Life of Sir Walter Raleigh, Founded on Authentic and Original DocumentsT. Nelson, 1853 - 412 страници |
Между кориците на книгата
Резултати 1 - 5 от 64.
Страница 35
... means em- ployed to rid himself of an enemy ; and whilst , to shame the coldness and parsimony of Cecil , he acted as a muni- ficent patron of the sciences and learning , he scrupled not to deal with astrologers , wizards , and ...
... means em- ployed to rid himself of an enemy ; and whilst , to shame the coldness and parsimony of Cecil , he acted as a muni- ficent patron of the sciences and learning , he scrupled not to deal with astrologers , wizards , and ...
Страница 47
... means their canoes were admirably made , and large enough to hold twenty men . When they wished to con- struct one , they either burnt down a large tree , or selected such as had been blown down by the wind , and laying a coat of gum ...
... means their canoes were admirably made , and large enough to hold twenty men . When they wished to con- struct one , they either burnt down a large tree , or selected such as had been blown down by the wind , and laying a coat of gum ...
Страница 58
... means the use thereof not only Its medicinal preserveth the body from obstructions , but also ( if any be , so that they have not been of too long continuance ) , in short time breaketh them : whereby their bodies are notably preserved ...
... means the use thereof not only Its medicinal preserveth the body from obstructions , but also ( if any be , so that they have not been of too long continuance ) , in short time breaketh them : whereby their bodies are notably preserved ...
Страница 63
... means : and the queen , that hath tried all other ways , now will see whether she can by these hard courses drive me to be friends with Raleigh ; which rather shall drive me to many other extremities . If you come hither by twelve of ...
... means : and the queen , that hath tried all other ways , now will see whether she can by these hard courses drive me to be friends with Raleigh ; which rather shall drive me to many other extremities . If you come hither by twelve of ...
Страница 71
... means of opposing the power Raleigh . of Spain ; he was acquainted , better perhaps than any man in England , with the strength and resources of that kingdom ; he was an excellent soldier , and intimately conversant with naval subjects ...
... means of opposing the power Raleigh . of Spain ; he was acquainted , better perhaps than any man in England , with the strength and resources of that kingdom ; he was an excellent soldier , and intimately conversant with naval subjects ...
Други издания - Преглед на всички
Често срещани думи и фрази
accused admiral afterwards amongst appears Aremberg Armada army Burleigh Captain Carew Cayley Cecil CHAP charge cloth coast commanded conduct court death declared defence discovery Drake Duke Earl Elizabeth enemies England English Essex expedition favour favourite fleet Foolscap 8vo France Francis Vere French friends galleasses galleons George Carew Gilt leaves Gondomar Groyne Guiana hath History honour Howard Ireland James Keymis king king's kingdom knew Lady land letter live Lord Cobham Lord Henry Lord Henry Seymour Lord Thomas Howard Low Countries majesty majesty's matter ment mind Morocco elegant never noble Oldys ordnance peace person Philip pinnace plot prince prisoner queen remarkable sail says Secretary sent Sherborne ships Sidney Sir Robert Sir Robert Cecil Sir Thomas Sir Walter Raleigh Spain Spaniards Spanish Spenser spirit squadron State-paper Office Stukely thing tion Tower treason trial unto vessels voyage whilst Wilson write
Популярни откъси
Страница 76 - I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman. But I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England, too...
Страница 76 - MY loving people, we have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety, to take heed how we commit ourselves to armed multitudes, for fear of treachery. But I assure you, I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people. Let tyrants fear. I have always so behaved myself that, under God, I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and goodwill of my subjects...
Страница 262 - Give me my scallop-shell of quiet, My staff of faith to walk upon. My scrip of joy, immortal diet, My bottle of salvation, My gown of glory, hope's true gage; And thus I'll take my pilgrimage.
Страница 107 - Methought I saw the grave where Laura lay, Within that temple where the vestal flame Was wont to burn ; and passing by that way, To see that buried dust of living fame, Whose tomb fair Love and fairer Virtue kept, All suddenly I saw the Faery Queen, At whose approach the soul of Petrarch wept...
Страница 119 - I that was wont to behold her riding like Alexander, hunting like Diana, walking like Venus, the gentle wind blowing her fair hair about her pure cheeks, like a nymph; sometime sitting in the shade like a Goddess; sometime singing like an angel; sometime playing like Orpheus. Behold the sorrow of this world! Once amiss, hath bereaved me of all.
Страница 373 - What things have we seen Done at the Mermaid! heard words that have been So nimble, and so full of subtle flame, As if that every one (from whence they came) Had meant to put his whole wit in a jest, And had resolved to live a fool the rest Of his dull life...
Страница 197 - Go, let the diving negro seek For gems, hid in some forlorn creek : We all pearls scorn, Save what the dewy morn Congeals upon each little spire of grass, Which careless shepherds beat down as they pass : And gold ne'er here appears, Save what the yellow Ceres bears.
Страница 107 - Queen ; At whose approach the soul of Petrarch wept, And from thenceforth those graces were not seen, For they this Queen attended ; in whose stead Oblivion laid him down on Laura's hearse. Hereat the hardest stones were seen to bleed, And groans of buried ghosts the heavens did pierce : Where Homer's spright did tremble all for grief, And cursed the access of that celestial thief.
Страница 304 - Of the art of war by sea, I had written a treatise for the Lord Henry, Prince of Wales, a subject, to my knowledge, never handled by any man, ancient or modern ; but God hath spared me the labour of finishing it by his loss...
Страница 266 - First, I send you all the thanks which my heart can conceive, or my words express, for your many travails and cares for me, which, though they have not taken effect as you wished, yet my debt to you is not the less ; but pay it I never shall in this world.