Search
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… nation. You had no mind to lose it. An Act was made in the Little Parliament, 1653, which was a good Act to encourage … upon a just account, as much right as they, except in a little formality. Why then may not this House, that can do … moved to adjourn, because divers were to speak. After a little debate about adjourning, the question was put, if the …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… but there will be a necessity to continue this sum for a little time, that the pretence may be forgotten. You may name … with shade; and where were an upper and lower bowling-green, whither very many of the nobility and gentry, of the … (1791,) p. 121. Mr. Pennant adds, that "where Sackville Street was afterwards built, stood Piccadilla-hall, where …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… the usurers, or money-changers at Rome, seem to have been little better than our pawn-brokers." These are celebrated in …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… wise pilots, that is, avoid if we can, or hazard them as little as we can. The proper debate, in my opinion, is about … I doubt God is angry with us. We are here in an island, or little world, and it is enough if we can preserve ourselves. … As I shall never press you to make a great enemy too little, so I would not have you make a little enemy too …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… upon the last part first, for that there will be time little enough to prepare the place. Mr. Bond seconded. … may think as slightly of our laws as that of the little Parliament, 3 who thought themselves to be the … approved by this House. This is a great business. Let us a little consider our duty, and who we act for. Are we grown so …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… I should never have meddled in it. A month's time is little enough for him to make his answer; but I suppose that, … The charge is particular enough. Six weeks' time is little enough for him to prepare himself to answer. Mr. … I left it, and dined at the Three Tuns Gracechurch-street. There was, towards night, a Petition preferred on …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… of your faith, I should not say a word on it. I have as little to plead for the Cavaliers as any man. I believe some …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… my Lord Protector's person. I will murder no man." After a little stay in the lobby, there came four commoners to swear … foot, trodden down? and judge with me, I beseech you, a little, whether it be so or no. And then, I pray you, will … I thank God, considered. I would beg of you to consider a little more with me what that resistance is that is likely to …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… assume the title, dignity; &c. as King, till the last. A little time may produce great matters." Lansdowne MSS. 755. …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… different. We have had no war these seven years. True, a little rebellion, and some suffered. 22 Blessed be God, we … Dr. Calamy's Continuation, (1787,) ii. 793. In 1713, so little was England disposed to "consider the trade of buying …