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... James unless he would first promise them that it should be kept confidential . A base un- trustful attitude , and unfortunate . James could hardly commit himself on paper , and then betray them : after such a warrant is awarded by the ...
... James unless he would first promise them that it should be kept confidential . A base un- trustful attitude , and unfortunate . James could hardly commit himself on paper , and then betray them : after such a warrant is awarded by the ...
Page 180
... James , when the intrigue began , was desperate with impatience , de- termined not to be jockeyed out of the succession . He began it with bitter prejudice against Cecil , 36 " a very wise man , but much hated in England , by reason of ...
... James , when the intrigue began , was desperate with impatience , de- termined not to be jockeyed out of the succession . He began it with bitter prejudice against Cecil , 36 " a very wise man , but much hated in England , by reason of ...
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... James's face , while the trouble blew over . That is why he wanted --and thought he had obtained , except that his agent had never re- turned - sanction to use French ports in an emergency . And that is the truth of these terrible ...
... James's face , while the trouble blew over . That is why he wanted --and thought he had obtained , except that his agent had never re- turned - sanction to use French ports in an emergency . And that is the truth of these terrible ...
Contents
THE ENGLand of RaleGHS CHILDHOOD | 1 |
STUDENT AND SOLDIER | 7 |
IRELAND | 14 |
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