The Constable of France: And Other Military HistoriettesG. Routledge & Sons, 1866 - 366 sider |
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... lord of Buchan only ; and by the same designation he appears in a grant from his great - grandfather , Sir William Keith , the Marischal , and Margaret Frazer , his grandmother , of the lands of Touch and the sheriffship of ...
... lord of Buchan only ; and by the same designation he appears in a grant from his great - grandfather , Sir William Keith , the Marischal , and Margaret Frazer , his grandmother , of the lands of Touch and the sheriffship of ...
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... lords , with the bishops of St. Andrew's and Glasgow , repaired to Henry's court to complete the treaty , a task in which they completely failed . " Henry , " says Tytler , " suddenly became cool , and inter- rupted the negotiation , so ...
... lords , with the bishops of St. Andrew's and Glasgow , repaired to Henry's court to complete the treaty , a task in which they completely failed . " Henry , " says Tytler , " suddenly became cool , and inter- rupted the negotiation , so ...
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... Lord of Longueville and Marshal of France . " Sir Henry Cunninghame , third son of Sir William of Kilmaurs . sido youn 97 295 szoft Sir Robert Houston- g nb ensino qu Sir Hew Kennedy , of Ardstinchar , second son of Sir John of Dunure ...
... Lord of Longueville and Marshal of France . " Sir Henry Cunninghame , third son of Sir William of Kilmaurs . sido youn 97 295 szoft Sir Robert Houston- g nb ensino qu Sir Hew Kennedy , of Ardstinchar , second son of Sir John of Dunure ...
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... lord de la Fayette . who was Seneschal of the Bourbonnois , the Vi- comte de Narbonne , and others . T On the 22nd of March , just as the Duke had sat down to dinner , he was informed by some Scottish foragers whom his horse had ...
... lord de la Fayette . who was Seneschal of the Bourbonnois , the Vi- comte de Narbonne , and others . T On the 22nd of March , just as the Duke had sat down to dinner , he was informed by some Scottish foragers whom his horse had ...
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... lord of St. Charlieu , Sir John Yvorin , Garin des Fontaines , and others . * Among the English there fell the Earl of Kyme , " the Lord de Roos " of Hamlake , and Sir John Grey of Heton . John Beufort , Earl of Somerset ( whose sister ...
... lord of St. Charlieu , Sir John Yvorin , Garin des Fontaines , and others . * Among the English there fell the Earl of Kyme , " the Lord de Roos " of Hamlake , and Sir John Grey of Heton . John Beufort , Earl of Somerset ( whose sister ...
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Side 175 - The paths of glory lead but to the grave " — must have seemed at such a moment fraught with mournful meaning. At the close of the recitation Wolfe added, "Now, gentlemen, I would rather be the author of that poem than take Quebec.
Side 352 - It gives me the greatest satisfaction to assure your Lordship, that the army never upon any occasion conducted itself better. The division of guards, under Lieutenant-General Cooke, who is severely wounded, Major-General Maitland and Major-General Byng, set an example which was followed by all ; and there is no officer, nor description of troops, that did not behave well.
Side 249 - Reigns that which would be fear'd : 'tis much he dares ; And, to that dauntless temper of his mind, He hath a wisdom that doth guide his valour To act in safety.
Side 352 - I am happy to add that it was maintained throughout the day with the utmost gallantry by these brave troops, notwithstanding the repeated efforts of large bodies of the enemy to obtain possession of it.
Side 343 - The left wing now advanced, firing ; a most determined charge, by the three companies of guards, and the 87th regiment, supported by all the remainder of the wing, decided the defeat of General Laval's division. " The eagle of the 8th regiment of light infantry, which suffered immensely, and a howitzer, rewarded this charge, and remained in. possession of Major Gough, of the 87th regiment.
Side 168 - In this situation, there is such a choice of difficulties that I own myself at a loss how to determine. The affairs of Great Britain, I know, require the most vigorous measures ; but then the courage of a handful of brave men should be exerted only where there is some hope of a favourable event.
Side 353 - ... shoulder, which obliged him to quit the field. It gives me the greatest satisfaction to assure your Lordship that the army never, upon any occasion, conducted itself better. The division of Guards under...
Side 171 - How stands the glass around? For shame, ye take no care, my boys ! How stands the glass around?
Side 153 - ... rendered it necessary for the invaders to land at some distance from the town. From the defensive precautions which the enemy had adopted, this operation was attended with considerable difficulty ; but...
Side 224 - Norroway ; for she was so strong, and of so great length and breadth, all the wrights of Scotland, yea, and many other strangers, were at her device, by the king's commandment, who wrought very busily in her, but it was...