The History of Scotland, During the Reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI.: Until His Accession to the Crown of England: with a Review of the Scottish History Previous to that Period: and an Appendix Containing Original Papers, Volume 2J. Bioren and T. L. Plowman, 1811 |
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Página 54
... matter of so much consequence to the nation , the taking a few steps without her knowledge could hardly be reckoned criminal ; and while every person concerned , even Mary and Norfolk themselves , declared that nothing should be ...
... matter of so much consequence to the nation , the taking a few steps without her knowledge could hardly be reckoned criminal ; and while every person concerned , even Mary and Norfolk themselves , declared that nothing should be ...
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... matter to accomplish their design . * Morton , who could no longer keep the king shut up within the walls of Stirling castle , having called a parliament to meet at Edinburgh , brought him thither . James made his entry into the capital ...
... matter to accomplish their design . * Morton , who could no longer keep the king shut up within the walls of Stirling castle , having called a parliament to meet at Edinburgh , brought him thither . James made his entry into the capital ...
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... matter . " But , " continued he , " as I neither consented to " this treasonable act , nor assisted in the committing of it , so it was impossible for me to reveal or to prevent it . To " whom could I make the discovery ? The queen was ...
... matter . " But , " continued he , " as I neither consented to " this treasonable act , nor assisted in the committing of it , so it was impossible for me to reveal or to prevent it . To " whom could I make the discovery ? The queen was ...
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... matter , " said Glamis fiercely , " better children weep , than bearded men . " These words made a deep impression on the king's mind , and were never forgotten . The conspirators , without regarding his tears or indignation , dismissed ...
... matter , " said Glamis fiercely , " better children weep , than bearded men . " These words made a deep impression on the king's mind , and were never forgotten . The conspirators , without regarding his tears or indignation , dismissed ...
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... matter of form to renew every year . They served not only to amuse that unhappy princess with some prospect of liberty ; but furnished an apology for eluding the solicitations of foreign powers in her behalf ; and were of use to overawe ...
... matter of form to renew every year . They served not only to amuse that unhappy princess with some prospect of liberty ; but furnished an apology for eluding the solicitations of foreign powers in her behalf ; and were of use to overawe ...
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Palavras e frases frequentes
accusation ambassador Anders answer appear appointed Argyll Arran assembly authority betwixt bishop bishop of Ross Bothwell Cald Camd castle cause Cecil church clergy commanded commissioners conduct confederates consent conspiracy conspirators court Crawf crime crown danger death declared duke duke of Guise earl of Lennox earl of Mar earl of Murray Edinburgh effect Elizabeth endeavoured enemies England English estates faction favour fear France French hands hath honour house of Guise Huntly James king king of Scots king's kingdom Kirkaldy Lennox letters liberty lord lordship Maitland majesty's marriage Mary Mary's matter means Melv ment ministers Morton murder nation nobles parliament party person popish present prince privy council proceedings promise protestant queen of Scots queen's majesty realm reason received regent religion rigour Ruthven Scotland Scottish queen sent sentence shew sovereign Spotsw subjects suffered thereof thing thought Throkmorton tion treated unto utmost zeal zour
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Página 35 - Macgill, and Buchanan, to wait upon the Duke of Norfolk, the Earl of Sussex, and Sir Ralph Sadler, and...
Página 90 - Those very qualities, however, which now render his character less amiable, fitted him to be the instrument of Providence for advancing the Reformation among a fierce people, and enabled him to face dangers, and to surmount opposition, from which a person of a more gentle spirit would have been apt to shrink back.
Página 150 - That if any rebellion shall be ex" cited in the kingdom, or any thing attempted to the hurt *' of her majesty's person, by or for any person pretending " a title to the crown, the queen shall empower twenty-four " persons, by a commission under the great seal, to examine
Página 185 - With regard to the queen's person, a circumstance not to be omitted in writing the history of a female reign, all contemporary authors agree in ascribing to Mary the utmost beauty of countenance, and elegance of shape, of which the human form is capable. Her hair was black, though, according to the fashion of that age, she frequently wore borrowed locks, and of different colours. Her eyes were a dark grey ; her complexion was exquisitely fine ; and her hands and arms remarkably delicate, both as...
Página 298 - ... herself; for that they discourse of some things, which were unknown to any other than to herself and Bothwell ; and as it is hard to counterfeit so many, so the matter of them, and the manner how these men came by them is such, as it seemeth that God, in whose sight murder and bloodshed of the innocent is abominable, would not permit the same to be hid or concealed.
Página 289 - ... deep grief and sorrow; nor does it seem possible to make her forget the same. Still she repeats these words,
Página 269 - The nobles exhausting their fortunes by the expense of frequent attendance upon the English court, and by attempts to imitate the manners and luxury of their more wealthy neighbours, multiplied exactions upon the people, who durst hardly utter complaints which they knew would never reach the ear of their sovereign, nor move him to grant them any redress.
Página 380 - ... nor will not consent by any persuasion to abandon the lord Bothwell for her husband, but avoweth constantly that she will live and die with him; and saith, that if it were put to her choice to relinquish her crown and kingdom, or the lord Bothwell, she would leave her kingdom and dignity to go a simple damsel with him, and that she will never consent that he shall fare worse, or have more harm than herself.
Página 184 - To all the charms of beauty, and the utmost elegance of external form, she added those accomplishments which render their impression irresistible. Polite, affable, insinuating, sprightly, and capable of speaking and of writing with equal ease and dignity.
Página 268 - James acquired such an immense accession of wealth, of power, and of splendour, that the nobles, astonished and intimidated, thought it vain to struggle for privileges which they were now unable to defend. Nor was it from fear alone that they submitted to the yoke : James, partial to his countrymen, and willing that they should partake in his good fortune, loaded them with riches and honours; and the hope of his favour concurred with the dread of his power, in taming their fierce and independent...