The Life and Times of Prince Charles Stuart, Count of Albany, Commonly Called the Young Pretender, Volume 1 |
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... thing , therefore , that had to be done was to render the amorous domestic favourable to the plot . A handsome bribe speedily secured his services , and made him warmly support any effort that should be attempted . It was now arranged ...
... thing , therefore , that had to be done was to render the amorous domestic favourable to the plot . A handsome bribe speedily secured his services , and made him warmly support any effort that should be attempted . It was now arranged ...
Page 22
... things which has been going on for several months , and always steadily increasing- " 1. A jealousy based upon very strong appearances and the extraordinary kindness shown by the Pretender to Mrs. Hay , whilst the Princess , on the ...
... things which has been going on for several months , and always steadily increasing- " 1. A jealousy based upon very strong appearances and the extraordinary kindness shown by the Pretender to Mrs. Hay , whilst the Princess , on the ...
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... thing which may prejudice either the person or affairs of the King , for whom I always had , notwithstanding my unhappy situation , and for whom I shall retain , as long as I live , a sincere and respect- ful affection . " The morrow ...
... thing which may prejudice either the person or affairs of the King , for whom I always had , notwithstanding my unhappy situation , and for whom I shall retain , as long as I live , a sincere and respect- ful affection . " The morrow ...
Page 33
... thing that can be done to those of the best sense amongst his late friends , is to make mention of his name , and that , therefore , there is no doubt that the justice and clemency of His Majesty's Government will in a very few years ...
... thing that can be done to those of the best sense amongst his late friends , is to make mention of his name , and that , therefore , there is no doubt that the justice and clemency of His Majesty's Government will in a very few years ...
Page 48
... thing so happy that presages to him the greatest felicity . " I see no reason to doubt the contents of this letter . Its tone is certainly flattering to the courage and savoir faire of so young a man , and were the testimony of the Duke ...
... thing so happy that presages to him the greatest felicity . " I see no reason to doubt the contents of this letter . Its tone is certainly flattering to the courage and savoir faire of so young a man , and were the testimony of the Duke ...
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