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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... told neither her state as a prisoner , nor her preroga queen , could exempt her from subjection to the England , and threatened , if she refused to plead ceed against her , although she were absent . She with undiminished firmness ...
... told neither her state as a prisoner , nor her preroga queen , could exempt her from subjection to the England , and threatened , if she refused to plead ceed against her , although she were absent . She with undiminished firmness ...
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... told her that the most serene Queen Elizabeth , being informed , to her great grief and trouble of mind , that she had * * Dr. Lingard . conspired the destruction of her person and of th of. [ A.D. 1586 . 33 A.D. 1586. ] ELIZABETH .
... told her that the most serene Queen Elizabeth , being informed , to her great grief and trouble of mind , that she had * * Dr. Lingard . conspired the destruction of her person and of th of. [ A.D. 1586 . 33 A.D. 1586. ] ELIZABETH .
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... told her that the validity and acts of parliament did not depend upon th quity , -that new laws were as good as old o equally binding , -that it did not become her against them , and that , in spite of her prot were all resolved to ...
... told her that the validity and acts of parliament did not depend upon th quity , -that new laws were as good as old o equally binding , -that it did not become her against them , and that , in spite of her prot were all resolved to ...
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... told her was subject her protest agreed that with the their com lly founded nst the said Burghley , er her grave ity of laws their anti- ones , and er to speak otests , they hat said act ady to hear n Elizabeth . ed the case Babington's ...
... told her was subject her protest agreed that with the their com lly founded nst the said Burghley , er her grave ity of laws their anti- ones , and er to speak otests , they hat said act ady to hear n Elizabeth . ed the case Babington's ...
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... told Sir Amyas Paw- let that history made mention how the realm of England was used to shed royal blood . But though Elizabeth had procured a sentence , she paused at the prospect of the block , being resolved , as was usual with her ...
... told Sir Amyas Paw- let that history made mention how the realm of England was used to shed royal blood . But though Elizabeth had procured a sentence , she paused at the prospect of the block , being resolved , as was usual with her ...
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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.