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 21
... knew not how to enter by any ladder or engine , till at last by cer- tain bundles of lighted straw let down by an iron chain , with a weighty stone in the midst , those that defended it were so smothered , that they rendered themselves ...
... knew not how to enter by any ladder or engine , till at last by cer- tain bundles of lighted straw let down by an iron chain , with a weighty stone in the midst , those that defended it were so smothered , that they rendered themselves ...
Pagina 35
... knew not their own disease . " * At the period when Raleigh made his appearance at court , Dudley possessed some of the highest offices in the kingdom ; but whilst the re- putation of Burleigh is permanent , his once potent rival is now ...
... knew not their own disease . " * At the period when Raleigh made his appearance at court , Dudley possessed some of the highest offices in the kingdom ; but whilst the re- putation of Burleigh is permanent , his once potent rival is now ...
Pagina 38
... knew better how to assume , he displayed that mixture of generous feeling and high - flown gallantry , not unlikely indeed to meet the ridicule of the graver sort , yet fitted to surprise and delight the princess 38 FROM RALEIGH'S BIRTH.
... knew better how to assume , he displayed that mixture of generous feeling and high - flown gallantry , not unlikely indeed to meet the ridicule of the graver sort , yet fitted to surprise and delight the princess 38 FROM RALEIGH'S BIRTH.
Pagina 62
... knew not at the first , yet , to prevent the worst , I made my aunt Laightont signify so much unto the queen before her coming from Theobalds , that at her coming to Northhall this matter might not seem strange unto her . She seemed to ...
... knew not at the first , yet , to prevent the worst , I made my aunt Laightont signify so much unto the queen before her coming from Theobalds , that at her coming to Northhall this matter might not seem strange unto her . She seemed to ...
Pagina 63
... knew my affection so much thrown down , and such a wretch as Raleigh highly esteemed of her . To this she made no answer but turned her away to my lady of Warwick . So at that late hour I sent my men away with my sister ; and after , I ...
... knew my affection so much thrown down , and such a wretch as Raleigh highly esteemed of her . To this she made no answer but turned her away to my lady of Warwick . So at that late hour I sent my men away with my sister ; and after , I ...
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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.