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It consisted of all Manchester's horse , about 3,000 in number , and three regiments of Scottish horse under David Leslie , probably about 1,000 or 1,200 men ; attached to it also was half a regiment of Scottish dragoons under Colonel ...
It consisted of all Manchester's horse , about 3,000 in number , and three regiments of Scottish horse under David Leslie , probably about 1,000 or 1,200 men ; attached to it also was half a regiment of Scottish dragoons under Colonel ...
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For a few minutes he must have been in' capacitated from personal leadership , and probably David Leslie , as second in command , took direction of the whole force during that period . Cromwell never left the field , and was soon at the ...
For a few minutes he must have been in' capacitated from personal leadership , and probably David Leslie , as second in command , took direction of the whole force during that period . Cromwell never left the field , and was soon at the ...
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The feeling would not often obtain such vivid expression as in the Berkshire farmer's lament , Us'll never be prosperous till us have fewer of they black parsons , and more o'they black pegs ; ” it would probably never be expressed at ...
The feeling would not often obtain such vivid expression as in the Berkshire farmer's lament , Us'll never be prosperous till us have fewer of they black parsons , and more o'they black pegs ; ” it would probably never be expressed at ...
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The woods adjoining the Castle enjoyed then , and probably do still , the honour of being the resort of a small herd of the ancient Caledonian cattle , a still more famous herd of wild cattle being preserved at Chillingham Castle ...
The woods adjoining the Castle enjoyed then , and probably do still , the honour of being the resort of a small herd of the ancient Caledonian cattle , a still more famous herd of wild cattle being preserved at Chillingham Castle ...
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He would write , “ Soult is in such a position ; he will probably do 1 such and such a thing , ” and prepare accordingly ; and he was almost invariably right . He never had a fair chance against Napoleon . The latter's resources were so ...
He would write , “ Soult is in such a position ; he will probably do 1 such and such a thing , ” and prepare accordingly ; and he was almost invariably right . He never had a fair chance against Napoleon . The latter's resources were so ...
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Página 410 - The tumult and the shouting dies; The captains and the kings depart; Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice, An humble and a contrite heart: Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget, lest we forget!
Página 25 - And note, that every Parishioner shall communicate at the least three times in the year, of which Easter to be one. And yearly at Easter every Parishioner shall reckon with the Parson, Vicar, or Curate, or his or their Deputy or Deputies ; and pay to them or him all Ecclesiastical Duties, accustomably due, then and at that time to be paid.
Página 13 - Truly England and the Church of God hath had a great favour from the Lord, in this great victory given unto us, such as the like never was since this war began. It had all the evidences of an absolute victory obtained by the Lord's blessing upon the Godly Party principally.
Página 117 - Which the great lord inhabits not; and so This grove is wild with tangling underwood, And the trim walks are broken up, and grass, Thin grass and king-cups grow within the paths. But never elsewhere in one place I knew So many Nightingales; and far and near, In wood and thicket, over the wide grove, They answer and provoke each other's songs— With skirmish and capricious passagings, And murmurs musical and swift jug jug, And one low piping sound more sweet than all— Stirring the air with such...
Página 116 - Tis the merry Nightingale That crowds, and hurries, and precipitates With fast thick warble his delicious notes, As he were fearful that an April night Would be too short for him to utter forth His love-chant, and disburthen his full soul Of all its music...
Página 209 - Her lips were red, and one was thin ; Compared to that was next her chin, Some bee had stung it newly ; But Dick, her eyes so guard her face, I durst no more upon them gaze, Than on the sun in July.
Página 208 - Coral is far more red than her lips' red: If snow be white, why then her breasts are dun; If hairs be wires, black wires grow on her head. I have seen roses damask'd, red and white, But no such roses see I in her cheeks; And in some perfumes is there more delight Than in the breath that from my mistress reeks. I love to hear her speak, yet well I know That music hath a far more pleasing sound...
Página 117 - Tis of the rushing of an host in rout, With groans, of trampled men, with smarting wounds At once they groan with pain, and shudder with the cold! But hush! there is a pause of deepest silence! And all that noise, as of a rushing crowd...
Página 827 - This story shall the good man teach his son ; And Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by, From this day to the ending of the world, But we in it shall be remembered...
Página 25 - Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.