Diary of Thomas Burton, Esq., Member in the Parliaments of Oliver and Richard Cromwell, from 1656 to 1659: Now First Published from the Original Autograph Manuscript. With an Introduction, Containing an Account of the Parliament of 1654; from the Journal of Guibon Goddard, Esq. M.P., Also Now First Printed, Volumen4

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Henry Colburn, 1828
 

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Página 12 - House, or in any other House or Place whatsoever, as a House of Lords ; nor shall Sit, Vote, Advise, Adjudge, or Determine of any matter or thing whatsoever as a House of Lords in Parliament: Nevertheless it is hereby declared That neither such Lords as have demeaned themselves with Honour, Courage, and Fidelity to the Commonwealth, nor their Posterities who shall continue so, shall be excluded from the...
Página 432 - I went out to Charing Cross, to see Major-general Harrison * hanged, drawn, and quartered ; which was done there, he looking as cheerful as any man could do in that condition.
Página 286 - A Seasonable Speech., made by a Worthy Member of Parliament in the House of Commons, concerning the Other House, March, 1659.
Página 86 - Similarly a resolution was voted that the commons would transact business with 'the persons now sitting in the other house, as a house of parliament, during this present parliament ; and that it is not hereby intended to exclude such peers as have been faithful to the parliament, from their privilege of being duly summoned to serve as members of that...
Página 485 - Oliver, though he was a traitor and a villain, was a brave fellow, had great parts, great courage, and was worthy to command. But that Richard, that coxcomb, coquin, poltroon, was surely the basest fellow alive ; what is become of that fool? How was it possible he could be such a sot?" He answered, "That he was betrayed by those whom he most trusted, and who had been most obliged by his father.
Página 35 - Mark, child, what I say. They will cut off my head, and perhaps make thee a King. But mark what I say, you must not be a King, so long as your brothers Charles and James do live; for they will cut off your brothers' heads (when they can catch them) and cut off thy head too at the last; and therefore I charge you, do not be made a king by them.
Página 209 - ... sins, and thereby be in danger to receive of their plagues; and that the Lord may be one and his name one in the three kingdoms.
Página 269 - This is one of the most expensive, dear places in the known world, for all manner of provisions, and yet 'tis the most proud and prodigal place that ever I beheld ; especially it is so as to the women among us. For a cooper's wife shall go forth in the best flowered silks, and richest silver and gold lace that England can afford, with a couple of negroes at her tail, there being five blacks to one white.

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