The history of the rebellion and civil wars in England, begun in the year 1641. 3 vols. [each in 2 pt.]. |
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... Scotland , to invite , and conjure them to come to " their Affiftance , and to leave no way unthought of , for fup- " preffing , and totally destroying all thofe who had prefum'd " to fide with the King . This overture of calling the ...
... Scotland , to invite , and conjure them to come to " their Affiftance , and to leave no way unthought of , for fup- " preffing , and totally destroying all thofe who had prefum'd " to fide with the King . This overture of calling the ...
Page 62
... Scotland of Scotland . did concur with the endeavours of this Parliament , and the claration to " defires of the whole Kingdom in procuring , and establish- " ing a firm Peace and Amity between the two Nations , and " how lovingly they ...
... Scotland of Scotland . did concur with the endeavours of this Parliament , and the claration to " defires of the whole Kingdom in procuring , and establish- " ing a firm Peace and Amity between the two Nations , and " how lovingly they ...
Page 63
... Kingdom , fo " much longed for by all the true Lovers of the Proteftant " Religion . " AND hereupon We farther defire Our Brethren of the " Nation tr " Nation of Scotland , to raise fuch Forces Of the Rebellion , & c . 63.
... Kingdom , fo " much longed for by all the true Lovers of the Proteftant " Religion . " AND hereupon We farther defire Our Brethren of the " Nation tr " Nation of Scotland , to raise fuch Forces Of the Rebellion , & c . 63.
Page 64
... Scotland ; the or- thekingdom dering and well difpofing whereof , either fide fufficiently un- of Scotland derftood , would be of moment , and extraordinary importance in the growing Contention . From the time of the King's being laft ...
... Scotland ; the or- thekingdom dering and well difpofing whereof , either fide fufficiently un- of Scotland derftood , would be of moment , and extraordinary importance in the growing Contention . From the time of the King's being laft ...
Page 65
... Scotland , in whofe Integrity and Loyalty he was leaft fecure , had been with him ; and feem'd fo well fatisfied with the Juftice and Honour of his Majesty's carriage towards the Parliament , that he writ to the Scotifh Commiffioners at ...
... Scotland , in whofe Integrity and Loyalty he was leaft fecure , had been with him ; and feem'd fo well fatisfied with the Juftice and Honour of his Majesty's carriage towards the Parliament , that he writ to the Scotifh Commiffioners at ...
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Page 344 - ... he was not now only incurious, but too negligent ; and in his reception of suitors, and the necessary or casual addresses to his place, so quick, and sharp, and severe, that there wanted not some men (strangers to his nature and disposition) who believed him proud and imperious : from which no mortal man was ever more free.
Page 341 - Yet two things he could never bring himself to, whilst he continued in that office, that was to his death ; for which he was contented to be reproached, as for omissions in a most necessary part of his place. The one, employing of spies, or giving any countenance or entertainment to them...
Page 251 - I am persuaded, his power and interest, at that time, was greater to do, good or hurt, than any man's in the kingdom, or than any man of his rank hath had in any time : for his reputation of honesty was universal, and his affections seemed so publicly guided, that no corrupt or private ends could bias them.
Page 360 - V. And whereas the happiness of a blessed peace between these kingdoms, denied in former times to our progenitors, is, by the good...
Page 360 - IV. We shall also with all faithfulness endeavour the discovery of all such as have been, or shall be, incendiaries, malignants, or evil instruments, by hindering the reformation of religion, dividing the king from his people, or one of the kingdoms from another...
Page 251 - ... he grew the argument of all tongues, every man inquiring who and what he was, that durst, at his own charge, support the liberty and property of the kingdom, and rescue his country, as he thought, from being made a prey to the court.
Page 341 - ... he must have been with it obliged to do somewhat else not justifiable. And this he made matter of conscience, since he knew the King made choice of him before other men, especially because he thought him more honest than other men. The other was, lest he...
Page 253 - ... of a personal courage equal to his best parts ; so that he was an enemy not to be wished wherever he might have been made a friend, and as much to be apprehended, where he was so, as any man could deserve to be ; and therefore his death was no less pleasing to the one party, than it was condoled in the other.
Page 360 - ... discovery of all such as have been or shall be incendiaries, malignants, or evil instruments, by hindering the reformation of religion, dividing the king from his people, or one of the kingdoms from another, or making any faction or parties amongst the people, contrary to this League and Covenant ; that they may be brought to public trial, and receive condign punishment, as the degree of their offences shall require or deserve, or the supreme judicatories of both kingdoms respectively, or others...
Page 344 - ... that the speaker might, in the name of the whole house, give him thanks; and then, that every member might, as a testimony of his particular acknowledgment, stir or move his hat towards him...