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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... foot , the French by at the isle the advantage of the place gave a great blow , and slew many of Rea . of the English , yet the rest got to their ships . The duke is blamed for many neglects ; he lays it upon the council of war , and ...
... foot , the French by at the isle the advantage of the place gave a great blow , and slew many of Rea . of the English , yet the rest got to their ships . The duke is blamed for many neglects ; he lays it upon the council of war , and ...
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Bulstrode Whitlocke. Calvin . It was now 100 years since Calvin first set his foot into Geneva , from whence the bishop being expelled , it was neces- sary to institute some other ecclesiastical government . Calvin being of great credit ...
Bulstrode Whitlocke. Calvin . It was now 100 years since Calvin first set his foot into Geneva , from whence the bishop being expelled , it was neces- sary to institute some other ecclesiastical government . Calvin being of great credit ...
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... foot and fifteen hundred horse . And it was urged by some as a good precedent for the parliament of England . The lord Cottington reported in the lords ' house , that by the king's command he and secretary Windebank and the attorney ...
... foot and fifteen hundred horse . And it was urged by some as a good precedent for the parliament of England . The lord Cottington reported in the lords ' house , that by the king's command he and secretary Windebank and the attorney ...
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... foot ; all knights and gentle- Knight- men who held lands in capite of the king are summoned to send men , horses , and arms , agreeable to their tenures and qualities . discon- The city of London is invited to a loan , but they stand ...
... foot ; all knights and gentle- Knight- men who held lands in capite of the king are summoned to send men , horses , and arms , agreeable to their tenures and qualities . discon- The city of London is invited to a loan , but they stand ...
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... foot , placing the foot under a breast- work , to gall the Scots in their pass over the river Tyne near Newcastle . General Lesley overnight had planted nine pieces of ord- nance on his side of the river , and blinded them with bushes ...
... foot , placing the foot under a breast- work , to gall the Scots in their pass over the river Tyne near Newcastle . General Lesley overnight had planted nine pieces of ord- nance on his side of the river , and blinded them with bushes ...
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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...