Memoirs of the court of England from ... 1688 to the death of George the second, Band 1 |
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... Throne is vacant , carried up to the House of Lords by the grandson of Hampden . - Differences of opinion in the Houses of Lords and Commons . - - William's conduct on this occasion . — Ultimate decision in favour of his being called to ...
... Throne is vacant , carried up to the House of Lords by the grandson of Hampden . - Differences of opinion in the Houses of Lords and Commons . - - William's conduct on this occasion . — Ultimate decision in favour of his being called to ...
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... throne acknowledged by the French King . Peace of Ryswick . Addison's Latin poem on the subject . — William's offer to Swift of a captaincy of horse.— Anecdote related by the Duchess of Marlborough . William's ungracious conduct to the ...
... throne acknowledged by the French King . Peace of Ryswick . Addison's Latin poem on the subject . — William's offer to Swift of a captaincy of horse.— Anecdote related by the Duchess of Marlborough . William's ungracious conduct to the ...
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... — Deputed by the States - General of Holland to congratulate George the First on his accession to the English throne . Afterwards appointed to receive Peter the Great on his arrival at Amsterdam in 1717 . interview with him xii CONTENTS .
... — Deputed by the States - General of Holland to congratulate George the First on his accession to the English throne . Afterwards appointed to receive Peter the Great on his arrival at Amsterdam in 1717 . interview with him xii CONTENTS .
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... Throne . - Lord Dartmouth's letter on the subject of the Bishop's officiousness . Anne's character . Her attachment to " ceremonies and customs . " . Her love of flattery . - Lam- poons on her supposed love of dram - drinking . — Denial ...
... Throne . - Lord Dartmouth's letter on the subject of the Bishop's officiousness . Anne's character . Her attachment to " ceremonies and customs . " . Her love of flattery . - Lam- poons on her supposed love of dram - drinking . — Denial ...
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... throne , Gene- ralissimo of all her forces by sea and land . His death in 1708 . -Burnet's character of the Prince . Page 323 JOHN CHURCHILL , DUKE OF MARLBOROugh . CHAPTER I. His birth . His education lamentably neglected . — Curious ...
... throne , Gene- ralissimo of all her forces by sea and land . His death in 1708 . -Burnet's character of the Prince . Page 323 JOHN CHURCHILL , DUKE OF MARLBOROugh . CHAPTER I. His birth . His education lamentably neglected . — Curious ...
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Seite 80 - second, having endeavoured to subvert the constitution of " the kingdom, by breaking the original contract between " king and people — and, by the advice of Jesuits and other " wicked persons, having violated the fundamental laws, " and having withdrawn himself out of this kingdom — has " abdicated the government, and that the throne is thereby
Seite 430 - In life's last scene what prodigies surprise, Fears of the brave, and follies of the wise ! From Marlborough's eyes the streams of dotage flow, And Swift expires a driveller and a show.
Seite 292 - Barry, in characters of greatness, had a presence of elevated dignity ; her mien and motion superb, and gracefully majestic ; her voice full, clear, and strong, so that no violence of passion could be too much for her ; and when distress or tenderness possessed her, she subsided into the most affecting melody and softness. In the art of exciting pity, she had a power beyond all the actresses I have yet seen, or what your imagination can conceive.
Seite 481 - Scarce once herself, by turns all womankind ! Who, with herself, or others, from her birth Finds all her life one warfare upon earth: Shines in exposing knaves, and painting fools, Yet is, whate'er she hates and ridicules.
Seite 482 - Atossa, cursed with every granted prayer, Childless with all her children, wants an heir. To heirs unknown descends the unguarded store, Or wanders, Heaven-directed, to the poor.
Seite 123 - The hand that mingled in the meal, At midnight drew the felon steel, And gave the host's kind breast to feel Meed for his hospitality...
Seite 492 - tis all a cheat, Yet, fooled with hope, men favour the deceit ; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay ; To-morrow's falser than the former day ; Lies worse ; and, while it says we shall be blest With some new joys, cuts off what we possest.
Seite 444 - Groom of the Stole, Mistress of the Robes and Keeper of the Privy Purse...
Seite 482 - Offend her, and she knows not to forgive; Oblige her, and she'll hate you while you live; But die, and she'll adore you — Then the bust And temple rise — then fall again to dust. Last night, her lord was all that's good and great; A knave this morning, and his will a cheat.
Seite 445 - She has preserved a tolerable court reputation, with respect to love and gallantry ; but three Furies reigned, in her breast, the most mortal enemies of all softer passions, which were sordid Avarice, disdainful Pride, and ungovernable Rage ; by the last of these often breaking out in sallies of the most unpardonable sort, she had long alienated her sovereign's mind, before it appeared to the world.