The Life of His Grace Arthur, Duke, Marquis, and Earl of Wellington ... with Copious Details and Delineations, Historical, Political, and Military, of the Various Important Services in which He Has Been Engaged in ...J. and J. Cundee ..., [181-?], 1814 - Generals |
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Page 108
... emperor's officers , and to usurp the government , which he faithfully executed , making the servants of the Emperor tributary ; and arranging the whole administration for his employer , the Raja Saho . On this occasion Ranojee ...
... emperor's officers , and to usurp the government , which he faithfully executed , making the servants of the Emperor tributary ; and arranging the whole administration for his employer , the Raja Saho . On this occasion Ranojee ...
Page 179
... Emperor took in the affairs of Spain ; and repeatedly asserted , " I will suffer my head to be cut off , if , within a quarter of an hour af- ter your Majesty's arrival at Bayonne , the Emperor shall not have recognized you as King of ...
... Emperor took in the affairs of Spain ; and repeatedly asserted , " I will suffer my head to be cut off , if , within a quarter of an hour af- ter your Majesty's arrival at Bayonne , the Emperor shall not have recognized you as King of ...
Page 181
... Emperor expressions so disgusting and humi- liating , that I dare not record them . " The real scene , however , is known to have been thus : -the Queen , in a transport of passion , ad- dressing Ferdinand , cried out , " Traitor ! you ...
... Emperor expressions so disgusting and humi- liating , that I dare not record them . " The real scene , however , is known to have been thus : -the Queen , in a transport of passion , ad- dressing Ferdinand , cried out , " Traitor ! you ...
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