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... her gracefulness , in which she rivalled Venus . " ( Count Chateaubriand ' s MS
. ) Henry told Wolsey “ he had been discoursing with a young lady who had the
wit of an angel , and was worthy of a crown . " Wolsey answered , “ it is sufficient if
...
... her gracefulness , in which she rivalled Venus . " ( Count Chateaubriand ' s MS
. ) Henry told Wolsey “ he had been discoursing with a young lady who had the
wit of an angel , and was worthy of a crown . " Wolsey answered , “ it is sufficient if
...
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During the “ sweating sickness ” Anne was sent for security to Hever , a place
likely enough to encourage the epidemic . “ As touching your abode at Hever , "
writes Henry , " you know what aire doth best suit you ; but I would it were come to
...
During the “ sweating sickness ” Anne was sent for security to Hever , a place
likely enough to encourage the epidemic . “ As touching your abode at Hever , "
writes Henry , " you know what aire doth best suit you ; but I would it were come to
...
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During the “ sweating sickness " Anne was sent for security to Hever , a place
likely enough to encourage the epidemic . “ As touching your abode at Hever , "
writes Henry , you know what aire doth best suit you ; but I would it were come to
that ...
During the “ sweating sickness " Anne was sent for security to Hever , a place
likely enough to encourage the epidemic . “ As touching your abode at Hever , "
writes Henry , you know what aire doth best suit you ; but I would it were come to
that ...
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A . D . 1313 ) , whose memory was so respected that an unsuccessful attempt
was made to obtain even his canonization ; and Henry Chichele ( ob . A . D .
1443 ) , founder of All Souls College , Oxford , pious , learned and generous ; and
...
A . D . 1313 ) , whose memory was so respected that an unsuccessful attempt
was made to obtain even his canonization ; and Henry Chichele ( ob . A . D .
1443 ) , founder of All Souls College , Oxford , pious , learned and generous ; and
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It has , too , like many places , its legend connected with Henry VIII . : one
showing a relation between the Sovereign and territorial rights , which sounds
strange at the present time . Harrow , with other adjacent manors , was granted
by Henry ...
It has , too , like many places , its legend connected with Henry VIII . : one
showing a relation between the Sovereign and territorial rights , which sounds
strange at the present time . Harrow , with other adjacent manors , was granted
by Henry ...
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Page 3 - WHAT word is that, that changeth not, Though it be turn'd and made in twain ? It is mine Anna, God it wot, The only causer of my pain ; My love that meedeth with disdain. Yet is it loved, what will you more ? It is my salve, and eke my sore.
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| Title | Pleasure Excursions: as Guides for Making Day's Excursions on the Eastern Counties, South-Eastern [and Other] Railways |
| Author | Felix Summerly |
| Published | 1847 |
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