Diary of the Times of Charles the Second, Volume 2

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Página 224 - When almost in her infancy, she had been married to Henry Cavendish, Earl of Ogle, son and heir of Henry, Duke of Newcastle, who dying in 1680, she was left, as Echard expresses it, a " virgin widow
Página 195 - He had such an opinion of his own faculty of persuading, that he thought none could stand before it : though he was singular in that opinion ; for he had a tedious luscious way, that was not apt to overcome a man's reason, though it might tire his patience.
Página 327 - Since the fall of the Roman Empire (omitting that of the Germans, which had neither greatness nor continuance) there hath been no State fearful in the East, but that of the Turk; nor in the West any Prince that hath spread his wings far over his nest, but the Spaniard; who since the time that Ferdinand expelled the Moors out of Granada, have made many attempts to make themselves Masters of all Europe.
Página 323 - ... could do too much) did expose you to the danger of that sorrow which now oppresseth you ; yet, if you consult with that affection, and with that reason, I am persuaded that you will see cause to moderate that sorrow ; for your affection to that worthy person may tell you, that even to it you cannot justify yourself, if you lament his being raised to a degree of happiness, far beyond any that he did or could enjoy upon the earth ; such as depends upon no uncertainties, nor can suffer no diminution...
Página 264 - ... were a very good protestant, but she is as much one as the other, for it is certain that her lord does nothing without her.
Página 328 - Moores out of Granada, have made many attempts to make themselves masters of all Europe. And it is true that, by the treasures of both Indies, and by the many kingdoms which they possess in Europe, they are at this day the most powerful. But as the...
Página 324 - That now is past, and I will not flatter you so much as to say, I think you can ever be so happy in this life again : but this comfort you owe me, that I may see you bear this change and your misfortunes patiently. I...
Página 263 - Everybody knows how often this man turned backwards and forwards in the late king's time, and now to complete all his virtues, he is working with all his might to bring in popery. He is perpetually with the priests, and stirs up the king to do things faster than I believe he would of himself.
Página 146 - I saw a meteor of an obscure bright colour, very much in shape like the blade of a sword, the rest of the sky very serene and clear. What this may portend, God only knows ; but such another phenomenon I remember to have seen in 1640, about the trial of the great Earl of Strafford, preceding our bloody Rebellion. I pray God avert his judgments...
Página 147 - We have had of late several comets, which though I believe appear from natural causes, and of themselves operate not, yet I cannot despise them. They may be warnings from God, as they commonly are forerunners of his animadversions.

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