The works of sir Walter Ralegh. To which are prefixed the lives of the author by [W.] Oldys and [T.] Birch, Volume 1 |
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... gold chain repre- sented about the neck thereof , than he was in her having knighted him , and there are no other signatures be- sides that chain , and the inscription of Virginia on the globe , with the verses under it relating thereto ...
... gold chain repre- sented about the neck thereof , than he was in her having knighted him , and there are no other signatures be- sides that chain , and the inscription of Virginia on the globe , with the verses under it relating thereto ...
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... us , for all services , duties , and " demands , the fifth part of all the ore of gold and silver " there obtained after such discovery . All which lands , 66 " and countries shall be for ever holden by 52 THE LIFE OF.
... us , for all services , duties , and " demands , the fifth part of all the ore of gold and silver " there obtained after such discovery . All which lands , 66 " and countries shall be for ever holden by 52 THE LIFE OF.
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... Ralegh . Her husband's apparel was much like hers , only about his head he wore a broad plate of gold or copper , and his hair The first voyage for very of Winganda- соа . E was long but on one side . After this interview 56 THE LIFE OF.
... Ralegh . Her husband's apparel was much like hers , only about his head he wore a broad plate of gold or copper , and his hair The first voyage for very of Winganda- соа . E was long but on one side . After this interview 56 THE LIFE OF.
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... . " Descrip . de la Ville de Paris , par Germain Brice . Sept. edit . Amst . 1718. tom . 2. p . 120 . " fire she had heard of who turned their gold 74 THE LIFE OF powder which belonged to the English colony, sowed it ...
... . " Descrip . de la Ville de Paris , par Germain Brice . Sept. edit . Amst . 1718. tom . 2. p . 120 . " fire she had heard of who turned their gold 74 THE LIFE OF powder which belonged to the English colony, sowed it ...
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sir Walter Ralegh. " fire she had heard of who turned their gold into smoke , but " Ralegh was the first who had turned smoke into gold P. ' ” Whether those two queens did ever recommend the use of this herb by their own example , we are ...
sir Walter Ralegh. " fire she had heard of who turned their gold into smoke , but " Ralegh was the first who had turned smoke into gold P. ' ” Whether those two queens did ever recommend the use of this herb by their own example , we are ...
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Page 203 - Arvi there are two rivers, Atoica and Caora, and on that branch which is called Caora are a nation of people, whose heads appear not above their shoulders; which, though it may be thought a mere fable, yet for mine own part I am resolved it is true, because every child in the provinces of Arromaia and Canuri affirm the same; they are called Ewaipanoma. They are reported to have their eyes in their shoulders, and their mouths in the middle of their breasts...
Page 557 - Even such is time, that takes in trust Our youth, our joys, our all we have, And pays us but with earth and dust ; Who, in the dark and silent grave, When we have wandered all our ways, Shuts up the story of our days ; But from this earth, this grave, this dust, My God shall raise me up, I trust I ELIZABETHAN MISCELLANIES.
Page 113 - ... that landed, being very many in number, were, notwithstanding, broken, slain, and taken; and so sent from village to village, coupled in halters to be shipped into England, where Her Majesty, of her princely and invincible disposition disdaining to put them to death, and scorning either to retain, or entertain them, they were all sent back again to their countries to witness and recount the worthy achievement of their invincible and dreadful navy. Of which the number of soldiers, the fearful...
Page 391 - I should separate my thoughts from the world. Beg my dead body, which living was denied thee, and either lay it at Sherborne, if the land continue, or in Exeter church, by my father and mother. I can say no more, — time and death call me away.
Page 445 - ... purse ; resolve that no man is wise or safe, but he that is honest. Serve God; let him be the Author of all thy actions; commend all thy...
Page 54 - Matter whatsoever, in any wise notwithstanding. In Witness whereof we have caused these our Letters to be made Patents; Witness Ourself at Westminster, the tenth Day of April, in the fourth Year of our Reign of England.
Page 132 - Since, if my plaints serve not to approve The conquest of thy beauty, It comes not from defect of love, But from excess of duty. For knowing that I sue to serve A saint of such perfection, As all desire, but none deserve, A place in her affection, I rather choose to want relief Than venture the revealing ; Where glory recommends the grief, Despair distrusts the healing.
Page 552 - Your faith hath heretofore been questioned, but I am resolved you are a good Christian, for your book which is an admirable work, doth testify as much. I would give you counsel, but I know you can apply unto yourself far better than I am able to give you...
Page 646 - Walter, laying his hand upon his shoulder, granted it ; and being asked which way he would lay himself on the block, he answered, " So the heart be right, it is no matter which
Page 460 - An Introduction to a Breviary of the History of England, with the reign of King William I. entitled, the Conqueror, written by sir Walter Ralegh.