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... the champion of the League , and the hope of all the Catholics of France . The
king of Navarre , on his part , was not idle ; residing at Guienne himself , he had
trusty friends in Paris , from whom he received intelligence of what was passing ...
... the champion of the League , and the hope of all the Catholics of France . The
king of Navarre , on his part , was not idle ; residing at Guienne himself , he had
trusty friends in Paris , from whom he received intelligence of what was passing ...
Side 18
Rejected by the great majority of his subjects , without strength , without wisdom ,
without hope , Henry III . had no alternative but tó throw himself into the arms of
the king of Navarre , and implore his protection and assistance . A treaty was ...
Rejected by the great majority of his subjects , without strength , without wisdom ,
without hope , Henry III . had no alternative but tó throw himself into the arms of
the king of Navarre , and implore his protection and assistance . A treaty was ...
Side 19
But how many obstacles had he to surmount , how many labours to endure , ere
he could hope to obtain it ? All that he had hitherto done , was nothing in
comparison to what remained to do . How crush a party so powerful , and in such
high ...
But how many obstacles had he to surmount , how many labours to endure , ere
he could hope to obtain it ? All that he had hitherto done , was nothing in
comparison to what remained to do . How crush a party so powerful , and in such
high ...
Side 20
persuaded that it was impossible for any but a Catholic to be king of France
under the existing circumstances , and contented themselves with the hope that ,
even under such a prince , supposing him not to be a bigot , Protestantism would
be ...
persuaded that it was impossible for any but a Catholic to be king of France
under the existing circumstances , and contented themselves with the hope that ,
even under such a prince , supposing him not to be a bigot , Protestantism would
be ...
Side 22
So long as this was the case , there was no hope of a reconciliation ; Henry must
either become a Catholic , or relinquish his struggle for the crown . Ever since the
death of Henry III . , he had been meditating on this subject ; he had listened to ...
So long as this was the case , there was no hope of a reconciliation ; Henry must
either become a Catholic , or relinquish his struggle for the crown . Ever since the
death of Henry III . , he had been meditating on this subject ; he had listened to ...
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Side 21 - Now by the lips of those ye love, fair gentlemen of France, Charge for the golden lilies now — upon them with the lance! A thousand spurs are striking deep, a thousand spears in rest, A thousand knights are pressing close behind the snow-white crest; And in they burst, and on they rushed, while, like a guiding star, Amidst the thickest carnage blazed the helmet of Navarre.
Side 3 - Blow up the fire, my maidens! Bring water from the well! For a' my house shall feast this night, Since my three sons are well.
Side 22 - D'Aumale hath cried for quarter. The Flemish count is slain. Their ranks are breaking like thin clouds before a Biscay gale ; The field is heaped with bleeding steeds, and flags, and cloven mail. And then we thought on vengeance, and, all along our van, " Remember St. Bartholomew," was passed from man to man. But out spake gentle Henry, " No Frenchman is my foe : Down, down, with every foreigner, but let your brethren go.
Side 27 - ... grown cauld to me. When we came in by Glasgow town We were a comely sight to see : My Love was clad in the black velvet, And I mysell in cramasie. But had I wist, before I kist...
Side 3 - Up then crew the red, red cock, And up and crew the gray; The eldest to the youngest said,
Side 20 - Full fifteen stane o' Spanish iron, They hae laid a' right sair on me ; Wi' locks and keys I am fast bound Into this dungeon dark and dreirie.
Side 2 - Wi ae lock o his gowden hair We'll theek our nest when it grows bare. "Mony a one for him makes mane, But nane sail ken where he is gane; Oer his white banes when they are bare, The wind sail blaw for evermair.