The Percy Anecdotes: Original and Select, Volume 14G. Berger, 1868 - Anecdotes |
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... Prince pressed to be heard , and told the Lord Mayor , " that it was the known law of England , that any by - stander whatever might speak for the prisoner's benefit at the bar , especially when they apprehended the prisoner was like to ...
... Prince pressed to be heard , and told the Lord Mayor , " that it was the known law of England , that any by - stander whatever might speak for the prisoner's benefit at the bar , especially when they apprehended the prisoner was like to ...
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... prince concluded an able and eloquent speech , which made a great impression on the House , by the following memorable declaration : " I exist by the love , the friendship , and the benevolence of the people , and their cause I will ...
... prince concluded an able and eloquent speech , which made a great impression on the House , by the following memorable declaration : " I exist by the love , the friendship , and the benevolence of the people , and their cause I will ...
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Original and Select. appropriated to the Prince of Wales ; but on the opening of the session of Parliament in 1673 , Lord Shaftesbury , as chancellor , refused to proceed to business till his royal highness ... Prince of Wales; but on the ...
Original and Select. appropriated to the Prince of Wales ; but on the opening of the session of Parliament in 1673 , Lord Shaftesbury , as chancellor , refused to proceed to business till his royal highness ... Prince of Wales; but on the ...
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