Our native land, or, Scenes and sketches from British history, by the author of 'Scriptural instruction for the least and lowest'.1855 |
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... duke of that country , who seemed to him better fitted to reign over England than either Edgar or Harold ; and a communication passed between them , in which Edward told William that he should like to adopt him for his heir . I ought to ...
... duke of that country , who seemed to him better fitted to reign over England than either Edgar or Harold ; and a communication passed between them , in which Edward told William that he should like to adopt him for his heir . I ought to ...
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... Duke , in the room of the poor imprisoned Robert . The ceremony took place , and Henry and his son prepared to return to England . They did not , however , sail in the same ship . Henry left Normandy first , and William was to follow ...
... Duke , in the room of the poor imprisoned Robert . The ceremony took place , and Henry and his son prepared to return to England . They did not , however , sail in the same ship . Henry left Normandy first , and William was to follow ...
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... Duke of Austria ; for Leopold had become his enemy in consequence of quarrel which had taken place between them during the crusade . Richard's precau- tions however were of no use ; he was dis- covered , and taken prisoner ; carried to ...
... Duke of Austria ; for Leopold had become his enemy in consequence of quarrel which had taken place between them during the crusade . Richard's precau- tions however were of no use ; he was dis- covered , and taken prisoner ; carried to ...
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... Duke of Austria , and prevail upon him to give Richard his liberty . But the minstrel did all that affection and perseverance in his master's cause could do . He gave information to the nobles of England ; he told them where their king ...
... Duke of Austria , and prevail upon him to give Richard his liberty . But the minstrel did all that affection and perseverance in his master's cause could do . He gave information to the nobles of England ; he told them where their king ...
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... crown of which he took possession at Richard's death . You will remember there was an elder brother named Geoffrey , who had died , leaving a little son called Arthur , who became Duke of Brittanny . A CRUEL KING, AND A WEAK.
... crown of which he took possession at Richard's death . You will remember there was an elder brother named Geoffrey , who had died , leaving a little son called Arthur , who became Duke of Brittanny . A CRUEL KING, AND A WEAK.
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Page 3 - The shuddering tenant of the frigid zone Boldly proclaims that happiest spot his own ; Extols the treasures of his stormy seas, And his long nights of revelry and ease : The naked negro, panting at the line, Boasts of his golden sands and palmy wine, Basks in the glare, or stems the tepid wave, And thanks his gods for all the good they gave. Such is the patriot's boast where'er we roam, His first, best country, ever is at home.
Page 272 - Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows While proudly riding o'er the azure realm In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes; Youth on the prow, and pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey.
Page 160 - Now stir the fire, and close the shutters fast, Let fall the curtains, wheel the sofa round, And while the bubbling and loud hissing urn Throws up a steamy column, and the cups That cheer but not inebriate, wait on each, So let us welcome peaceful evening in.
Page 28 - Other Romans shall arise, Heedless of a soldier's name, Sounds, not arms, shall win the prize, Harmony the path to fame. Then the progeny that springs From the forests of our land, Arm'd with thunder, clad with wings, Shall a wider world command. Regions Caesar never knew, Thy posterity shall sway, Where his eagles never flew, None invincible as they.
Page 243 - Mighty victor, mighty lord ! Low on his funeral couch he lies ! No pitying heart, no eye, afford A tear to grace his obsequies.
Page 180 - Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude ; Thy tooth is not so keen, Because thou art not seen, Although thy breath be rude.
Page 287 - Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.
Page 279 - Thus this brook has conveyed his ashes into Avon, Avon into Severn, Severn into the narrow seas, they into the main ocean; and thus the ashes of Wickliffe are the emblem of his doctrine, which now is dispersed all the world over."* — Church History.
Page 9 - Heavens! what a goodly prospect spreads around, Of hills, and dales, and woods, and lawns, and spires, And glittering towns, and gilded streams, till all The stretching landscape into smoke decays!
Page 2 - But where to find that happiest spot below Who can direct, when all pretend to know ? The shuddering tenant of the frigid zone Boldly proclaims that happiest spot his own ; Extols the treasures of his stormy seas, And his long nights of revelry and ease : The naked Negro, panting at the line, Boasts of his golden sands and palmy wine, Basks in the glare, or stems the tepid wave, And thanks his gods for all the good they gave.