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... stand for the whole kingdom of England , for to what do the thoughts of the exile turn if it be not to the white cliffs of Albion — and it may be affirmed that for the vast majority of exiles the vision which those words conjure up is a ...
... stand for the whole kingdom of England , for to what do the thoughts of the exile turn if it be not to the white cliffs of Albion — and it may be affirmed that for the vast majority of exiles the vision which those words conjure up is a ...
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... stand with bold dignity from amidst the surrounding buildings , its form clearly defined against the distant hills , above the skyline of which is seen the beautiful CH . II THE CATHEDRAL FROM AFAR 19 Perpendicular Tower- CHAPTER II ...
... stand with bold dignity from amidst the surrounding buildings , its form clearly defined against the distant hills , above the skyline of which is seen the beautiful CH . II THE CATHEDRAL FROM AFAR 19 Perpendicular Tower- CHAPTER II ...
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... a gilt angel . Yet another and a more intimate view , though marred by the prison in the foreground , is to be had from the little hill on which St. Martin's Church stands , half a 22 AN INSPIRITING VIEW CHAP . mile to the east.
... a gilt angel . Yet another and a more intimate view , though marred by the prison in the foreground , is to be had from the little hill on which St. Martin's Church stands , half a 22 AN INSPIRITING VIEW CHAP . mile to the east.
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... stands ready to take charge of bicycles beneath the ancient gateway of Christ Church , giving on to the Cathedral . The lofty nave , the beautiful choir , the various chapels , each with its point of interest , its ancient tradition ...
... stands ready to take charge of bicycles beneath the ancient gateway of Christ Church , giving on to the Cathedral . The lofty nave , the beautiful choir , the various chapels , each with its point of interest , its ancient tradition ...
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... himself at the time that Laud was a prisoner in the Tower of London , by breaking some of the Cathedral's glass windows , " standing on the top of the city ladder , near sixty steps 36 " BLUE DICK " -ICONOCLAST CHAP . high , D 2.
... himself at the time that Laud was a prisoner in the Tower of London , by breaking some of the Cathedral's glass windows , " standing on the top of the city ladder , near sixty steps 36 " BLUE DICK " -ICONOCLAST CHAP . high , D 2.
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Page 418 - Be brave then ; for your captain is brave, and vows reformation. There shall be, in England, seven halfpenny loaves sold for a penny : the threehooped pot shall have ten hoops ; and I will make it felony to drink small beer: all the realm shall be in common, and in Cheapside shall my palfrey go to grass.
Page 23 - WHAN that Aprille with his shoures soote The droghte of March hath perced to the roote. And bathed every veyne in swich licour, Of which vertu engendred is the flour...
Page 146 - tis, to cast one's eyes so low ! The crows and choughs that wing the midway air Show scarce so gross as beetles : half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire, dreadful trade! Methinks he seems no bigger than his head : The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice ; and yond tall anchoring bark, Diminish'd to her cock; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight : the murmuring surge, That on the unnumber'd idle pebbles chafes, Cannot be heard so high. I'll look no more; Lest my brain...
Page 292 - Who God doth late and early pray More of his grace than gifts to lend ; And entertains the harmless day With a religious book or friend — This man is freed from servile bands Of hope to rise or fear to fall: Lord of himself, though not of lands, And, having nothing, yet hath all.
Page 418 - He had walk for an hundred sheep, and my mother milked thirty kine. He was able and did find the king a harness, with himself and his horse, while he came to the place that he should receive the king's wages.
Page 404 - This day is call'd the feast of Crispian : He that outlives this day, and comes safe home, Will stand a tip-toe when this day is named, And rouse him at the name of Crispian. He that shall live this day, and see old age, Will yearly on the vigil feast his neighbours, And say 'To-morrow is Saint Crispian': Then will he strip his sleeve and show his scars, And say 'These wounds I had on Crispin's day'.
Page 316 - Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother. Death, ere thou hast slain another Fair and learn'd and good as she, Time shall throw a dart at thee.
Page 221 - Madam, I am now become a convert to your way of thinking. I am convinced that all mankind are upon an equal footing ; and to give you an unquestionable proof, Madam, that I am in earnest, here is a very sensible, civil, well-behaved fellow-citizen, your footman ; I desire that he may be allowed to sit down and dine with us*.
Page 292 - HOW happy is he born and taught That serveth not another's will; Whose armour is his honest thought, And simple truth his utmost skill ! Whose passions not his masters are; Whose soul is still prepared for death, Untied unto the world by care Of public fame or private breath; Who envies none that chance doth raise...
Page 26 - The king he laughed, and swore "by St. Jone, I did not think it could be gone so soone ! — Now from the third question thou must not shrinke, But tell me here truly what I do thinke.