The Cabinet History of England, Civil, Military and Ecclesiastical: From the Invasion by Julius Caesar to the Year 1846, Volume 5Blackie and Son, 1855 - Great Britain |
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... give so show and colour to their proceedings ; and , t she desired they would look to their conscien remember that the theatre of the whole world wider than the kingdom of England . * She th plained , in a touching manner , of her hard ...
... give so show and colour to their proceedings ; and , t she desired they would look to their conscien remember that the theatre of the whole world wider than the kingdom of England . * She th plained , in a touching manner , of her hard ...
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... give orders for the immediate execution of the Queen of Scots . Mr. Serjeant Puckering , the speaker , in the name of the commons , pointed out the very dan- gerous consequences of sparing any longer the life of that wicked woman . He ...
... give orders for the immediate execution of the Queen of Scots . Mr. Serjeant Puckering , the speaker , in the name of the commons , pointed out the very dan- gerous consequences of sparing any longer the life of that wicked woman . He ...
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... give directions for her kinswoman's death , was to her a most grievous and irksome burden . then , changing her tone to keep up the panic - alar the cry for blood , she said that she would tell secret ; that she lately saw it written ...
... give directions for her kinswoman's death , was to her a most grievous and irksome burden . then , changing her tone to keep up the panic - alar the cry for blood , she said that she would tell secret ; that she lately saw it written ...
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... give his own s hostages for the future conduct of Mary if her lif spared . Elizabeth told him , in a word , that such g tees would be of little use when she was murdered . lièvre returned to London , where he remained som anxiously ...
... give his own s hostages for the future conduct of Mary if her lif spared . Elizabeth told him , in a word , that such g tees would be of little use when she was murdered . lièvre returned to London , where he remained som anxiously ...
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... give you my word they shall deserve no blame , nor do such things as you mention ; but , poor souls , it would do them good to see the last of their mistress ; and I hope your mistress , as a maiden queen , would not deny me , in regard ...
... give you my word they shall deserve no blame , nor do such things as you mention ; but , poor souls , it would do them good to see the last of their mistress ; and I hope your mistress , as a maiden queen , would not deny me , in regard ...
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Page 126 - That the liberties, franchises, privileges, and jurisdictions of Parliament are the ancient and undoubted birthright and inheritance of the subjects of England...
Page 213 - The King willeth that right be done according to the laws and customs of the realm; and that the statutes be put in due execution, that his subjects may have no cause to complain of any wrong or oppressions, contrary to their just rights and liberties, to the preservation whereof he holds himself as well obliged as of his prerogative.
Page 24 - God, you shall see how they agree in the person of a King. God hath power to create, or destroy, make or unmake at his pleasure, to give life or send death, to judge all, and to be judged nor accountable to none.
Page 126 - Parliament: and that in the handling and proceeding of those businesses every member of the House of Parliament hath and of right ought to have freedom of speech to propound, treat, reason and bring to conclusion the same...
Page 208 - You shall swear by the blessed Trinity, and by the sacrament you now propose to receive, never to disclose directly or indirectly, by word or circumstance, the matter that shall be proposed to you to keep secret, nor desist from the execution thereof until the rest shall give you leave.
Page 68 - I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die amongst you all, to lay down for my God, and for my kingdom, and for my people, my honour and my blood, even in the dust.
Page 153 - But before the end of the year 1554, acts had been passed by the parliament reviving all the old acts against heresy (1 and 2 Philip and Mary, c. 6), and repealing all statutes, articles, and provisions made against the see apostolic of Rome since the 20th year of King Henry VIII., and also for the re-establishment of all spiritual and ecclesiastical possessions and hereditaments conveyed to the laity (1 and 2 Philip and Mary, c.
Page 17 - I shall leave him dressed to posterity in the colours I saw him in the next progress after his inauguration; which was as green as the grass he trod on, with a feather in his cap, and a horn, instead of a sword, by his side : how suitable to his age, calling, or complexion, I leave others to judge from his pictures...
Page 68 - Let tyrants fear ! I have always so behaved myself, that, under God, I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and good will of my subjects...
Page 221 - I command you all that are here to take notice of what I have spoken at this time to be the true intent and meaning of what I granted you in your petition ; but especially you, my lords the judges, for to you only, under me, belongs the interpretation of laws ; for none of the houses of parliament, either joint or separate (what new doctrine so ever may be raised), have any power either to make or declare a law without my consent.