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... Soon his health became troublesome , and a severe cold ( probably contracted in Hyde Park , where he spent his first London night ) gradually settled on his lungs . After re- visiting Scotland , he went south again for the milder ...
... Soon his health became troublesome , and a severe cold ( probably contracted in Hyde Park , where he spent his first London night ) gradually settled on his lungs . After re- visiting Scotland , he went south again for the milder ...
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... soon became a devoted follower of Mr. Parnell . In the House of Commons he displayed great judgment , and was esteemed by men of all parties . He disapproved of the socialistic tendencies of Mr. Davitt , and was a warm supporter of that ...
... soon became a devoted follower of Mr. Parnell . In the House of Commons he displayed great judgment , and was esteemed by men of all parties . He disapproved of the socialistic tendencies of Mr. Davitt , and was a warm supporter of that ...
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... : Sir James Melville vainly warned the king that under his careless manner he hid deep and dangerous designs . He and the king were soon almost inseparable companions . The king and Arran were convinced that the mission of Gray Gray 13.
... : Sir James Melville vainly warned the king that under his careless manner he hid deep and dangerous designs . He and the king were soon almost inseparable companions . The king and Arran were convinced that the mission of Gray Gray 13.
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... soon afterwards killed in a border affray by Kerr of Ferniehirst , an intimate friend of Arran . Wotton expressed his strong suspicion that this ' brave young English nobleman ' owed his death to Arran's instigation , and the king ...
... soon afterwards killed in a border affray by Kerr of Ferniehirst , an intimate friend of Arran . Wotton expressed his strong suspicion that this ' brave young English nobleman ' owed his death to Arran's instigation , and the king ...
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... soon separated , he had no issue . By his second wife , Lady Mary Stewart , eldest daughter of Robert , earl of Orkney , whom he married in July 1585 ( Cal . State Papers , Scottish Series , p . 501 ) , he had two sons ( Andrew , sixth ...
... soon separated , he had no issue . By his second wife , Lady Mary Stewart , eldest daughter of Robert , earl of Orkney , whom he married in July 1585 ( Cal . State Papers , Scottish Series , p . 501 ) , he had two sons ( Andrew , sixth ...
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