . When Blott , bishop of Lincoln , who had for many years been one of his principal justiciaries , was told CHARACTERS . 11.
... brains against the wall . His dissimulation was so well known that he was mistrusted even by his favourites . When Blott , bishop of Lincoln , who had for many years been one of his principal justiciaries , was told CHARACTERS . 11.
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... known to have been attached to several mis- tresses ; and of whose illegitimate children no fewer than seven sons and eight daughters lived to the age of puberty . LINGARD . STEPHEN . THE character of Stephen at this period ( 12 P. III ...
... known to have been attached to several mis- tresses ; and of whose illegitimate children no fewer than seven sons and eight daughters lived to the age of puberty . LINGARD . STEPHEN . THE character of Stephen at this period ( 12 P. III ...
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... known , that it seldom deceived his suspicion served only to multiply his enemies : and the knowledge of his vindictive temper contributed to keep open the breach between him and those who had incurred his displeasure . Seldom per- haps ...
... known , that it seldom deceived his suspicion served only to multiply his enemies : and the knowledge of his vindictive temper contributed to keep open the breach between him and those who had incurred his displeasure . Seldom per- haps ...
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... known to be expiated with so little blood , shed by the sword of justice , as the two extraordinary ones of Exeter and Black- heath . His general pardons to the rebels ever went both before and after his sword . But then he had a ...
... known to be expiated with so little blood , shed by the sword of justice , as the two extraordinary ones of Exeter and Black- heath . His general pardons to the rebels ever went both before and after his sword . But then he had a ...
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Page 285 - What recks it them? What need they? They are sped; And, when they list, their lean and flashy songs Grate on their scrannel pipes of wretched straw; The hungry sheep look up, and are not fed, But, swoln with wind and the rank mist they draw, Rot inwardly, and foul contagion spread : Besides what the grim wolf with privy paw Daily devours apace, and nothing said: But that two-handed engine at the door Stands ready to smite once, and smite no more.
Page 169 - I am persuaded his power and interest at that time were greater to do good or hurt than any man's in the kingdom, or than any man of his rank hath had in any time; for his reputation of honesty was universal, and his affections seemed so publicly guided, that no corrupt or private ends could bias them....
Page 216 - He was a man of admirable parts, of general knowledge, of a versatile understanding fitted for every sort of business, of infinite wit and pleasantry, of a delightful temper, and with a mind most perfectly disinterested.
Page 275 - He was the man who, of all modern and perhaps ancient poets, had the largest and most comprehensive soul.
Page 96 - Without doubt, no man with more wickedness ever attempted any thing, or brought to pass what he desired more wickedly, more in the face and contempt of religion and moral honesty : yet wickedness as great as his could never have accomplished those designs without the assistance of a great spirit, an admirable circumspection and sagacity, and a most magnanimous resolution.
Page 36 - Had he been a private man, he would have been termed proud. But in a wise Prince, it was but keeping of distance, which indeed he did towards all; not admitting any near or full approach, either to his power, or to his secrets, for he was governed by none.
Page 168 - Afterwards, he retired to a more reserved and melancholy society, yet preserving his own natural cheerfulness and vivacity, and above all, a flowing courtesy to all men...
Page 92 - And if he were not the best king, if he were without some parts and qualities which have made some kings great and happy, no other prince was ever unhappy who was possessed of half his virtues and endowments, and so much without any kind of vice.
Page 275 - All the images of nature were still present to him, and he drew them not laboriously, but luckily : When he describes any thing, you more than see it, you feel it too. Those who accuse him to have wanted learning...
Page 127 - His parts, though not excellent, will be found very tolerable, if ever they are properly exercised. ' He is strictly honest, but wants that frank and open behaviour, which makes honesty appear amiable.