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Page 136
... sent an officer to seal up the lodgings and trunks of the accused members . The Commons sent their sergeant to break the seals . The tyrant resolved to follow up one outrage by another . In mak- ing the charge , he had struck at the ...
... sent an officer to seal up the lodgings and trunks of the accused members . The Commons sent their sergeant to break the seals . The tyrant resolved to follow up one outrage by another . In mak- ing the charge , he had struck at the ...
Page 506
... sent him up the country in irons , together with some other gentlemen who were suspected of knowing more than they chose to tell about the treasures of the Company . These persons , still bowed down by the sufferings of that great agony ...
... sent him up the country in irons , together with some other gentlemen who were suspected of knowing more than they chose to tell about the treasures of the Company . These persons , still bowed down by the sufferings of that great agony ...
Page 510
... sent answers in the most florid language of compliment . He ordered Watts out of his presence , and threatened to impale him . He again sent for Watts , and begged pardon for the insult . In the meantime , his wretched maladministration ...
... sent answers in the most florid language of compliment . He ordered Watts out of his presence , and threatened to impale him . He again sent for Watts , and begged pardon for the insult . In the meantime , his wretched maladministration ...
Contents
HALLAMS HISTORY | 3 |
RANKES HISTORY OF THE POPES | 31 |
INDEX | 38 |
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