Critical and Historical Essays, Volume 1J. M. Dent, 1951 - 1338 pages |
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Page 73
... favour , it will employ all the means in its power to conciliate that favour . While this is the case , defects in its constitution are of little consequence . But , as the close union of such a body with the nation is the effect of an ...
... favour , it will employ all the means in its power to conciliate that favour . While this is the case , defects in its constitution are of little consequence . But , as the close union of such a body with the nation is the effect of an ...
Page 123
... favour of Hampden that , though the judges held their situations only during the royal pleasure , the majority against him was the least possible . Five of the twelve pro- nounced in his favour . The remaining seven gave their voices ...
... favour of Hampden that , though the judges held their situations only during the royal pleasure , the majority against him was the least possible . Five of the twelve pro- nounced in his favour . The remaining seven gave their voices ...
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... favour was still greater . On some he was unanimously absolved . He was then called to the bar , was informed from the woolsack that the Lords had acquitted him , and was solemnly dis- charged . He bowed respectfully and retired . We ...
... favour was still greater . On some he was unanimously absolved . He was then called to the bar , was informed from the woolsack that the Lords had acquitted him , and was solemnly dis- charged . He bowed respectfully and retired . We ...
Contents
HALLAMS HISTORY | 3 |
RANKES HISTORY OF THE POPES | 31 |
BURLEIGH AND HIS TIMES | 77 |
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