Critical and Historical Essays, Volume 1J. M. Dent, 1961 |
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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 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 ...
Page 590
... sent to Madras that Pondicherry should instantly be occupied . Near Calcutta works were thrown up which were thought to render the approach of a hostile force impossible . A maritime establishment was formed for the defence of the river ...
... sent to Madras that Pondicherry should instantly be occupied . Near Calcutta works were thrown up which were thought to render the approach of a hostile force impossible . A maritime establishment was formed for the defence of the river ...
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