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Spenser ( present as Lord Grey's personal secretary ) went out of his way2 ° to defend his master from the charge that he had been cruel , and had even broken promises ( or , at any rate , half - promises ) of quarter .
Spenser ( present as Lord Grey's personal secretary ) went out of his way2 ° to defend his master from the charge that he had been cruel , and had even broken promises ( or , at any rate , half - promises ) of quarter .
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When Ralegh , officially present as Captain of the Guard , came nearer , he said : Sir Walter Ralegh , I thank God that you are present . I had an infinite desire to speak with you , to ask your forgiveness ere I died .
When Ralegh , officially present as Captain of the Guard , came nearer , he said : Sir Walter Ralegh , I thank God that you are present . I had an infinite desire to speak with you , to ask your forgiveness ere I died .
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Hereupon was grounded the slander upon Mr. Secretary , whereof he is as clear as any man here present . Cecil drove home his victory by a fierce " slating ” of Essex , who stood there trapped by his own folly , the noises of his own ...
Hereupon was grounded the slander upon Mr. Secretary , whereof he is as clear as any man here present . Cecil drove home his victory by a fierce " slating ” of Essex , who stood there trapped by his own folly , the noises of his own ...
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