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... returned the coarsest possible answer ; desir- ing her ladyship to kiss what he had whipped . The regent , Morton , having rendered himself unpo- pular by various acts of rapacity and cruelty , so strong an opposition was raised against ...
... returned the coarsest possible answer ; desir- ing her ladyship to kiss what he had whipped . The regent , Morton , having rendered himself unpo- pular by various acts of rapacity and cruelty , so strong an opposition was raised against ...
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... returning from stag hunting in Athole , in his way towards Dunfermling , he was invited by the Earl of Gowrie to his house of Ruthven , near Perth . The earl , who was at the head of the conspiracy , instantly sent to advertise his ...
... returning from stag hunting in Athole , in his way towards Dunfermling , he was invited by the Earl of Gowrie to his house of Ruthven , near Perth . The earl , who was at the head of the conspiracy , instantly sent to advertise his ...
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... returned with his queen to Scotland in May , 1590 . " The solemnity of the queen's coronation , " says Robertson , " was conducted with great magnificence ; but so low had the order of bishops fallen in the opi- nion of the public ...
... returned with his queen to Scotland in May , 1590 . " The solemnity of the queen's coronation , " says Robertson , " was conducted with great magnificence ; but so low had the order of bishops fallen in the opi- nion of the public ...
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... returned into the room where the king was ; but before they had time to close the door , Gowrie rushed in with a drawn sword in each hand , followed by seven of his at- tendants well armed , and , with a loud voice , threat- ened them ...
... returned into the room where the king was ; but before they had time to close the door , Gowrie rushed in with a drawn sword in each hand , followed by seven of his at- tendants well armed , and , with a loud voice , threat- ened them ...
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... returned in the evening to Falkland . Diligent search was made for the man in armour , from whom great discoveries were expected ; but Henderson , the Earl of Gowrie's steward , who , upon a promise of pardon , confessed himself to be ...
... returned in the evening to Falkland . Diligent search was made for the man in armour , from whom great discoveries were expected ; but Henderson , the Earl of Gowrie's steward , who , upon a promise of pardon , confessed himself to be ...
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Lives of Scottish Poets: With Ports. and Vignettes, Volume 2 Joseph] [Robertson No preview available - 2016 |
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Page 97 - THE dews of summer night did fall ; The moon, sweet regent of the sky, Silvered the walls of Cumnor Hall, And many an oak that grew thereby.
Page 100 - In Cumnor Hall, so lone and drear. Full many a piercing scream was heard, And many a cry of mortal fear.
Page 56 - On two unequal crutches propt he came, Milton's on this, on that one Johnston's name. The decent Knight retir'd with sober rage, Withdrew his hand, and clos'd the pompous page. But...
Page 131 - I believe, Sir, you have a great many. Norway, too, has noble wild prospects ; and Lapland is remarkable for prodigious noble wild prospects. But, Sir, let me tell you the noblest prospect which a Scotchman ever sees is the high road that leads him to England !" ' This unexpected and pointed sally produced a roar of applause.
Page 27 - Premonition to all most mighty Monarchs, Kings, Free Princes, and States of Christendom...
Page 100 - My spirits flag — my hopes decay — Still that dread death-bell smites my ear ; And many a boding seems to say, ' Countess, prepare, thy end is near...
Page 100 - And in that manor now no more Is cheerful feast and sprightly ball ; For ever since that dreary hour Have spirits haunted Cumnor Hall. The village maids, with fearful glance, Avoid the ancient moss-grown wall ; Nor ever lead the merry dance Among the groves of Cumnor Hall. Full many a traveller oft hath sigh'd, And pensive wept the countess...
Page 98 - I rose up with the cheerful morn, No lark more blithe, no flower more gay ; And, like the bird that haunts the thorn, So merrily sung the livelong day. "If that my beauty is but small, Among court ladies all despised, Why didst thou rend it from that hall, Where, scornful earl, it well was prized?
Page 142 - What would you have me retract? I thought your book an imposture; I think it an imposture still. For this opinion I have given my reasons to the public, which I here dare you to refute. Your rage I defy. Your abilities, since your Homer, are not so formidable, and what I hear of your morals inclines me to pay regard not to what you shall say, but to what you shall prove. You may print this if you will. SAM. JOHNSON.
Page 72 - Thro' every age with dauntless valour fought On every hostile ground? while o'er their breast, Companion to the silver star, blest type Of fame unsullied and superior deed, Distinguish'd ornament! their native plant Surrounds the sainted cross, with costly row Of gems, emblaz'd, and flame of radiant gold, A sacred mark, their glory and their pride. But wouldst thou know how first th...