Dictionary of National Biography, Volume 41Leslie Stephen Macmillan, 1895 - Great Britain |
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Page 222 - stately speeches and well-sounding phrases climbing to the height of Seneca his style, and as full of notable morality, which it doth most delightfully teach, and so obtain the very end of poesie
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Page 384 - discontent and disaffection among the liege subjects of the queen, and with contriving, ' by means of intimidation and the demonstration of great physical force, to procure and effect changes to be made in the government, laws, and constitution of this realm.
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