The Broad Stone of Honour: The True Sense and Practice of Chivalry : Second Book, Taneredus |
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Strona 6
When we consider the trying circumstances in which this humanity was displayed
, we must conclude that the true devotion of the chivalrous character was found in
Tancred . It is , therefore , under the majesty of that illustrious and heroic name ...
When we consider the trying circumstances in which this humanity was displayed
, we must conclude that the true devotion of the chivalrous character was found in
Tancred . It is , therefore , under the majesty of that illustrious and heroic name ...
Strona 7
Chivalry assumes in consequence a more exalted and perfect character . Always
religious , it is now enlisted in the cause of truth and goodness , to combat all
manner of evil , to conquer under the banner of the cross , and to reign for ...
Chivalry assumes in consequence a more exalted and perfect character . Always
religious , it is now enlisted in the cause of truth and goodness , to combat all
manner of evil , to conquer under the banner of the cross , and to reign for ...
Strona 8
... how the service of God was considered as demanding a perfect and total
devotion of mind and heart , of soul and body ; how that the Catholic faith was the
very basis of the character which belonged to the knight , that piety was to be the
rule ...
... how the service of God was considered as demanding a perfect and total
devotion of mind and heart , of soul and body ; how that the Catholic faith was the
very basis of the character which belonged to the knight , that piety was to be the
rule ...
Strona 44
It is much to be lamented that the acquaintance of the English reader with the
characters and events of the middle ages , should , for the most part , be derived
from the writings of men , who were either infidels , or who wrote , on every
subject ...
It is much to be lamented that the acquaintance of the English reader with the
characters and events of the middle ages , should , for the most part , be derived
from the writings of men , who were either infidels , or who wrote , on every
subject ...
Strona 118
Sierra Morena , he would have alighted to pay him his respects , saying ,
Reverend Sir , I beseech you let me not be so rude as to sit on horseback while a
person of your worth and character is on foot . The greatest and best princes
were the ...
Sierra Morena , he would have alighted to pay him his respects , saying ,
Reverend Sir , I beseech you let me not be so rude as to sit on horseback while a
person of your worth and character is on foot . The greatest and best princes
were the ...
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Strona 340 - Of men than beasts ; but oh ! the exceeding grace Of highest God ! that loves his creatures so, And all his works with mercy doth embrace. That blessed angels he sends to and fro, To serve to wicked man, to serve his wicked foe.
Strona 200 - Knowledge and wisdom, far from being one, Have ofttimes no connection. Knowledge dwells In heads replete with thoughts of other men, Wisdom in minds attentive to their own.
Strona 115 - And on his brest a bloodie Crosse he bore, The deare remembrance of his dying Lord, For whose sweete sake that glorious badge he wore, And dead, as living, ever him ador'd : Upon his shield the like was also scor'd, For soveraine hope which in his helpe he had.
Strona 256 - NOW was the hour that wakens fond desire In men at sea, and melts their thoughtful heart Who in the morn have bid sweet friends farewell, And pilgrim newly on his road with love Thrills, if he hear the vesper bell from far, That seems to mourn for the expiring day...
Strona 180 - I love all waste And solitary places; where we taste The pleasure of believing what we see Is boundless, as we wish our souls to be...
Strona 294 - I passed the sea in great peril, I have desired nothing of you; therefore now I humbly require you, in the honour of the son of the Virgin Mary, and for the love of me, that ye will take mercy of these six burgesses.
Strona 174 - There is no straw given unto thy servants, and they say to us, Make brick: and, behold, thy servants are beaten; but the fault is in thine own people. But he said, Ye are idle, ye are idle: therefore ye say, Let us go and do sacrifice to the LORD.
Strona 228 - ... of education. Yet if we are directed only by our particular natures, and regulate our inclinations by no higher rule than that of our reasons, we are but moralists ; divinity will still call us heathens.
Strona 195 - Fratres, sobrii estote et vigilate : quia adversarius vester diabolus tanquam leo rugiens circuit quaerens quem devoret.
Strona 398 - Next, (for hear me out now, readers,) that I may tell ye whither my younger feet wandered ; I betook me among those lofty fables and romances which recount in solemn cantos the deeds of knighthood founded by our victorious kings and from hence had in renown over all Christendom.