The Life of F. M., H. R. H. Edward, Duke of Kent: Illustrated by His Correspondence with the De Salaberry Family, Never Before Published, Extending from 1791 to 1814 |
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... That round her sable turrets glow The morning beams were shed , And tinged them with a lustre proud , Like that which streaks a thunder cloud ; Such dusky grandeur clothed the height , Where the huge castle holds its state , And all ...
... That round her sable turrets glow The morning beams were shed , And tinged them with a lustre proud , Like that which streaks a thunder cloud ; Such dusky grandeur clothed the height , Where the huge castle holds its state , And all ...
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The Life of F. M., H. R. H. Edward, Duke of Kent Illustrated by His ... William James Anderson Visos knygos peržiūra - 1870 |
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The Life of F. M., H. R. H. Edward, Duke of Kent Illustrated by His ... William James Anderson Visos knygos peržiūra - 1870 |
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able appears appointed arrangement arrival assure attachment attention Battalion believe brother Canada Canadian Captain certainly Chief command communicate conduct consequence corps DEAR DE SALABERRY desire Duke of Kent duty EDWARD effect England expected express fail father favor fear feel fully Garrison give given Government Governor HALIFAX hands happy head honor hope immediately intended interest KENSINGTON PALACE kind late Laurent leave letter Lieut Lieutenant Lord Madame de St Major manner March means military month necessary never obliged occasion October officer once opportunity passed person pleasure possible present Prince promise Quebec reached received recommend regard regiment regret remain reply respect Royal Highness sent sentiments sincere situation success sure taken tell thank thing whole wish write written young
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