The History of England: Related in Familiar Conversations, by a Father to His Children: Interspersed with Moral and Instructive Remarks and Observations on the Most Leading and Interesting Subjects. Designed for the Perusal of Youth, Volum 1Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1818 |
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Pàgina 21
... continue . The Saxon Heptarchy . " In the then defenceless and enfeebled state of the Britons , the Picts and Scots uniting , resolved to make the kingdom their own ; and for that purpose attack- ing the northern wall which the Romans ...
... continue . The Saxon Heptarchy . " In the then defenceless and enfeebled state of the Britons , the Picts and Scots uniting , resolved to make the kingdom their own ; and for that purpose attack- ing the northern wall which the Romans ...
Pàgina 25
... continue to emigrate . One body , under the com- mand of Uffa , seized upon the counties of Cambridge , Suffolk , and Norfolk , and gave their commander , the title of King of the East Angles . This was the fourth Saxon kingdom founded ...
... continue to emigrate . One body , under the com- mand of Uffa , seized upon the counties of Cambridge , Suffolk , and Norfolk , and gave their commander , the title of King of the East Angles . This was the fourth Saxon kingdom founded ...
Pàgina 29
... continue to - morrow , and give you some account of the invasion of the Danes . History , the further we pro- ceed , becomes the more attractive , and I am very much mistaken , if in our next conversation you are not charmed with the ...
... continue to - morrow , and give you some account of the invasion of the Danes . History , the further we pro- ceed , becomes the more attractive , and I am very much mistaken , if in our next conversation you are not charmed with the ...
Pàgina 30
... continue . The Invasion of the Danes . " THE Danes were the people who pos- sessed the countries bordering on the Bal- tic or North Sea ; at first they landed in small parties on the coast of Britain , and committed trifling ...
... continue . The Invasion of the Danes . " THE Danes were the people who pos- sessed the countries bordering on the Bal- tic or North Sea ; at first they landed in small parties on the coast of Britain , and committed trifling ...
Pàgina 44
... continue , which he did as follows : " On the death of Alfred , his son named Edward ascended the throne , and , after a reign of twenty - four years , was succeed- ed by Athelstan , his natural son , the ille- gitimacy of his birth not ...
... continue , which he did as follows : " On the death of Alfred , his son named Edward ascended the throne , and , after a reign of twenty - four years , was succeed- ed by Athelstan , his natural son , the ille- gitimacy of his birth not ...
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Passatges populars
Pàgina 296 - But if you have already determined of me, and that not only my death, but an infamous slander must bring you the enjoying of your desired happiness; then I desire of God, that he will pardon your great sin therein, and likewise mine enemies, the instruments thereof; and that he will not call you to a strict account for your unprincely and cruel usage of me, at his general...
Pàgina 301 - The Family Shakspeare ; in which nothing is added to the Original Text ; but those words and expressions are omitted which cannot with propriety be read aloud. By T. BOWDLEB, Esq. FRS New Edition, in Volumes for the Pocket ; with 36 Wood Engravings, from Designs by Smirke, Howard, and other Artists.
Pàgina 296 - ... for whose sake I am now as I am, whose name I could some good while since have pointed unto your grace, being not ignorant of my suspicion therein.
Pàgina 295 - You have chosen me, from a low estate, to be your Queen and companion, far beyond my desert or desire. If then you found me worthy of such honour, good your Grace let not any light fancy, or bad counsel of mine enemies, withdraw...
Pàgina 294 - Boleyn; with which name and place I could willingly have contented myself, if God and your grace's pleasure had been so pleased. Neither did I at any time so...
Pàgina 303 - Systematic Education, or Elementary Instruction in the various departments of Literature and Science; with practical rules for studying each branch of useful knowledge.
Pàgina 294 - Your Grace's displeasure, and my imprisonment, are things so strange unto me, as what to write, or what to excuse, I am altogether ignorant. Whereas you send unto me (willing me to confess a truth, and so obtain your favour) by such an one, whom you know to be mine ancient professed enemy; I no sooner received this message by him than I rightly conceived your meaning; and if, as you say, confessing a truth, indeed may procure my safety, I shall with all willingness and duty perform your command.
Pàgina 296 - My last and only request shall be, That myself may only bear the burthen of your Grace's displeasure, and that it may not touch the innocent souls of those poor Gentlemen who (as I understand) are likewise in strait imprisonment for my sake. If ever I have found favour in your sight, if ever the name of Anne Boleyn hath been pleasing in your ears, then let me obtain this request...
Pàgina 195 - You would have thought the very windows spake, So many greedy looks of young and old Through casements darted their desiring eyes UpQn his visage, and that all the walls, With painted imagery, had said at once, — "Jesu preserve thee! welcome, Bolingbroke!
Pàgina 208 - there is more joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, than over ninety and nine just persons that need no repentance.