Memoirs of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, Band 3J.F. Hughes, 1808 |
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... morning ; this was his last prayer at night , to whatever deity he addressed it , whether to Jupiter , or to Maho- met ; to the god of battles , or the god- dess of reason . An important lesson was to be learnt from the arrogance of ...
... morning ; this was his last prayer at night , to whatever deity he addressed it , whether to Jupiter , or to Maho- met ; to the god of battles , or the god- dess of reason . An important lesson was to be learnt from the arrogance of ...
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... morning , and am sorry to find that you think that I have misconceived the meaning of your first letter , the whole tenor of which , and the military pro- motion which gave rise to it , led me naturally to suppose your desire was , that ...
... morning , and am sorry to find that you think that I have misconceived the meaning of your first letter , the whole tenor of which , and the military pro- motion which gave rise to it , led me naturally to suppose your desire was , that ...
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... morning , when a division took place , and the amendment was lost by a considerable majority . In the course of the above debate , a , motion was made that strangers should be excluded from the gallery . This being one of the standing ...
... morning , when a division took place , and the amendment was lost by a considerable majority . In the course of the above debate , a , motion was made that strangers should be excluded from the gallery . This being one of the standing ...
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... morning , bear- ing with it every mark of authority . " While strangers were excluded , we understand that some very remark- able conversation took place with res- pect to an offer made by his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales of his ...
... morning , bear- ing with it every mark of authority . " While strangers were excluded , we understand that some very remark- able conversation took place with res- pect to an offer made by his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales of his ...
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... morning on which that part of the sentence was carried into execution , it happened that the Prince of Wales , perfectly unacquainted with the circumstance , rode past the spot where the pillory have shewn so unaccountable an apa- thy ...
... morning on which that part of the sentence was carried into execution , it happened that the Prince of Wales , perfectly unacquainted with the circumstance , rode past the spot where the pillory have shewn so unaccountable an apa- thy ...
Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
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Beliebte Passagen
Seite 20 - If I could submit in silence to such indignities, I should indeed deserve such treatment, and prove to the satisfaction of your enemies, and my own, that I am entirely incapable of those exertions which my birth and the circumstances of the times peculiarly call for. Standing so near...
Seite 19 - Majesty, with all humility and respect, that, conscious of the justice of my claim, no human power can ever induce me to relinquish it. Allow me to say, Sir, that I am bound to adopt this line of conduct by every motive dear to me as a man, and sacred to me as a prince.
Seite 6 - ObvioUs, that the circumstances of the times required the voluntary tender of personal services ; when parliament, in consequence of this representation, agreed to extraordinary measures for the defence of these realms alone, it was evident the danger was not believed dubious or remote. Animated...
Seite 41 - DEAR BROTHER, I HAVE received your letter this morning, and am sorry to find that you think that I have misconceived the meaning of your first letter, the whole tenor of which, and the military promotion which gave rise to it, led me naturally to suppose your desire was, that I should apply to his Majesty, in my official capacity, to give you military rank, to which might be attached the idea of subsequent command. That I found myself under the necessity of declining, in obedience to his Majesty's...
Seite 43 - ... to the necessity of further explanation on a subject which it was my earnest wish to have closed, and which was of so clear and distinct a nature, as, in my humble judgment, to have precluded the possibility of either doubt or misunderstanding. 'Surely there must be some strange fatality to obscure...
Seite 23 - Should the implacable enemy succeed so far as to land, you will have an opportunity of shewing your zeal at the head of your regiment. It will be the duty of every man to stand forward on such an occasion ; and I shall certainly think it mine to set an example, in defence of every thing that is dear to me and my people. " I ever remain, my dear son, " Your most affectionate father,
Seite 28 - By last night's Gazette, which I have this moment received, I perceive that an extensive promotion has taken place in the army, wherein my pretensions are not noticed ; a circumstance which, whatever may have happened...
Seite 17 - Addington and myself, on a subject -which deeply involves my honour and character. The answer which I have received from that gentleman, and the communication which he has made to the house of commons, leave me no hope but in an appeal to the justice of your majesty. I make that appeal with confidence, because I feel that you are my natural advocate, and with the sanguine hope that the ears of an affectionate father may still be opened to the supplications of a dutiful son.
Seite 18 - ... lifeless spectator of the mischiefs which threaten us ; unconscious of the dangers which surround us, and indifferent to the consequences which may follow. Hanover is lost, England is menaced with invasion, Ireland is in rebellion, Europe is at the foot of France.