A Compendium of English Literature: Chronologically Arranged from Sir John Mandeville to William Cowper : Consisting of Biographical Sketches of the Authors, Selections from Their Works, with Notes ... : Designed as a Text-book for the Highest Classes in Schools and for Junior Classes in Colleges, as Well as for Private Reading |
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Page 68
... whole substance , and ultimately reduced to that dilemma which tried the stoutest hearts " Either turn or burn . " His religious zeal was not proof against this fiery ordeal , and he recanted . His property was now re- stored ; but his ...
... whole substance , and ultimately reduced to that dilemma which tried the stoutest hearts " Either turn or burn . " His religious zeal was not proof against this fiery ordeal , and he recanted . His property was now re- stored ; but his ...
Page 69
... whole consent of , the parliament hath confirmed , the king's majesty hath set forth ? Is it not truly set out ? Can ye devise any truer than Christ's apos- tles used ? Ye think it is not learnedly done . Dare ye , com- mons , take upon ...
... whole consent of , the parliament hath confirmed , the king's majesty hath set forth ? Is it not truly set out ? Can ye devise any truer than Christ's apos- tles used ? Ye think it is not learnedly done . Dare ye , com- mons , take upon ...
Page 75
... whole work is in the dialogue form , the speakers being Toxophilus , a lover of archery , and Philologus , a student . After a very graceful introduction , Toxophilus proceeds to show that some relaxation and pastime are to be mingled ...
... whole work is in the dialogue form , the speakers being Toxophilus , a lover of archery , and Philologus , a student . After a very graceful introduction , Toxophilus proceeds to show that some relaxation and pastime are to be mingled ...
Page 92
... whole life is temperate between sweet and sour , and we must all look for a mixture of both the wise so wish better that they still think of worse , accepting the one if it come with liking , and bearing the other without impa- tience ...
... whole life is temperate between sweet and sour , and we must all look for a mixture of both the wise so wish better that they still think of worse , accepting the one if it come with liking , and bearing the other without impa- tience ...
Page 95
... whole course I mention the deeds of Arthur applicable to that virtue which I write of in that book . " Of the twelve books he makes or intended to make twelve knights the patrons , each of twelve several virtues . The first , the knight ...
... whole course I mention the deeds of Arthur applicable to that virtue which I write of in that book . " Of the twelve books he makes or intended to make twelve knights the patrons , each of twelve several virtues . The first , the knight ...
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