A Short History of Hampton CourtG. Bell and sons, 1897 - 421 Seiten |
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... four centuries of its history , in such a compact and compendious form , and at so moderate a price , as to bring it within the range and means of the general reader . Consequently , while all that seemed essential to this object has ...
... four centuries of its history , in such a compact and compendious form , and at so moderate a price , as to bring it within the range and means of the general reader . Consequently , while all that seemed essential to this object has ...
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... four score beds , the furniture to most of them being silk , and all for the enter- tainment of strangers only . " The whole furniture of Wolsey's palace was on the same scale of splendour as its decoration . It threw the King's quite ...
... four score beds , the furniture to most of them being silk , and all for the enter- tainment of strangers only . " The whole furniture of Wolsey's palace was on the same scale of splendour as its decoration . It threw the King's quite ...
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... four with his arms and gilt balls , three with lions , five with dragons , two with balls , one with roses , and one with the arms of England . Twenty - two pairs more displayed his own arms , gilt , with balls of metal ; and a few had ...
... four with his arms and gilt balls , three with lions , five with dragons , two with balls , one with roses , and one with the arms of England . Twenty - two pairs more displayed his own arms , gilt , with balls of metal ; and a few had ...
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Ernest Law. hall forty - four of very rich copes , of one suit , worn , besides the rich crosses and candlesticks and other ornaments neces- sary to the furniture of the same . ” A curious item in regard to the images was the " Seyntes ...
Ernest Law. hall forty - four of very rich copes , of one suit , worn , besides the rich crosses and candlesticks and other ornaments neces- sary to the furniture of the same . ” A curious item in regard to the images was the " Seyntes ...
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... four counsellors learned in the law . These , and many more whom we need not particularize , were constantly in attendance on him while he resided at Hampton Court ; and the cost of entertaining them raised Wolsey's household expenses ...
... four counsellors learned in the law . These , and many more whom we need not particularize , were constantly in attendance on him while he resided at Hampton Court ; and the cost of entertaining them raised Wolsey's household expenses ...
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Seite 51 - And, when I am forgotten, as I shall be, And sleep in dull cold marble, where no mention Of me more must be heard of, say, I taught thee; Say, Wolsey, that once trod the ways of glory, And sounded all the depths and shoals of honour...
Seite 404 - Now the bright morning star, day's harbinger, Comes dancing from the east, and leads with her The flowery May, who from her green lap throws The yellow cowslip, and the pale primrose. Hail, bounteous May, that dost inspire Mirth, and youth, and warm desire ; Woods and groves are of thy dressing, Hill and dale doth boast thy blessing. Thus we salute thee with our early song, And welcome thee, and wish thee long.
Seite 355 - The rest the winds dispersed in empty air. But now secure the painted vessel glides, The sun-beams trembling on the floating tides : While melting music steals upon the sky, And softened sounds along the waters die ; Smooth flow the waves, the zephyrs gently play, Belinda smiled, and all the world was gay.
Seite 135 - Christ was the word that spake it; He took the bread and brake it ; And what the word did make it, That I believe and take it.
Seite 175 - If you aim at a Scottish Presbytery, it agreeth as well with monarchy as God and the devil. Then Jack, and Tom, and Will, and Dick, shall meet, and at their pleasure censure me and my council...
Seite 357 - T' inclose the Lock; now joins it, to divide. Ev'n then, before the fatal engine clos'd, A wretched Sylph too fondly interpos'd ; Fate urg'd the shears, and cut the Sylph in twain, (But airy substance soon unites again) The meeting points the sacred hair dissever From the fair head, for ever, and for ever! Then...
Seite 175 - Many a man speaks of Robin Hood, who never shot in his bow; if you had a good wife yourself, you would think all the honour and worship you could do to her were well bestowed.
Seite 15 - This cardinal, Though from an humble stock, undoubtedly Was fashion'd to much honour. From his cradle He was a scholar, and a ripe and good one ; Exceeding wise, fair spoken, and persuading : Lofty and sour to them that loved him not ; But, to those men that sought him, sweet as summer...
Seite 145 - Tye was a peevish and humoursome man, especially in his latter days ; and sometimes playing on the organ in the Chapel of Queen Elizabeth, which contained much musie, but little delight to the ear, she would send the verger to tell him that he played out of tune ; whereupon he sent word that her ears were out of tune.