The Harleian Miscellany, Or, A Collection of Scarce, Curious, and Entertaining Pamphlets and Tracts, as Well in Manuscript as in Print, Found in the Late Earl of Oxford's Library, Interspersed with Historical, Political, and Critical Notes, Volume 4William Oldys, John Malham R. Dutton, 1809 - Great Britain Chronologically arranged with the original Samuel Johnson introduction, this collection offers rare and entertaining tracts and pamphlets in manuscript and printed forms. Interspersed are historical, political and critical notes from the library of Edward Harley, second earl of Oxford. This collection was edited by Harley's secretary, William Oldys, and Samuel Johnson in the original edition, 1744-1746. |
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Page 142
... army , when they are going to battle ; yes , and it is no less fit speech to be spoken in the head of a council upon a deliberation of an entrance into a war ; neither speak I this to disparage the Spanish nation , whom I take to be of ...
... army , when they are going to battle ; yes , and it is no less fit speech to be spoken in the head of a council upon a deliberation of an entrance into a war ; neither speak I this to disparage the Spanish nation , whom I take to be of ...
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... army enough to keep every man a prisoner ; and for that also the deputy expected instantly to be assailed by the rebels ; and again there was no barque to throw them into , and send them away by sea , they were all put to the sword ...
... army enough to keep every man a prisoner ; and for that also the deputy expected instantly to be assailed by the rebels ; and again there was no barque to throw them into , and send them away by sea , they were all put to the sword ...
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... army of land forces , to the number of fifty - thousand veteran soldiers , under the conduct of the Duke of Parma , the best commander , next the French King , the fourth of his time . These were designed to join with forces at sea ...
... army of land forces , to the number of fifty - thousand veteran soldiers , under the conduct of the Duke of Parma , the best commander , next the French King , the fourth of his time . These were designed to join with forces at sea ...
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... army , such as , upon several occasions and pretences , they have ever had on foot in one part or other of Christendom , now by the space al- most of six - score years , than in the strength of their several dominions and provinces ...
... army , such as , upon several occasions and pretences , they have ever had on foot in one part or other of Christendom , now by the space al- most of six - score years , than in the strength of their several dominions and provinces ...
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... army , and cut them all in pieces ; for they , like a brave infantry , when they could make no honourable retreat , and would take no disho- nourable flight , made good the place with their lives . This entrance of the battle did whet ...
... army , and cut them all in pieces ; for they , like a brave infantry , when they could make no honourable retreat , and would take no disho- nourable flight , made good the place with their lives . This entrance of the battle did whet ...
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Page 237 - For the Lord God will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed.
Page 288 - He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth ; he maketh lightnings for the rain ; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries.
Page 554 - ... had I but served God as diligently as I have served the king, he would not have given me over in my grey hairs.
Page 203 - ... having of May games, Whitsun ales, and morris dances, and the setting up of maypoles and other sports therewith used: so as the same be had in due and convenient time, without impediment or neglect of divine service...
Page 350 - And the House of Representatives, by protestation, saving to themselves the liberty of exhibiting at any time hereafter any further articles or other accusation...
Page 465 - Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal and the Commons in this present Parliament assembled and by authority of the same...
Page 296 - From lightning and tempest; from plague, pestilence, and famine ; from battle and murder, and from sudden death, Good Lord, deliver us.
Page 178 - Lastly, let us remember, in how many instances we have all left undone those things which we ought to have done, and done those things which we ought not to have done.
Page 520 - Court, commanding them neither to spare for any cost, expense, or travayle, to make such a triumphant banquet as they might not only wonder at it here, but also make a glorious report of it in their country, to the great honour of the king and his realm.
Page 233 - I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair : I hid not my face from shame and spitting.