Notes on Duels and Duelling: Alphabetically Arranged with a Preliminary Historical EssayCrosby, Nichols, 1855 - 394 էջ |
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... took up an unrighteous quarrel , resorted to various expedients to relieve their consciences , and to put themselves in the right . These evasive shifts are well illustrated in the story of a knight who entered the lists upon a case ...
... took up an unrighteous quarrel , resorted to various expedients to relieve their consciences , and to put themselves in the right . These evasive shifts are well illustrated in the story of a knight who entered the lists upon a case ...
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... took shelter in Spain . The last case of judicial combat in France , authorized by the magistrates , was in the year 1547 , between M. Jarnac and M. de la Chestaignertie . ENGLAND . The Anglo - Saxons , according to some writers ...
... took shelter in Spain . The last case of judicial combat in France , authorized by the magistrates , was in the year 1547 , between M. Jarnac and M. de la Chestaignertie . ENGLAND . The Anglo - Saxons , according to some writers ...
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... took their places , and drew their weapons , when their attention was attracted to a personage within the ring , who , with a sabre , seemed ready to become a party to the combat . " Do not be surprised , gentlemen , " said the king ...
... took their places , and drew their weapons , when their attention was attracted to a personage within the ring , who , with a sabre , seemed ready to become a party to the combat . " Do not be surprised , gentlemen , " said the king ...
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... took part in them . Mr. O'Bannon , of Jefferson County , was the vic- tor , and named Miss Bettie Taylor , of Maryland , as the " Queen of Love and Beauty . " One of the knights wore a costume which was brought from the Dead Sea by ...
... took part in them . Mr. O'Bannon , of Jefferson County , was the vic- tor , and named Miss Bettie Taylor , of Maryland , as the " Queen of Love and Beauty . " One of the knights wore a costume which was brought from the Dead Sea by ...
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... took no notice of the matter . A second note was the con- sequence , in which Adair was informed , that , if satisfaction ' were not accorded , he would post ' him as a coward ! The General then replied , in substance , that he might ...
... took no notice of the matter . A second note was the con- sequence , in which Adair was informed , that , if satisfaction ' were not accorded , he would post ' him as a coward ! The General then replied , in substance , that he might ...
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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 385 - Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned.
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 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 209 - I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
Էջ 208 - He is able to save them to the uttermost who come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
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 233 - I, being a citizen of this State, have not fought a duel with deadly weapons within this State nor out of it, nor have I sent or accepted a challenge to fight a duel with deadly weapons, nor have I acted as second in carrying a challenge, nor aided or assisted any person thus offending, so help me God.
Էջ 203 - To those who, with me, abhorring the practice of duelling, may think that I ought on no account to have added to the number of bad examples...