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… and not be afraid of trouble.' (Henry Cole, 1866) 'There's nothing like trying'. (Francis Fowke, 1860) Despite the … Prince Albert's special favour by being appointed a gentleman usher of his house-hold despite Sir Charles … of Artists Recently Deceased: Alfread Stevens', in The Magazine of Art, vol. IV, 1881, p. 219: E. F. Strange, …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… the petitioner much suffers in his reputation, and being a gentleman well discended capable of your lordship's relief herein.' Petitioned that Huggins be brought to …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… Heylin in 1637 (Photograph: Richard Cust) The notary's mark of Humphrey Jones on the depositions taken from … in the libel. 2. The letter was delivered to Mr Napper, a gentleman who lived with Mr Chaloner, who promised to hand it … whom I do hereby acknowledge to be an honest and worthy gentleman descended of an ancient and worthy family, and no …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… he was 'a base fellowe, a base cowardly rascall, and no gentleman' in the presence of witnesses. Chambers maintained … [Thomas Lord Windsor] in the place and quality of a gentleman (which title your petitioner is able to justifye, … was a base fellowe, a base cowardly rascall, and no gentleman, using also at the same time words of more fowle …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… November 1637 - November 1638 Bath in 1610. William King's witnesses were examined at the Three Tuns Inn there in … of the Empire of Great Britain (1611)) Thomas Johnson’s 1675 drawing of the King’s Bath, with the rear of the Three … ride to London fortnight before the terme and there lye gentleman like... that in hay harvest last it was commonlie …
10th April 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… Monday, 2 [o']clock, Court of Wards. Mr. [Richard] Godfrey's bailiff arrested. To have the under-sheriff [of Kent] sent … in all the copies of every man's share what he had paid. A gentleman remembering that Sir Arthur Ingram had said he and … for Monday in the afternoon. [Mr. Thomas] Fanshawe. A gentleman is in the House was a feoffee to my Lord, as he has …
10th March 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… and due debts. MR. [RALPH] WHITFIELD. That the Duchy Court's power may be reserved. MR. SOLICITOR. That this may extend … like to be tacit. But to have consideration of this gentleman because his bill has twice passed this House. MR. … any other Attorney after should. To do the like by this gentleman. SIR EDWARD COKE. No alien denizated ought to sit …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… militia company. The quarrel took place at Robert Smyth's inn in Great Torrington, Devon, around Christmas 1636, when … of Humphrey Terrick. 3/80, Petition 'Your petitioner is a gentleman descended of an ancient familie, as will appeere by … disgraceful words aforesaid.' 10. Was Coffin accounted a gentleman of an ancient family, and a soldier who had served …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… Marten personally took the depositions of the plaintiff's witnesses and in July Wigg was sentenced to pay £20 in … had known Collin for 7 or 8 years, whom he believed was a gentleman descended of an ancient family, as he was reputed. … after Christmas last', when Wigg said 'that he was a gentleman of an ancient family'. Wigg then showed him a coat …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… letters aloud and, despite being warned that Colvile was a gentleman, declared it 'a base letter', 'from a base … nominated a commission for taking the testimony of Colvile's witnesses headed by Francis Parlet, esq, which was to meet … ship money, and if so, how much? 4. Whether Colville was a gentleman of an ancient family? Did he live in that fashion? …