The Town: Its Memorable Characters and EventsOxford University Press, 1907 - 527 pages |
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Page 175
... Majesty to desire that she might see her , in order to reveal something to her Majesty without the discovery of which she could not die in peace . Upon the Queen's coming , Lady Nottingham told her , that , while the Earl of Essex lay ...
... Majesty to desire that she might see her , in order to reveal something to her Majesty without the discovery of which she could not die in peace . Upon the Queen's coming , Lady Nottingham told her , that , while the Earl of Essex lay ...
Page 244
... Majesty , his heirs or successors , under his or their sign manual , or by order of the Council Table of his Majesty , his heirs or successors , directed unto the attorney- general for the time being : or some other counsel learned to ...
... Majesty , his heirs or successors , under his or their sign manual , or by order of the Council Table of his Majesty , his heirs or successors , directed unto the attorney- general for the time being : or some other counsel learned to ...
Page 250
... Majesty . " The humble petition of William , Earl of Bedford : ' Humbly sheweth ; • " That could your petitioner ... Majesty's heart to the prayers of an afflicted old father , and not bring grey hairs with sorrow to my grave ...
... Majesty . " The humble petition of William , Earl of Bedford : ' Humbly sheweth ; • " That could your petitioner ... Majesty's heart to the prayers of an afflicted old father , and not bring grey hairs with sorrow to my grave ...
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