The Percy Anecdotes: Original and Select, Volume 14G. Berger, 1868 - Anecdotes |
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... petition . Mr. A. conceiving himself to be the petitioner , spoke very ably in support of the petition , and was fol- lowed by a counsel on the same side . The Master of the Rolls then inquired who opposed the petition ? Mr. A. having ...
... petition . Mr. A. conceiving himself to be the petitioner , spoke very ably in support of the petition , and was fol- lowed by a counsel on the same side . The Master of the Rolls then inquired who opposed the petition ? Mr. A. having ...
Page 16
... petition for peace , which they got presented . The Commons returned an immediate answer , " that the House was no enemy to peace , and doubted not , in a short time , to answer the ends of their petition ; " and desired them to re ...
... petition for peace , which they got presented . The Commons returned an immediate answer , " that the House was no enemy to peace , and doubted not , in a short time , to answer the ends of their petition ; " and desired them to re ...
Page 82
... petition con- cerning their rights and liberties , the petition being of no small weight , your majesty , after mature deli- beration , in a few , but most effectual words , ( soit droit fait comme est desire ) made such an answer , as ...
... petition con- cerning their rights and liberties , the petition being of no small weight , your majesty , after mature deli- beration , in a few , but most effectual words , ( soit droit fait comme est desire ) made such an answer , as ...
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