Devon Notes and Queries, Nide 3

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J. G. Commin, 1905
 

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Sivu 229 - An exact abridgement of the records in the Tower of London, from the reign of King Edward the Second, unto King Richard the Third...
Sivu 132 - Tis opportune to look back upon old times, and contemplate our Forefathers. Great examples grow thin, and to be fetched from the passed world. Simplicity flies away, and iniquity' comes at long strides upon us.
Sivu 116 - Elizabeth, by the grace of God Queen of England, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith etc.
Sivu 197 - I am not gone back, as some men do report me, but as ready to give my life, as any of my brethren that are gone before me ; although by a policy I have a little prolonged it, and that for the best, as already it appeareth unto me, and shall shortly appear unto all. That day that I recant any point of doctrine, I shall suffer twenty kinds of death, the Lord being mine assistance ; as I doubt not but he will.
Sivu 132 - We were hinted by the occasion, not catched the opportunity to write of old things, or intrude upon the antiquary. We are coldly drawn unto discourses of antiquities, who have scarce time before us to comprehend new things, or make out learned novelties.
Sivu 112 - Ibid., p. 194. stitutions, the third edition of which he published in 1756, says no more than his predecessor, of Freemasonry in France. In fact, he says less, for in his lists of " Deputations for Provincial Grand Masters,"1 he omits those granted by Lords Montagu and Weymouth. But in a " List of Regular Lodges, according to their Seniority and Constitution, by order of the Grand Master...
Sivu 230 - ... of the subject, was frequently laid without scruple, and is mentioned with much unconcern by our ancient historians, though now it would justly alarm our opulent merchants and stockholders.
Sivu 159 - Ah! from the old world let some one answer give: 'Scorn ye this world, their tears, their inward cares? I say unto you, see that your souls live A deeper life than theirs.
Sivu 164 - There was an old man, And he had an old cow, And how to keep her he didn't know how : So he built up a barn To keep this cow warm, And a little more cider would do us no harm. Harm, my boys, harm ! Harm, my boys, harm ! A little more cider would do us no harm. The guns were fired and tea-kettles and trays banged, and then all stooped down, and raising themselves up three times shouted, ' Now, now, now : hats full, caps full, three bushel bags full, and a little heap under the stairs ; please God...
Sivu 192 - Sussex, lately deceased, was not put in, wrapt up, or wound up, or buried in any shirt, shift, sheet, or shroud, made or mingled with flax, hemp, silk, hair, gold, or silver, or other than what is made of sheep's wool only...

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