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Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… Member went out again to have it signed. ( And gives a long Narrative.) Sir Thomas Lee.] I had thoughts, after Jennings's long discourse, that he would have told you of a Petition … in mind of sad thoughts. They had their Precedent from the Long Parliament of 1641. I hope you will not consent that …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… till Christmas. If you charge it with a Million more, how long will that be, and we expect at Michaelmas another Debt, … to Debate, not as in a Committee. I remember, in the Long Parliament, a great Sum was to be raised, and … to-day, and I fear none to-morrow. You have been upon a long Debate, upon a Negative upon LandTax. I would willingly …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… you will preserve it. Sir Joseph Williamson.] It has been long known to many Gentlemen, that I have as much zeal for … Bill, that he has of one Ship. I would see, whether the Long Robe can bring this to the ancient Custom of Regency. … to make a Custos by Parliament ? This is a hint to the Long Robe that I dare not venture upon. I would not interfere …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… Robert Rich.] You will hear those in the House, sure, as long as those out of the House. Before you debate, your … to death; these I call Blood-hounds, that make speeches as long as my stick. Sawyer is very criminal, and guilty of this … shall pronounce him guilty. Mr Boscawen.] I appeal to the Long-Robe, whether, on a murder, the wise and children are …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… upon your speedy Resolutions; and I hope it will not be long before we shall meet again, to perfect what the time … That Paper of the French Trade has walked this House long. But, as Sacheverell uses to say, "he would have things … but from Parliament. The Question is, What and for how long you will give him? A King in want can never be quiet. As …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… in the name of the King and Queen. Mr Pelham.] Seeing the Long Robe are so full of doubts, we may very well, and they … of Ireland this Summer, we shall not hope to keep England long. If the French King once gets the Ports of Ireland, we … to put it off for some time. I would not have it too long, but put it off to Monday. Which was ordered. Friday, …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… for a Custos, &c. 'tis impossible there should be one so long as the Queen is here. This Clause is for the … put into hands 1 than was last year, we shall not be long here. When the King is gone, the Government must be … be given. Sir Thomas Lee.] 'Tis said, "The Debate may be long, and the Messengers will stay;" but the Messengers must …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… the Prisoner. Sir Christopher Musgrave.] This has been a long Debate, and deserves the consideration of the House, … War." Sir Robert Rich.] Russel spoke to me of this Motion long ago, before I had a Place; but now I rejoice that I have …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… it, but not in Country Assizes, which cannot stay so long. If a man be to be tried for Treason, and the Safety of … allowed Counsel, in every Treason, it would make Tryals long; and all Mens Cases are alike, when dressed up by Art of … the King: I hope we shall make it good. We have not, for a long time, had such a warlike Prince as this. All this points …
Grey's Debates of the House of Commons
… of the Taxes, and not the Public, Gentlemen may live long enough to be mistaken. 'Tis your interest to make this … Privilege that the body of the Peers has been preserved so long. If any Lord, at any time, should be disposed to expose … fixed interest in the Office; so that the Office being so long since ceased, all the Records are lost, and the very …