Vindiciae Hibernicae, Or, Ireland Vindicated: An Attempt to Develop and Expose a Few of the Multifarious Errors and Misrepresentations Respecting Ireland, in the Histories of May, Temple, Whitelack, Borlace, Rushworth, Clarendon, Cox, Carte, Leland, Warner, Macauley, Hume, and Others : Particularly in the Legendary Tales of the Pretended Conspiracy and Massacre of 1641 |
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... chapter of original matter . In some cases , however , I may have given more quota- tions than were necessary : but this error is venial . Those who are satisfied with one or two authorities , out of six or eight , might pass over the ...
... chapter of original matter . In some cases , however , I may have given more quota- tions than were necessary : but this error is venial . Those who are satisfied with one or two authorities , out of six or eight , might pass over the ...
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... chapter or page , a mode of reference of little avail . Who will take the trouble of canvassing a volume of four or five hundred pages , to verify a passage , with no clue to guide him to the particular page or even chapter of the work ...
... chapter or page , a mode of reference of little avail . Who will take the trouble of canvassing a volume of four or five hundred pages , to verify a passage , with no clue to guide him to the particular page or even chapter of the work ...
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... use of the book of common prayer was likewise forbidden , under heavy penalties . These statements appear so incredible , that I deem it necessary to thors are servile copyists , who implicitly follow in the CHAPTER I. 27.
... use of the book of common prayer was likewise forbidden , under heavy penalties . These statements appear so incredible , that I deem it necessary to thors are servile copyists , who implicitly follow in the CHAPTER I. 27.
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... 24 Rushworth , IV . 158 . Let it be observed that page 565 occurs twice in Rushworth , Vol . IV- and that the above extract is from the second of the two pages . and once mighty empire of Hindostan prostrate at the feet CHAPTER I. 31.
... 24 Rushworth , IV . 158 . Let it be observed that page 565 occurs twice in Rushworth , Vol . IV- and that the above extract is from the second of the two pages . and once mighty empire of Hindostan prostrate at the feet CHAPTER I. 31.
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... the blackness of the Irish rebellion , though at the same time they think every little reflexion too hard and sharp that touches upon the English rebellion . And if a writer cannot divest himself not only of the CHAPTER I. 33.
... the blackness of the Irish rebellion , though at the same time they think every little reflexion too hard and sharp that touches upon the English rebellion . And if a writer cannot divest himself not only of the CHAPTER I. 33.
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Page 466 - Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me ye cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels; for I was an hungered and ye gave me no meat ; I was thirsty and ye gave me no drink ; I was a stranger and ye took me not in ; naked and ye clothed me not ; sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.
Page 192 - It blesseth him that gives, and him that takes: 'Tis mightiest in the mightiest: it becomes The throned monarch better than his crown ; His sceptre shows the force of temporal power, The attribute to awe and majesty, Wherein doth sit the dread and...
Page 424 - Being thus entered, we refused them quarter ; having the day before summoned the Town. I believe we put to the sword the whole number of the defendants. I do not think Thirty of the whole number escaped with their lives. Those that did, are in safe custody for the Barbadoes.
Page 155 - Days, and then and there to abide orderly and soberly, during the time of the Common Prayer, Preachings or other Service of God there to be used and ministered ; upon pain of punishment by the censures of the Church...
Page 166 - For there is no nation of people under the sun that doth love equal and indifferent justice better than the Irish, or will rest better satisfied with the execution thereof, although it be against themselves ; so as they may have the protection and benefit of the law when upon just cause they do desire it.
Page 469 - Rebellion ! foul, dishonouring word, Whose wrongful blight so oft has stain'd The holiest cause that tongue or sword Of mortal ever lost or gain'd. How many a spirit, born to bless, Hath sunk beneath that withering name, Whom but a day's, an hour's success Had wafted to eternal fame...
Page 450 - ... have or enjoy the benefit of this article, that shall neglect or refuse to take the oath of allegiance, made by act of parliament in England, in the first year of the reign of their present majesties, when thereunto required.
Page 450 - ... as are consistent with the laws of Ireland, or as they did enjoy in the reign of king Charles II. ; and their majesties, as soon as their affairs will permit them to summon a parliament in this kingdom, will endeavour to procure the said Roman catholics such further security in that particular, as may preserve them from any disturbance upon the account of their said religion.
Page 450 - ... obedience, and their and every of their heirs, shall hold, possess, and enjoy, all and every their estates of freehold and inheritance, and all the rights, titles, and interests...
Page 363 - My father's spirit in arms ! all is not well; I doubt some foul play: 'would, the night were come! Till then sit still, my soul: Foul deeds will rise, Though all the earth o'erwhelm them, to men's eyes.