Life of Sir Walter Raleigh: Founded on Authentic and Original Documents, Some of Them Never Before Published: Including a View of the Most Important Transations in the Reigns of Elizabeth and James I ...Oliver & Boyd, 1844 - 412 pagina's |
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Pagina 46
... desire . It became his at the price of twenty skins ; and , having pierced a hole in the rim , he hung it round his neck , making signs that it would serve as a breastplate to protect him against the arrows of his enemies . It was now ...
... desire . It became his at the price of twenty skins ; and , having pierced a hole in the rim , he hung it round his neck , making signs that it would serve as a breastplate to protect him against the arrows of his enemies . It was now ...
Pagina 77
... desire of bloodshed , nor greediness of lucre , hath bred the resolution of our now set out army ; but a heedful care , and wary watch , that no neglect of foes , nor over surety of harm , might breed either danger to us , or glory to ...
... desire of bloodshed , nor greediness of lucre , hath bred the resolution of our now set out army ; but a heedful care , and wary watch , that no neglect of foes , nor over surety of harm , might breed either danger to us , or glory to ...
Pagina 78
... desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people . Let tyrants fear ! I have always so behaved myself , that , under God , I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and good will of my subjects ; and ...
... desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people . Let tyrants fear ! I have always so behaved myself , that , under God , I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and good will of my subjects ; and ...
Pagina 87
... desire a proportion of shot and powder to be set down by me , and sent unto you , which , by reason of the un- certainty of the service , no man can do ; therefore I pray you to send with all speed as much as you can . And , because ...
... desire a proportion of shot and powder to be set down by me , and sent unto you , which , by reason of the un- certainty of the service , no man can do ; therefore I pray you to send with all speed as much as you can . And , because ...
Pagina 97
... desire of God that the want of meat and powder be not urgent . Five thousand pound in victual before our going out of Eng- land to that in hand , and two thousand pounds in powder , surely would have yielded her majesty and country much ...
... desire of God that the want of meat and powder be not urgent . Five thousand pound in victual before our going out of Eng- land to that in hand , and two thousand pounds in powder , surely would have yielded her majesty and country much ...
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Life of Sir Walter Raleigh: Founded on Authentic and Original Documents ... Patrick Fraser Tytler Volledige weergave - 1844 |
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Populaire passages
Pagina 256 - Give me my scallop-shell of quiet, My staff of faith to walk upon. My scrip of joy, immortal diet, My bottle of salvation, My gown of glory, hope's true gage; And thus I'll take my pilgrimage.
Pagina 70 - My loving people, we have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety, to take heed how we commit ourselves to armed multitudes, for fear of treachery ; but I assure you, I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people.
Pagina 70 - I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved in the midst and heat of the battle to live or die amongst you all, to lay down for my God, and for my kingdom, and for my people, my honor and my blood, even in the dust.
Pagina 191 - Go, let the diving negro seek For gems, hid in some forlorn creek : We all pearls scorn, Save what the dewy morn Congeals upon each little spire of grass, Which careless shepherds beat down as they pass : And gold ne'er here appears, Save what the yellow Ceres bears.
Pagina 101 - Methought I saw the grave where Laura lay, Within that temple where the vestal flame Was wont to burn ; and passing by that way, To see...
Pagina 56 - White, with twelve assistants, to whom he gave a charter, incorporating them by the name of the " Governor and Assistants of the City of Raleigh in Virginia.
Pagina 113 - I, that was wont to behold her riding like Alexander, hunting like Diana, walking like Venus, the gentle wind blowing her fair hair about her pure cheeks, like a nymph, sometimes sitting in the shade like a goddess, sometimes singing like an angel, sometimes playing like Orpheus ; behold the sorrow of this world ! once amiss hath bereaved me of all.
Pagina 236 - Thou art the most vile and execrable Traitor that ever lived. Raleigh: You speak indiscreetly, barbarously and uncivilly.
Pagina 195 - Sometime a lovely boy in Dian's shape With hair that gilds the water as it glides, Crownets of pearl about his naked arms, And in his sportful hands an...
Pagina 70 - I know already for your forwardness you have deserved rewards and crowns, and we do assure you, on the word of a prince, they shall be duly paid you. In the mean time my lieutenant-general shall be in my stead, than whom never prince commanded a more noble or worthy subject ; not doubting but by your obedience to my general, by your concord in the camp, and your valour in the field, we shall shortly have a famous victory over those enemies of my God, of my kingdoms, and of my people.