The Life, Voyages, and Exploits of Sir Francis Drake: With Numerous Original Letters from Him and the Lord High Admiral to the Queen and Great Officers of StateJ. Murray, 1844 - 187 Seiten |
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... Duke of Parma , and preached to him the meritorious doctrine of putting to death heretical sovereigns ; but the Duke gave him no encouragement , and openly declared his respect for Elizabeth . It appears that Philip was fully persuaded ...
... Duke of Parma , and preached to him the meritorious doctrine of putting to death heretical sovereigns ; but the Duke gave him no encouragement , and openly declared his respect for Elizabeth . It appears that Philip was fully persuaded ...
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... Duke of Parma might dispatch from the Low Countries ; also to lay waste the enemy's harbours on the western coast ; and not only destroy all the shipping that could be met with at sea conveying stores and provisions , but even to attack ...
... Duke of Parma might dispatch from the Low Countries ; also to lay waste the enemy's harbours on the western coast ; and not only destroy all the shipping that could be met with at sea conveying stores and provisions , but even to attack ...
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... Duke of Medina Sidonia was instructed to keep as near to the coast of France as wind and weather would permit , in order to avoid falling in with the English fleet ; and to proceed to Calais , where he might expect to meet the Duke of Parma ...
... Duke of Medina Sidonia was instructed to keep as near to the coast of France as wind and weather would permit , in order to avoid falling in with the English fleet ; and to proceed to Calais , where he might expect to meet the Duke of Parma ...
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... Duke of Somerset , was already in com- mand of a squadron of ships , English and Netherlanders , sent to watch the Prince of Parma , and prevent his putting to sea with his forces to join the Armada . mour , Her Majesty was not ...
... Duke of Somerset , was already in com- mand of a squadron of ships , English and Netherlanders , sent to watch the Prince of Parma , and prevent his putting to sea with his forces to join the Armada . mour , Her Majesty was not ...
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... duke dispatched an officer to Dunkirk , being the third he had sent to apprise the Duke of Parma of their position off the Isle of Wight , and to urge his immediate coming out , and also his sending some shot for four , six , and ten ...
... duke dispatched an officer to Dunkirk , being the third he had sent to apprise the Duke of Parma of their position off the Isle of Wight , and to urge his immediate coming out , and also his sending some shot for four , six , and ten ...
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Seite 120 - I have the heart of a king, and of a king of England too ; and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, should dare to invade the borders of my realm ! To which, rather than any dishonour should grow by me, I myself will take up arms; I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field.
Seite 106 - Elizabeth under the name of the Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading to the East Indies.
Seite 169 - Here die I, Richard Grenville, with a joyful and quiet mind, for that I have ended my life as a true soldier ought to do, that hath fought for his country, queen, religion, and honour...
Seite 65 - ... both by the King and people, into her Majesty's hands ; together with her Highness's picture and arms in a piece of sixpence, current English money, showing itself by a hole made of purpose through the plate : underneath was likewise engraven the name of our General...
Seite 120 - My loving people, we have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety, to take heed how we commit ourselves to armed multitudes, for fear of treachery. But I assure you, I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people.
Seite 120 - I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe should dare to invade the borders of my realm...
Seite 145 - Moncado with the galleys of which he was captain; and from Calais, driven with squibs from their anchors, were chased out of the sight of England, round about Scotland and Ireland. Where for the...
Seite 145 - ... they were not ashamed in the year 1588, when they purposed the invasion of this land, to publish in sundry languages in print great victories in words, which they pleaded to have obtained against this realm, and spread the same in a most false sort over all parts of France, Italy, and elsewhere.
Seite 6 - I set at liberty, without the taking from them the weight of a groat; only, because I would not be delayed of my dispatch, I stayed two men of estimation and sent post...
Seite 120 - I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die amongst you all, to lay down for my God, and for my kingdom, and for my people, my honor and my blood, even in the dust.