The Works of Francis Bacon, Lord Chancellor of England, Volume 1Parry & McMillan, 1854 |
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Page vii
... sure I shall not ask in vain , for their forgiveness . One friend the grave has closed over , who cheered me in my task when I was weary , and better able , from his rich and compre- hensive mind , to detect errors , than any man , was ...
... sure I shall not ask in vain , for their forgiveness . One friend the grave has closed over , who cheered me in my task when I was weary , and better able , from his rich and compre- hensive mind , to detect errors , than any man , was ...
Page xxvii
... sure to leave a house somewhat before it 21. Of Study . 2. Of Discourse . 3. Of Ceremonies and Respect . 4. Of Followers and Friends . 5. Suitors . 6. Of Expense . 7. Of Regiment of Health . 8. Of Honour and Reputation . 9. Of Faction ...
... sure to leave a house somewhat before it 21. Of Study . 2. Of Discourse . 3. Of Ceremonies and Respect . 4. Of Followers and Friends . 5. Suitors . 6. Of Expense . 7. Of Regiment of Health . 8. Of Honour and Reputation . 9. Of Faction ...
Page xxx
... Sure I am ( though I can arrogate nothing to myself but that I was a faithful remembrance to his lordship ) that while I had most credit with him his fortune went on best . And yet in two main points we always directly and ...
... Sure I am ( though I can arrogate nothing to myself but that I was a faithful remembrance to his lordship ) that while I had most credit with him his fortune went on best . And yet in two main points we always directly and ...
Page xxxi
... sure she always had in his company . He left her presence well pleased with his reception , and thanked God , though he had suffered much trou- ble and storm abroad , that he found a sweet calm with the queen before midday , from which ...
... sure she always had in his company . He left her presence well pleased with his reception , and thanked God , though he had suffered much trou- ble and storm abroad , that he found a sweet calm with the queen before midday , from which ...
Page xxxii
... sure I am , he did just contrary in every one of these three points . " 5 After his committal to the lord keeper's , there was great fluctuation of opinion with respect to his probable fate . On one day the hope of his restoration to ...
... sure I am , he did just contrary in every one of these three points . " 5 After his committal to the lord keeper's , there was great fluctuation of opinion with respect to his probable fate . On one day the hope of his restoration to ...
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