Memories of Westminster Hall: A Collection of Interesting Incidents, Anecdotes and Historical Sketches, Relating to Westminster Hall, Its Famous Judges and Lawyers and Its Great Trials, Volume 2Estes & Lauriat, 1874 - Courts |
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... part and parcel of the great French nation . Perhaps a son might keep up associations with his father's native country ; but in the natural course of things the association must grow weaker and weaker , un- II . - I MEMORIES ...
... part and parcel of the great French nation . Perhaps a son might keep up associations with his father's native country ; but in the natural course of things the association must grow weaker and weaker , un- II . - I MEMORIES ...
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... . What was the precise nature of his studies at Stonyhurst , and what progress he made in them , are questions that have been much debated , but it is certain that he applied himself resolutely to the study of Eng- 12 MEMORIES OF.
... . What was the precise nature of his studies at Stonyhurst , and what progress he made in them , are questions that have been much debated , but it is certain that he applied himself resolutely to the study of Eng- 12 MEMORIES OF.
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... knowledge of human failings . It is not in the nature of things that either Lady Doughty or her husband could have been greatly predisposed towards the youthful stranger , and Roger was shy and reserved and over WESTMINSTER HALL , 13.
... knowledge of human failings . It is not in the nature of things that either Lady Doughty or her husband could have been greatly predisposed towards the youthful stranger , and Roger was shy and reserved and over WESTMINSTER HALL , 13.
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... nature of the youth which disarmed ill - feeling . It is curious to observe in the letters which Roger Tichborne was ... natural as that of choosing an English life for his son and heir WESTMINSTER HALL . 15.
... nature of the youth which disarmed ill - feeling . It is curious to observe in the letters which Roger Tichborne was ... natural as that of choosing an English life for his son and heir WESTMINSTER HALL . 15.
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... natural enough that the mother's standard of perfection in a son - in - law should rise even above a reasonable height . But Jacob toiled seven years for Rachel ; and what would Roger not do to please the mother of the young lady whom ...
... natural enough that the mother's standard of perfection in a son - in - law should rise even above a reasonable height . But Jacob toiled seven years for Rachel ; and what would Roger not do to please the mother of the young lady whom ...
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Page 218 - Neither military nor civil pomp was wanting. The avenues were lined with grenadiers. The streets were kept clear by cavalry.
Page 221 - ... in amplitude of comprehension and richness of imagination superior to every orator, ancient or modern. There, with eyes reverentially fixed on Burke, appeared the finest gentleman of the age, his form developed by every manly exercise, his face beaming with intelligence and spirit, the ingenious, the chivalrous, the high-souled Windham.
Page 218 - Heathfield, recently ennobled for his memorable defence of Gibraltar against the fleets and armies of France and Spain. The long procession was closed by the Duke of Norfolk, Earl Marshal of the Realm, by the great dignitaries, and by the brothers and sons of the King. Last of all came the Prince of Wales, conspicuous by his fine person and noble bearing.
Page 218 - There the ambassadors of great kings and commonwealths gazed with admiration on a spectacle which no other country in the world could present.
Page 219 - Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire. The Sergeants made proclamation. Hastings advanced to the bar, and bent his knee. The culprit was indeed not unworthy of that great presence. He had ruled an extensive and populous country, had made laws and treaties, had sent forth armies, had set up and pulled down princes.
Page 113 - But if you have already determined of me, and that not only my death, but an infamous slander, must bring you the enjoying of your desired happiness, then I desire of God that he will pardon your great sin therein, and likewise mine enemies, the instruments thereof, and that he will not call you to a strict account for your unprincely and cruel usage of me, at his general judgment seat, where both you and myself must shortly appear, and in whose judgment I doubt not (whatsoever the world may think...
Page 113 - ... for whose sake I am now as I am, whose name I could some good while since have pointed unto your Grace, not being ignorant of my suspicion therein.
Page 113 - ... where both you and myself must shortly appear, and in whose judgment I doubt not (whatsoever the world may think of me) mine innocence shall be openly known, and sufficiently cleared. ' My last and only request shall be, that myself may only bear the burden of your grace's displeasure...
Page 221 - Fox and Sheridan, the English Demosthenes and the English Hyperides. There was Burke, ignorant, indeed, or negligent of the art of adapting his reasonings and his style to the capacity and taste of his hearers ; but in amplitude of comprehension and richness of imagination superior to every orator, ancient or modern.
Page 112 - YOUR grace's displeasure, and my imprisonment, are things so strange unto me, as what to write, or what to excuse, I am altogether ignorant. Whereas you send unto me (willing me to confess a truth, and so obtain your favour) by such an one, whom you know to be mine ancient professed enemy. I no sooner received this message by him, than I rightly conceived your meaning; and if, as you say, confessing a truth, indeed, may procure my safety, I shall with all willingness and duty perform your command.