The Life and Reign of William the Fourth, Τόμος 1Fisher, Son & Company, 1857 |
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Σελίδα 15
... hand , elegantly clothed in Roman togas , were the junior princes , William Henry , afterwards William IV . and Edward , the late Duke of Kent . The appearance of so many fine children excited lively emotions in the company , who were ...
... hand , elegantly clothed in Roman togas , were the junior princes , William Henry , afterwards William IV . and Edward , the late Duke of Kent . The appearance of so many fine children excited lively emotions in the company , who were ...
Σελίδα 20
... hands , with a view to set aside the issue of Caroline Matilda , in favour of her own son Frederick . The young queen , on a charge of treason , was thrown into the castle of Cronenburgh ; and two ministers of state , Struensee and ...
... hands , with a view to set aside the issue of Caroline Matilda , in favour of her own son Frederick . The young queen , on a charge of treason , was thrown into the castle of Cronenburgh ; and two ministers of state , Struensee and ...
Σελίδα 24
... hand so hard , that he hurt it . ' " The American war had been raging three years , when France , after acting a most insidious part , threw off the mask of friendship , and soon after compelled Spain to join in a confederacy , which ...
... hand so hard , that he hurt it . ' " The American war had been raging three years , when France , after acting a most insidious part , threw off the mask of friendship , and soon after compelled Spain to join in a confederacy , which ...
Σελίδα 29
... hand into his pocket , took out two guineas , gave them to the sergeant , and said , " Pray , let the poor fellow go ; no doubt , he did it for the want of knowing better . " The money having blinded the eyes of the sergeant , he said ...
... hand into his pocket , took out two guineas , gave them to the sergeant , and said , " Pray , let the poor fellow go ; no doubt , he did it for the want of knowing better . " The money having blinded the eyes of the sergeant , he said ...
Σελίδα 34
... hand , the marechal apologized for the disagreeable trial he had put him to , offered him the unlimited use of his purse , and assured him of his unalterable regard . He did more , and served him effec- tually , by transmitting the ...
... hand , the marechal apologized for the disagreeable trial he had put him to , offered him the unlimited use of his purse , and assured him of his unalterable regard . He did more , and served him effec- tually , by transmitting the ...
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Σελίδα 263 - An act for the safety and preservation of his Majesty's person and government against treasonable and seditious practices and attempts...
Σελίδα 276 - Such a moment was not to be lost; and, confident in the skill, valour, and discipline of the officers and men I had the happiness to command, and judging that the honour of His Majesty's arms, and the circumstances of the war in these seas, required a considerable degree of enterprize, I felt myself justified in departing from the regular system...
Σελίδα 179 - tis strange : And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, The instruments of darkness tell us truths : Win -us with honest trifles, to betray us In deepest consequence.
Σελίδα 286 - It has often been my pride with you to look into the Texel, and see a foe which dreaded coming out to meet us ; my pride is now humbled indeed ! my feelings are not easily expressed ! Our cup has overflowed and made us wanton.
Σελίδα 127 - Atlantic surge Pours in among the stormy Hebrides ; Who can recount what transmigrations there Are annual made ? what nations come and go ? And how the living clouds on clouds arise ? Infinite wings ! till all the plume-dark air, And rude resounding shore are one wild cry.
Σελίδα 47 - Well does Great Britain merit the empire of the sea, when the humblest stations in her navy are filled by princes of the blood...
Σελίδα 416 - Some feelings are to mortals given, With less of earth in them than heaven ; And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refined and clear, A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek, 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head...
Σελίδα 343 - Though I do not pretend to have the power of changing Mr. Pitt's opinion, when thus unfortunately fixed, yet I shall hope his sense of duty will prevent his retiring from his present situation to the end of my life; for I can with great truth assert that I shall, from public and private considerations, feel great regret if I shall ever find myself obliged at any time, from a sense of religious and political duty, to yield to his entreaties of retiring from his seat at the Board of Treasury.
Σελίδα 285 - The British navy has ever been the support of that liberty which has been handed down to us by our ancestors, and which, I trust, we shall maintain to the latest posterity ; and that can only be done by unanimity and obedience.