Bibliotheca Gloucestrensis: a Collection of Scarce and Curious Tracts: Relating to the County and City of Gloucester; Illustrative Of, and Published During the Civil War |
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[ 59 ] Upon the whole , could any thing like consolation be extracted from a
review of such scenes , it must be found in the fact that , out of so many defenders
and inhabitants , not more than about three hundred , at the highest computation ,
fell ...
[ 59 ] Upon the whole , could any thing like consolation be extracted from a
review of such scenes , it must be found in the fact that , out of so many defenders
and inhabitants , not more than about three hundred , at the highest computation ,
fell ...
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The temper of armies depends much upon the disposition of their leaders : as the
quarrel was protracted , authority fell into the hands of those who had become
inured to blood and pillage ; but of the commanders in the outset , the king
himself ...
The temper of armies depends much upon the disposition of their leaders : as the
quarrel was protracted , authority fell into the hands of those who had become
inured to blood and pillage ; but of the commanders in the outset , the king
himself ...
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... some of the officers were permitted to ransom themselves ; and others were
transferred to Bristol , where they remained till that city fell into the king ' s hands .
In fact they were glad to dismiss so many useless mouths from Gloucester .
... some of the officers were permitted to ransom themselves ; and others were
transferred to Bristol , where they remained till that city fell into the king ' s hands .
In fact they were glad to dismiss so many useless mouths from Gloucester .
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They seem to have been but just completed when the siege was raised , and they
fell into the enemies ' hands . The men of Gloucester derided them as “ imperfect
and trou“ blesome , ” and abused the contriver of them ; but had they been ...
They seem to have been but just completed when the siege was raised , and they
fell into the enemies ' hands . The men of Gloucester derided them as “ imperfect
and trou“ blesome , ” and abused the contriver of them ; but had they been ...
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Then , as it has not unfrequently happened in cases of this kind , and most
disastrously among the royalists at the close of the war , the managers of affairs
fell into disputes . Massey had only heard of his present of a thousand pounds ,
till the ...
Then , as it has not unfrequently happened in cases of this kind , and most
disastrously among the royalists at the close of the war , the managers of affairs
fell into disputes . Massey had only heard of his present of a thousand pounds ,
till the ...
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according action affected answer appeared appointed armes army August body Bristol brought called Captain castle cause charge Charles church Colonell command committee common continued defence designe desire draw drawn drew Earl enemy Essex expected faced fell fire five foot forces four friends garrison gate gave generall give given Gloucester governour guard hand hath hill hope horse hundred king king's kingdome late letter Lieutenant London Lord losse maine majesty Major marched Massey Master meanes miles morning night officers Oxford parliament party passed persons pounds present Prince prisoners quarters raised reason received regiment relation rest retreat returned secure sent severall shot side siege Sir John Sir William souldiers strength strong taken thereof things Thomas thousand took towne troops unto Waller walls whole Worcester
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Страница cxxxviii - Olympian games or Pythian fields ; 530 Part curb their fiery steeds, or shun the goal With rapid wheels, or fronted brigades form. As when to warn proud cities, war appears Waged in the troubled sky, and armies rush To battle in the clouds, before each van Prick forth the airy knights, and couch their spears Till thickest legions close ; with feats of arms From either end of Heaven the welkin burns.
Страница cxxxix - Come, my boys, my brave boys, let us pray heartily and fight heartily. I will run the same fortunes and hazards with you. Remember, the cause is for God, and for the defence of yourselves, your wives, and children. Come, my honest brave boys, prayheartily and fight heartily, and God will bless us.
Страница 44 - We, the inhabitants, magistrates, officers, and soldiers within the garrison of Gloucester, unto his majesty's gracious message, return this humble answer: that we do keep this city, according to our oaths and allegiance, to and for the use of his majesty and his royal posterity; and do accordingly conceive ourselves wholly bound to obey the commands of his majesty, signified by both houses of parliament, and are resolved, by God's help, to keep this city accordingly...
Страница cxxxvii - WHEN civil dudgeon first grew high, And men fell out they knew not why ; When hard words, jealousies, and fears, Set folks together by the ears...
Страница liii - Within less than the time prescribed, together with the trumpeter, returned two citizens from the town, with lean, pale, sharp, and bad visages ; indeed, faces so strange and unusual, and in such a garb and posture, that at once made the most severe countenance!!
Страница 14 - So it was that the King's cause and party were favoured by two extremes in that city: the one the wealthy and powerful men, the other of the basest and lowest sort, but disgusted by the middle rank, the true and best citizens.
Страница 210 - ... in the word of a king, that they, nor any of them, shall receive the least damage or prejudice by our army in their persons or estates; but that we will appoint such a governor and...
Страница liii - The men, without any circumstances of duty, or good manners, in a pert, shrill, undismayed accent, said, " they had brought an answer from the godly city of Gloucester to the king...
Страница ccvii - Historical Relation of the Military Government of Gloucester, from the beginning of the Civill Warre betweene King and Parliament, to the Removall of Colonel Massie from that Government to the Command of the Westerne Forces.
Страница 251 - Thy right hand, O Lord, is become glorious in power : thy right hand, O Lord, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.
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| Заглавие | Bibliotheca Gloucestrensis: a Collection of Scarce and Curious Tracts: Relating to the County and City of Gloucester; Illustrative Of, and Published During the Civil War Bibliotheca Gloucestrensis: A Collection of Scarce and Curious Tracts, Relating to the County and City of Gloucester; Illustrative Of, and Published During the Civil War, John Washbourn |
| Редактор | John Washbourn |
| Издател | author, 1825 |
| Оригиналът е от | Мичиганският университет |
| Цифровизирана на | 30 ноем. 2006 |
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