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... tion of wealth than any of his predecessors had enjoyed . To him the principle that the king can do no wrong was literally applied by the grati- tude of the people , who , if they occasionally complained of the measures of the ...
... tion of wealth than any of his predecessors had enjoyed . To him the principle that the king can do no wrong was literally applied by the grati- tude of the people , who , if they occasionally complained of the measures of the ...
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... tion to the cultivation of the soil , and the manu- facture of cloth , they grew in numbers and opu- lence and under the protection of the English kings , to whom they always remained faithful , defeated every attempt of the Welsh ...
... tion to the cultivation of the soil , and the manu- facture of cloth , they grew in numbers and opu- lence and under the protection of the English kings , to whom they always remained faithful , defeated every attempt of the Welsh ...
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... ancient writer among the principal causes of the aliena- tion of his barons , many of whom had to lament and revenge the disgrace of a wife , or daughter , or sister . Isabella , to punish the infidelity , 20 P. III . ELEGANT EXTRACTS .
... ancient writer among the principal causes of the aliena- tion of his barons , many of whom had to lament and revenge the disgrace of a wife , or daughter , or sister . Isabella , to punish the infidelity , 20 P. III . ELEGANT EXTRACTS .
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... tion and he could not only speak the English and French , but also understand the German and Latin languages . His elocution was graceful ; his conversation entertaining ; his behaviour dig- nified , but also attractive . To the ...
... tion and he could not only speak the English and French , but also understand the German and Latin languages . His elocution was graceful ; his conversation entertaining ; his behaviour dig- nified , but also attractive . To the ...
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... tion and spirit . But he was passionately fond of parade and pleasure : and the loss of his crown has been sometimes attributed to his extravagance and pecuniary exactions . It would , however , be difficult to prove , that his expenses ...
... tion and spirit . But he was passionately fond of parade and pleasure : and the loss of his crown has been sometimes attributed to his extravagance and pecuniary exactions . It would , however , be difficult to prove , that his expenses ...
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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.