Notes on Duels and Duelling: Alphabetically Arranged, with a Preliminary Historical EssayCrosby, Nichols, and Company, 1859 - 426 էջ |
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... noble Roman , and the barbarian , and of Sloza with his antagonist , were all duels ; and show conclusively that duelling was not unknown to the Hebrews and to the people of the ancient republics . Among the Arabs traces of the custom ...
... noble Roman , and the barbarian , and of Sloza with his antagonist , were all duels ; and show conclusively that duelling was not unknown to the Hebrews and to the people of the ancient republics . Among the Arabs traces of the custom ...
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... noble , who was a great favorite of the monarch , died of shame and grief at his discomfiture soon afterwards . Henry was so deeply moved at the result of the affair , as to prohibit , with an oath , any further practice of the duel in ...
... noble , who was a great favorite of the monarch , died of shame and grief at his discomfiture soon afterwards . Henry was so deeply moved at the result of the affair , as to prohibit , with an oath , any further practice of the duel in ...
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... noble fame and perpetual worship . " We find record of another celebrated tilt in the reign of Henry the Sixth , after his marriage with Margaret of Anjou , which was attended by throngs of princely knights and gallant men - at - arms ...
... noble fame and perpetual worship . " We find record of another celebrated tilt in the reign of Henry the Sixth , after his marriage with Margaret of Anjou , which was attended by throngs of princely knights and gallant men - at - arms ...
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... noble- man , but the best English poet of his time . While at Florence , on a tour of Europe , he published a challenge to all comers , whether Christians , Jews , Saracens , Turks , or Cannibals , that he would tilt in defence of his ...
... noble- man , but the best English poet of his time . While at Florence , on a tour of Europe , he published a challenge to all comers , whether Christians , Jews , Saracens , Turks , or Cannibals , that he would tilt in defence of his ...
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... noble . The most celebrated joust of the sixteenth century was , I sup- pose , in 1590 , between David Lindesay , Earl of Crawford , and the Lord Wells , ambassador of Richard the Second to the court of Scotland . Richard , by letter of ...
... noble . The most celebrated joust of the sixteenth century was , I sup- pose , in 1590 , between David Lindesay , Earl of Crawford , and the Lord Wells , ambassador of Richard the Second to the court of Scotland . Richard , by letter of ...
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Էջ 293 - Any citizen of this state who shall, after the adoption of this Constitution, fight a duel with deadly weapons, or send or accept a challenge to fight a duel with deadly weapons either within this state or out of it, or who shall act as second, or knowingly aid or assist in any manner those thus offending, shall not be allowed to hold any office of profit, or to enjoy the right of suffrage under this Constitution.
Էջ 209 - I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
Էջ 267 - Slave, I have set my life upon a cast, And I will stand the hazard of the die : I think, there be six Richmonds in the field; Five have I slain to-day, instead of him : — A horse!
Էջ 211 - The ability to be in future useful, whether in resisting mischief or effecting good, in those crises of our public affairs which seem likely to happen, would probably be inseparable from a conformity with public prejudice in this particular.
Էջ 207 - To examine themselves, whether they repent them truly of their former sins, stedfastly purposing to lead a new life; have a lively faith in God's mercy through Christ, with a thankful remembrance of his death; and be in charity with all men.
Էջ 246 - ... it shall be the duty of the General Assembly to provide by law, for the improvement of such lands as are, or hereafter may be granted by the United States to this state for the use of schools...
Էջ 208 - God : the sole channel of his favour to us : and cited the following passages of scripture :—There is no other name given under heaven among men, whereby we must be saved but the name of Jesus.
Էջ 355 - Suffers, and wherever he may fly will suffer, with the poignant recollection of having taken the life of one who was too magnanimous in return to attempt his own.
Էջ 201 - I feel a sense of obligation towards my creditors ; who in case of accident to me, by the forced sale of my property, may be in some degree sufferers. I did not think myself at liberty as a man of probity, lightly to expose them to this hazard, 4.
Էջ 78 - I am slain !" seconding his speech with all the force he had to cast me. But being too weak, after I had defended his assault, I easily became master of him, laying him on his back ; when being upon him, I re-demanded if he would request his life, but it seemed he prized it not at so dear a rate to be beholden for it; bravely replying "he scorned * Levelling.