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Old Harry Lee loved his honour better than his title , his faith better than his land
and lordship . Have I not seen the 30th of January ? I am neither Philo - math nor
astrologer ; but old Will teaches me , that when green leaves fall winter is at hand
...
Old Harry Lee loved his honour better than his title , his faith better than his land
and lordship . Have I not seen the 30th of January ? I am neither Philo - math nor
astrologer ; but old Will teaches me , that when green leaves fall winter is at hand
...
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... well assured that you have pointed out to the military tyrant , the way in which
he and his satraps may master the government . Do you think my father or I would
accept an asylum purchased at the price of England's liberty , and your honour ?
... well assured that you have pointed out to the military tyrant , the way in which
he and his satraps may master the government . Do you think my father or I would
accept an asylum purchased at the price of England's liberty , and your honour ?
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Choose that , ” she said , “ which best befits duty , Markham -- which best befits
truth and honour . Do your duty , and let Providence decide the rest . - Farewell !
we tempt my father's patience too far - you know his temper - farewell , Markham .
Choose that , ” she said , “ which best befits duty , Markham -- which best befits
truth and honour . Do your duty , and let Providence decide the rest . - Farewell !
we tempt my father's patience too far - you know his temper - farewell , Markham .
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1 manner ; for he is blunt , and never sees or feels the punctilious honour which
the gallants of the day stretch to such delicacy . ” “ I'll acquit him for having any
punctilio about him , " said Wildrake , “ either touching honour or honesty .
1 manner ; for he is blunt , and never sees or feels the punctilious honour which
the gallants of the day stretch to such delicacy . ” “ I'll acquit him for having any
punctilio about him , " said Wildrake , “ either touching honour or honesty .
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I speak to the worthy Colonel Everard , as I judge , ” said Tomkins ; “ and truly I
am glad of meeting your honour . - Heaven knows , I need such assistance as
yours . -Oh worthy Master Everard ! -Here has been a sounding of trumpets , and
a ...
I speak to the worthy Colonel Everard , as I judge , ” said Tomkins ; “ and truly I
am glad of meeting your honour . - Heaven knows , I need such assistance as
yours . -Oh worthy Master Everard ! -Here has been a sounding of trumpets , and
a ...
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| Title | Woodstock: Or, The Cavalier. A Tale of the Year Sixteen Hundred and Fifty-one, Volume 2 Woodstock: Or, The Cavalier. A Tale of the Year Sixteen Hundred and Fifty-one, Walter Scott |
| Author | Walter Scott |
| Publisher | A. Constable and Company, 1826 |
| Original from | the New York Public Library |
| Digitized | 24 Jan 2007 |
| Length | 370 pages |
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