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4. oldal
... thousand fighting men . These , exasperated by their wrongs , attacked several of the Roman settlements and colonies with success . Paulinus , who com- manded the Roman forces , hastened to relieve London , which was already a ...
... thousand fighting men . These , exasperated by their wrongs , attacked several of the Roman settlements and colonies with success . Paulinus , who com- manded the Roman forces , hastened to relieve London , which was already a ...
5. oldal
... thousand men . The battle was obstinate and bloody . Boadicea herself ap- peared in a chariot with her own daughters , and harangued her army with masculine intrepidity ; but the irregular and undisciplined bravery of her troops were ...
... thousand men . The battle was obstinate and bloody . Boadicea herself ap- peared in a chariot with her own daughters , and harangued her army with masculine intrepidity ; but the irregular and undisciplined bravery of her troops were ...
21. oldal
... thousand men , all equipped in the most warlike and splendid manner . It was in the beginning of summer that he embarked this powerful body on board a fleet of three hundred sail ; and , after some small opposition from the weather ...
... thousand men , all equipped in the most warlike and splendid manner . It was in the beginning of summer that he embarked this powerful body on board a fleet of three hundred sail ; and , after some small opposition from the weather ...
30. oldal
... thousand of his men , and all the considerable barons who had adhered to his misfortunes . This victory was followed by the final reduction of Normandy ; while Henry returned in triumph to England , leading with him his captive brother ...
... thousand of his men , and all the considerable barons who had adhered to his misfortunes . This victory was followed by the final reduction of Normandy ; while Henry returned in triumph to England , leading with him his captive brother ...
40. oldal
... thousand , yet such was the barbarous state of the natives , that they were every where put to the rout . The city of Waterford quickly surrendered ; Dublin was taken by assault ; and Strongbow soon after mar- rying Eva , according to ...
... thousand , yet such was the barbarous state of the natives , that they were every where put to the rout . The city of Waterford quickly surrendered ; Dublin was taken by assault ; and Strongbow soon after mar- rying Eva , according to ...
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108. oldal - ... had I but served God as diligently as I have served the king, he would not have given me over in my grey hairs.
174. oldal - There is, sir, but one stage more, which though turbulent and troublesome, is yet a very short one. Consider, it will soon carry you a great way; it will carry you from earth to heaven; and there you shall find, to your great joy, the prize to which you hasten, a crown of glory.
148. oldal - I say, they will receive a terrible blow this parliament, and yet they shall not see who hurts them. This counsel is not to be contemned, because it may do you good, and can do you no harm : for the danger is past, as soon as you have burned the letter. And I hope God will give you the grace to make good use of it, unto whose holy protection I commend you*.
204. oldal - Wells ; Turner, of Ely ; Lake, of Chichester; White, of Peterborough ; and Trelawney, of Bristol.
26. oldal - William's displeasure was not a little increased by the account he received of some railleries which that monarch had thrown out against him.
268. oldal - Louisbourg grenadiers, where the attack was most warm. As he stood conspicuous in the front of the line, he had been aimed at by the enemy's marksmen, and received a shot in the wrist, which however did not oblige him to quit the field. Having wrapped a handkerchief round his hand, he continued giving orders without the least emotion ; and advanced at the head of the grenadiers with their bayonets fixed ; when another ball unfortunately pierced the breast of this young hero *, who fell in the arms...
148. oldal - And think not slightly of this advertisement ; but retire yourself into your country, where you may expect the event in safety. For, though there be no appearance of any stir, yet I say, they will receive a terrible blow this parliament ; and yet they shall not see who hurts them.
85. oldal - Baudricourt treated her at first with some neglect ; but her importunities at length prevailed ; and willing to make a trial of her pretensions, he gave her some attendants, who conducted her to the French court, which at that time resided at Chinon.
46. oldal - What have you done to me?" replied coolly the prisoner: "you killed with your own hands my father, and my two brothers; and you intended to have hanged myself...
301. oldal - Commander-in-chief about the tenth ship from the van ; the second in command about the twelfth from the rear, leaving the van of the enemy unoccupied ; the succeeding ships breaking through in all parts, astern of their leaders, and engaging the enemy at the muzzles of their guns. The conflict was severe ; the enemy's ships were fought with a gallantry highly honourable to their officers; but the attack on them was irresistible, and it pleased the Almighty Disposer of all events, to grant his Majesty's...