Lives and Letters of the Devereux, Earls of Essex: In the Reigns of Elizabeth, James I., and Charles I., 1540-1646, Volume 2 |
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... received un- questioned by every subsequent writer , has stated that Lord Mountjoy was nominated ; that his ap- pointment was opposed by Essex , on the ground that he was not sufficiently experienced in the conduct of warlike affairs ...
... received un- questioned by every subsequent writer , has stated that Lord Mountjoy was nominated ; that his ap- pointment was opposed by Essex , on the ground that he was not sufficiently experienced in the conduct of warlike affairs ...
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... received and to live as a good subject ; and because he has " vilely abused our mercy , " she is in no way disposed to receive him as yet he is only to receive him on " simple sub- " mission to our mercy . " Yet , if that drive him to ...
... received and to live as a good subject ; and because he has " vilely abused our mercy , " she is in no way disposed to receive him as yet he is only to receive him on " simple sub- " mission to our mercy . " Yet , if that drive him to ...
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... received a letter by Orme , my servant , signed by your LL . , my Lord Chamberlain , my Lord North , and by Mr. Secretary , wherein ' S. P. O. you signify Her Maj . mislike of my sending back C 2 СНАР . І. 19 ROBERT , EARL OF ESSEX .
... received a letter by Orme , my servant , signed by your LL . , my Lord Chamberlain , my Lord North , and by Mr. Secretary , wherein ' S. P. O. you signify Her Maj . mislike of my sending back C 2 СНАР . І. 19 ROBERT , EARL OF ESSEX .
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... received Her Maj . denial of my humble motion , to solicit Her Maj . and your LL . , that my successor might quickly be sent after me ; for he that shall do two such offices , and discharge them as he ought , should not value his life ...
... received Her Maj . denial of my humble motion , to solicit Her Maj . and your LL . , that my successor might quickly be sent after me ; for he that shall do two such offices , and discharge them as he ought , should not value his life ...
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... received , I find it more than time I were there . The one of them shews the misery of the army , which is to be sustained for this week only with all the means they have or can think The other is the drawing of the troops into idle ...
... received , I find it more than time I were there . The one of them shews the misery of the army , which is to be sustained for this week only with all the means they have or can think The other is the drawing of the troops into idle ...
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Page 222 - I rather think it was in his face. Much was the hurry and confusion; cloths and napkins were at hand to make all clean. His Majesty then got up and would dance with the Queen of Sheba, but he fell down and humbled himself before her and was carried to an inner chamber and laid on a bed of state, which was not a little defiled with the presents of the Queen which had been bestowed on his garments, such as wine, cream, jelly, beverage, cakes, spices, and other good matters.
Page 223 - Now did appear, in rich dress, Hope, Faith and Charity: Hope did assay to speak, but wine rendered her endeavours so feeble that she withdrew, and hoped the King would excuse her brevity; Faith was then all alone, for I am certain she was not...
Page 136 - For the Queen! For the Queen! A plot is laid for my life!
Page 168 - Cecil"' shall be able to keep as many men at his heels as he, and more too. He may also match in a better house than his, and so that fear is not worth the fearing. But if the father continue, he will be able to break the branches, and pull up the tree, root and all. Lose not your advantage ; if you do, I read your destiny. Let the queen hold Bothwell" while she hath him; he will ever be the canker of her estate and safety.
Page 256 - Shall I? Shall I?', then lolled about his neck, then 'For God's sake give thy Lady this kiss for me' in the same manner at the stair's head, at the middle of the stairs, and at the stair's foot.
Page 111 - Your profession of affection, and offer of good offices, are welcome to me : For answer to them, I will say but this ; that you have believed I have been kind to you ; and you may believe that I cannot be other, either upon humour, or mine own election. I am a stranger to all poetical conceits, or else I should say somewhat of your poetical example.
Page 223 - I will now, in good sooth, declare to you, who will not blab, that the gunpowder fright is got out of all our heads, and we are going on, hereabouts, as if the devil was contriving every man should blow up himself, by wild riot, excess, and devastation of time and temperance.
Page 133 - ... they should have hearing and justice. Whereupon the earl of Essex in a very loud and furious voice declared. That his life was sought, and that he should have been murdered in his bed, and that he had been perfidiously dealt...
Page 167 - I am not wise enough to give you advice, but if you take it for a good counsel to relent towards this tyrant, you will repent it when it shall be too late.
Page 168 - His son shall be the youngest Earl of England but one ; and, if his father be now kept down, Will Cecil shall be able to keep as many men at his heels as he, and more too.