The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift: Historical writingsG. Bell, 1902 |
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... Duke of Ormonde succeed- ing him as general , both here and in Flanders . This pro- ceeding of the court ( as far as it related to the Duke of Marlborough ) was much censured both at home and abroad , and by some who did not wish ill to ...
... Duke of Ormonde succeed- ing him as general , both here and in Flanders . This pro- ceeding of the court ( as far as it related to the Duke of Marlborough ) was much censured both at home and abroad , and by some who did not wish ill to ...
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... Duke of Ormonde at the head of her forces in Flanders , whither he was now arrived , directed him to keep all the troops in British pay , whether subjects or foreigners , immediately under his own command ; and to be cautious , for a ...
... Duke of Ormonde at the head of her forces in Flanders , whither he was now arrived , directed him to keep all the troops in British pay , whether subjects or foreigners , immediately under his own command ; and to be cautious , for a ...
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... Duke of Ormonde to avoid engaging in any battle or siege , until he had further instructions ; but he was di- rected to conceal his orders , and to find the best excuses he could , if any pressing occasion should offer . The reasons for ...
... Duke of Ormonde to avoid engaging in any battle or siege , until he had further instructions ; but he was di- rected to conceal his orders , and to find the best excuses he could , if any pressing occasion should offer . The reasons for ...
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... Duke of Ormonde , who , with every other quality that can accomplish or adorn a great man , inherits all the valour and loyalty of his ancestors , found it very difficult to acquit himself of his commission ; ' for Prince Eugene , and ...
... Duke of Ormonde , who , with every other quality that can accomplish or adorn a great man , inherits all the valour and loyalty of his ancestors , found it very difficult to acquit himself of his commission ; ' for Prince Eugene , and ...
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... Duke of Ormonde's army consisted of eighteen thousand of Her Majesty's subjects , and about thirty thousand hired from other princes , either wholly by the Queen , or jointly by her and the States . The Duke im- mediately informed the ...
... Duke of Ormonde's army consisted of eighteen thousand of Her Majesty's subjects , and about thirty thousand hired from other princes , either wholly by the Queen , or jointly by her and the States . The Duke im- mediately informed the ...
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