Memorials of the English Affairs from the Beginning of the Reign of Charles the First to the Happy Restoration of King Charles the Second, Volume 1University Press, 1853 - Great Britain |
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... earl also exhibited divers articles against the lord Conway , as the duke's creature , and unfit to be one of his judges ; and the particular injuries he did to Bristol . The lords did not commit the earl , and ordered the arti- cles ...
... earl also exhibited divers articles against the lord Conway , as the duke's creature , and unfit to be one of his judges ; and the particular injuries he did to Bristol . The lords did not commit the earl , and ordered the arti- cles ...
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... earl of Arundel's release : Arundel's release . the king sent a message that he was committed for personal misdemeanours against the king , and not for any matters of parliament . The earl of Arundel had five proxies , which were lost ...
... earl of Arundel's release : Arundel's release . the king sent a message that he was committed for personal misdemeanours against the king , and not for any matters of parliament . The earl of Arundel had five proxies , which were lost ...
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... earl of Arundel ; and saith , he hath just cause of detaining the earl of Arundel in prison , which he will acquaint them with as soon as possibly he can . The lords present a new petition to the king , that he would be pleased to ...
... earl of Arundel ; and saith , he hath just cause of detaining the earl of Arundel in prison , which he will acquaint them with as soon as possibly he can . The lords present a new petition to the king , that he would be pleased to ...
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... earl of Manchester , or six thousand pounds of the earl of Middle- sex , or the ten thousand pounds of the East India company ; but saith , the king had those sums , and the earl of Man- chester had satisfaction by the king's lands for ...
... earl of Manchester , or six thousand pounds of the earl of Middle- sex , or the ten thousand pounds of the East India company ; but saith , the king had those sums , and the earl of Man- chester had satisfaction by the king's lands for ...
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... earl of Holland is appointed to carry the supplies to Rea . The governor of the island gives notice of his wants to the French king , and hath relief sent him : the French king blocks up Rochel to be near to Rea , and supplies the fort ...
... earl of Holland is appointed to carry the supplies to Rea . The governor of the island gives notice of his wants to the French king , and hath relief sent him : the French king blocks up Rochel to be near to Rea , and supplies the fort ...
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Page 153 - May it please your majesty, I have neither eyes to see, nor tongue to speak in this place, but as the House is pleased to direct me...
Page 191 - Come, my boys, my brave boys, let us pray heartily and fight heartily. I will run the same fortunes and hazards with you. Remember, the cause is for God, and for the defence of yourselves, your wives, and children. Come, my honest brave boys, pray heartily and fight heartily, and God will bless us.
Page 199 - In this treaty the king manifested his great parts and abilities, strength of reason and quickness of apprehension, with much patience in hearing what was objected against him; wherein he allowed all freedom and would himself sum up the arguments, and give a most clear judgment upon them. His unhappiness was, that he had a better opinion of others...
Page 209 - Leaves (which they would often pull out and read) the Translation may be thus, but the Greek or the Hebrew, signifies thus and thus; and so would totally silence them.— p.
Page 153 - But I assure you, on the word of a King, I never did intend any force, but shall proceed against them in a legal and fair way, for I never meant any other. And now, since I...
Page 152 - I am sorry for this occasion of coming unto you. Yesterday I sent a Serjeant at Arms upon a very important occasion, to apprehend some that by my command were accused of high treason; whereunto I did expect obedience and not a message. And I must declare unto you here that, albeit no king that ever was in England shall be more careful of your privileges, to maintain them to the uttermost of his power, than I shall be; yet you must know that in cases of treason no person hath a privilege. And therefore...
Page 125 - Your majesty having tried all ways, and being refused, you shall be acquitted before God and man. And you have an army in Ireland that you may employ to reduce this kingdom to obedience ; for I am confident the Scots cannot hold out five months.
Page 5 - Park corner, where he and his retinue dined on the ground, with such meat and drink as they brought in the coach with them, and afterwards he drove fast through the streets, which were empty of people and overgrown with grass, to Westminster hall; where the officers were ready, and the judge and his company went straight to the King's bench, adjourned the court, returned to his coach and drove away presently out of town".
Page 203 - Whitelocke then were with Selden, on purpose to impart it to them all ; and speaking of such a thing in general terms, these gentlemen did so inveigh against any such thing as treachery and baseness...
Page 128 - What I forfeit myself is nothing ; but that my indiscretion should extend to my posterity, woundeth me to the very soul ! You will pardon my infirmity. Something...