| 单词 | Earl of Leicester |
| 例句 | Then the second Earl of Leicester, Robert Sidney, leased the fields and enclosed part of the land for building. The London Square: Gardens in the Midst of Town by Todd Longstaffe-Gowan - review 2012-05-18T21:55:01Z The conflicted middle is anchored by Cody Nickell as the dashing Earl of Leicester, who nimbly angles for both women and plays each side. To kill a queen: Mary vs. Elizabeth in Schiller classic ‘Mary Stuart’ at the Folger 2015-02-02T05:00:00Z Built for Thomas Coke, the first Earl of Leicester, in the 1750s, the colossal Palladian mansion was designed by Kent in collaboration with Coke’s friend Lord Burlington. Designer Brian Sawyer Visits England's Stately Homes 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z Some commentators have interpreted the play as a satire on the relationship of Elizabeth I and her favourite, Robert Dudley, the first Earl of Leicester. Poem of the week: Bethsabe's Song by George Peele 2010-10-11T10:37:00Z The opera also includes a love affair between Mary Stuart and Robert Dudley, the first Earl of Leicester. Joyce DiDonato Takes On ‘Maria Stuarda’ at the Met 2012-12-30T05:03:03Z And he compares the Earl of Leicester, a favorite of both queens, to ex-President Bill Clinton. Queens prepare to clash in ACT Theatre's 'Mary Stuart' 2011-09-08T20:37:10Z The Earl of Leicester said the bill could lead to customers having to agree to "formal and binding HR-style rules" when interacting with a business's employees. Lib Dem plan to protect workers from sex harassment to become law 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z The letters also reveal Mary's animosity towards Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester and a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I. Mary Queen of Scots: Secret letters written during imprisonment decoded 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z Perhaps the greatest royal marriage that never happened was between Elizabeth I and the Earl of Leicester, as Sarah Gristwood explores in her fascinating Elizabeth & Leicester. Kate Williams picks five books about royal marriages 2018-05-17T04:00:00Z Cody Nickell plays the Earl of Leicester, Robert Dudley, one of Elizabeth’s statesmen and a favorite of hers for many years. ‘Mary Stuart’ stage drama between Queen Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z It was built by the Earl of Leicester, Robert Dudley, to try and win her hand in marriage, historians said. Royal tower reopened after 350 years 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z Engineers have installed stairs and platforms so people can climb up a tower that Dudley, Earl of Leicester, had built on the castle in the 1570s for his Queen's exclusive use. Kenilworth Castle opens Elizabeth I's suite in rumoured lover's home 2014-09-03T04:00:00Z His victor was Simon de Montfort, the French-born Earl of Leicester, who was fighting for the rights of England to be governed by the English. England's first fight for democracy? 2014-05-14T04:00:00Z Dudley Earl of Leicester, Henry Prince of Wales, and Charles I.; the others are merely intended to illustrate the kinds of armour in vogue at certain periods. Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood 2012-04-06T02:00:29.250Z A letter from Bacon to the Earl of Leicester, asking for his furtherance in some suit which the Earl of Essex had moved in his behalf, has recently been found, written in 1588. Bacon and Shakspere 2012-03-14T02:00:24.313Z From him sprung Sir Thomas Coke, the first Earl of Leicester, whose son died in 1739, when the peerage became extinct. Through East Anglia in a Motor Car 2012-02-22T03:00:21.787Z The Count d’Artois and the Earl of Leicester were there slain, and as many as three hundred other knights. The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple 2012-01-18T03:00:11.003Z Robert Dudley, the great Earl of Leicester, was the first English book collector who was possessed of any degree of taste. Book Collecting: A Guide for Amateurs 2011-12-21T03:00:41.820Z Lord Lovell—or the Earl of Leicester, as he had now become—waited upon the King and procured His Majesty's assent that, after execution, the highwaymen's bodies should be hung in chains. The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 2011-12-19T03:00:45.273Z Bound in a handsomely tooled and gilt calf binding, in the Grolier style, with the badge of Dudley, Earl of Leicester, viz. the Bear and Ragged Staff, in the centre. Annals of the Bodleian Library, Oxford, A.D. 1598-A.D. 1867 With a Preliminary Notice of the earlier Library founded in the Fourteenth Century 2011-12-18T03:00:20.923Z The Earl of Leicester, then chancellor, ordered that the 230 government should be in the hands of the chancellor, doctors, proctors, and the heads of the colleges and halls. An American at Oxford 2011-12-02T03:00:19.150Z And thereupon the said Commissioners came into the Earl of Leicester's chamber, where the said Bishop in the name of the rest said ... Mary Queen of Scots 1542-1587 2011-11-20T03:00:16.107Z Presently Archie made his appearance, a dream of beauty in white satin from head to foot, as the Earl of Leicester, his curling hair, fair to whiteness, looking like the wig which it was not. Diana Tempest, Volume II (of 3) 2011-11-12T03:00:31.283Z Such would seem to be the idea conveyed in the following letter which Leicester received:— To the Right Hon. the Earl of Leicester, at Holkham, Norfolk. The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 2011-12-19T03:00:45.273Z A facsimile title, engraved by Mr. Fry, of Bristol, from the Marq. of Northampton's copy, accompanies it, together with another leaf in facsimile, from the Earl of Leicester's copy. Annals of the Bodleian Library, Oxford, A.D. 1598-A.D. 1867 With a Preliminary Notice of the earlier Library founded in the Fourteenth Century 2011-12-18T03:00:20.923Z —Coke is by lawyers generally pronounced like the article which feeds our steam-engines; but the late Earl of Leicester was generally, in Norfolk and elsewhere, called Cook. Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 91, July 26, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. 2011-10-19T02:00:23.307Z “Do you know who he was?” said I. “O yes; know all about him; Earl of Leicester, from county of Norfolk; fine old man indeed—you very much like him—speak just in same way.” Wild Wales The People, Laguage & Scenery 2011-10-09T02:00:29.740Z Soon he had to welcome there his uncle, the Earl of Leicester, who, by the favour of Elizabeth, was entrusted with the command of the army. The Boy's Book of Heroes 2011-09-06T02:00:10.323Z Is supposed to have been the maker of the instrument presented by Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Leicester. Violins and Violin Makers Biographical Dictionary of the Great Italian Artistes, their Followers and Imitators, to the present time. With Essays on Important Subjects Connected with the Violin. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.337Z I desired she would either send it to my queen or the Earl of Leicester's picture. Stories about Famous Precious Stones 2011-08-31T02:01:42.217Z In 1575 he had a share in devising the masques, published in the next year as The Princely Pleasures at the Courte at Kenelworth, which celebrated the queen’s visit to the Earl of Leicester. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth" 2011-08-24T02:00:20.690Z We hear of him joining the Earl of Leicester in a state mission to the Netherlands, and then he bursts into final brilliant prominence as courtier and his Queen's favourite. Great Ralegh 2011-08-16T02:00:43.100Z Elizabeth, however, had already suggested a husband for her; and, to the astonishment of every body, had named her favourite minion, Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume I (of 2) 2011-08-14T02:00:25.307Z Here is the place of the remarkable cultivation and distinguished improvements of that eminent cultivator, Mr. Coke, now Earl of Leicester. The Works of Daniel Webster, Volume 1 2011-07-27T02:00:32.830Z The Earl of Leicester desired to have the reputation of being a patron of the arts, and was willing to pay for advertisement. The Mystery of Francis Bacon 2011-07-09T02:00:14.663Z The subject we have once or twice talked of appears a promising one, The Earl of Leicester’s history. Life of John Keats His Life and Poetry, his Friends, Critics and After-fame 2011-06-10T02:00:19.290Z On October 21st a public meeting was held at St. Andrew’s Hall, under the presidency of the Earl of Leicester, “to consider the desirability of closing all markets in the county of Norfolk.” Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z It is not at all likely, that either Elizabeth, or the Earl of Leicester, expected or wished any other answer. Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume I (of 2) 2011-08-14T02:00:25.307Z Chief of these were Dudley, whom she created Earl of Leicester, and whom she was disposed to marry, and Essex, whose violent passions brought about his ruin. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura 2011-04-14T02:00:56.200Z The subject we have once or twice talked of appears a promising one—The Earl of Leicester’s history. Letters of John Keats to His Family and Friends 2011-03-30T02:00:14.620Z But Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, completed the transformation into a residential palace. With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 3 2011-03-21T02:00:11.920Z The Lord Bishop offered prayer, and a hymn was sung, after which a large and distinguished company, presided over by the Earl of Leicester, partook of luncheon in a marquee. Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z The Earl of Leicester is gorgeous in knee-breeches of pink satin, with slashes of white silk. In the Days of Queen Victoria 2011-03-17T02:00:14.783Z I have not seen Sir William Stanley since he left England with the Earl of Leicester. The Condition of Catholics Under James I. 2011-03-09T03:00:42.087Z In 1853, Mr. George Vail, of Troy, N. Y., imported one bull and two heifers from the herds of Mr. Davy and the Earl of Leicester. Herd Record of the Association of Breeders of Thorough-Bred Neat Stock Short Horns, Ayrshires and Devons 2011-03-03T03:00:46.420Z In fact, they are more a monument to the genius of the great novelist than to the memory of Elizabeth and the Earl of Leicester. With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 3 2011-03-21T02:00:11.920Z The proceedings had been postponed in consequence of the illness of the Earl of Leicester. Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z It was built by Robert Sidney, Earl of Leicester, a staunch Royalist, somewhere about 1636. The Library Magazine of Select Foreign Literature All volumes 2011-03-02T03:00:25.433Z Then follow those of Edward VI., who granted it to the Duke of Somerset; Elizabeth, who granted it to Robert, Earl of Leicester; Charles II. and William IV., who visited Boston on several occasions. Glimpses of King William IV. and Queen Adelaide In Letters of the Late Miss Clitherow, of Boston House, Middlesex. With a Brief Account of Boston House and the Clitherow Family 2011-01-28T03:00:23.733Z Lord Tweedmouth was the Earl of Leicester, in slashed doublet and hose of ruby velvet and satin, enriched with gold embroidery. The Evolution of Fashion 2011-01-06T03:00:44.710Z Thus then was Sir Hugh, through the instrumentality of Martin, dispatched forthwith to join the expedition under the Earl of Leicester against the Spaniards. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z Earl of Leicester was invested by the Queen with the Riband and Badge of the Garter. Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z Work continues on naming the sitters – Chevalier's "Rosy" has just been identified by students from Bristol University as Sir Robert Dudley, the illegitimate son of Queen Elizabeth I's favourite courtier, the Earl of Leicester. Mystery portraits inspire writers 2010-03-16T19:27:00Z The country was in the throes of the civil war kindled by the revolt of the Earl of Leicester against Henry III. Saint Bonaventure The Seraphic Doctor Minister-General of the Franciscan Order Here Queen Elizabeth was entertained by her favorite, the Earl of Leicester. Zigzag Journeys in Europe Vacation Rambles in Historic Lands This sally of Tarleton's against the Earl of Leicester was received with a titter of applause, and Burleigh, who had indeed tutored the poor jester, greatly enjoyed it. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z —The Prince and Princess of Wales arrived at Holkham, on a visit to the Earl of Leicester. Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z The Church of Saint Mary with the tomb of the great Earl of Leicester. Woman's Club Work and Programs First Aid to Club Women Of this opinion as that excellent person whom I mentioned, the late Earl of Leicester, who valued Chaucer as much as Mr Cowley despised him. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 355, May 1845 The great Earl impressed his imagination very deeply also, for the lamentation over the Earl of Leicester’s death is more than a conventional Ode to a dead patron. The Cutting of an Agate It was on the morning of the same day on which Grasp had witnessed the execution in Smithfield, that Shakespeare made his unsuccessful application to the Earl of Leicester in behalf of his friend Arderne. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z Luncheon was served at the Crown Hotel, under the presidency of the Earl of Leicester, and in the evening a ball was held. Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z Then the godfather—none other than that famous and brilliant personage, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, the only man whom the great Queen Elizabeth really loved—her cousin, "Sweet Robin." The Children of Westminster Abbey Studies in English History The fame of Coke of Norfolk had not been forgotten by his son, the present Earl of Leicester. Speeches and Addresses of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales: 1863-1888 I have often heard the late Earl of Leicester say that Mr. Cowley himself was of that opinion, who having read him over at my lord's request, declared he had no taste of him. The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 New Edition "Have you ever had personal quarrel with the Earl of Leicester?" inquired the Captain. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z The committee to whom the matter had been referred reported in favour of the proposal, which had the warm support of the Prince of Wales and the Earl of Leicester. Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z The baby Bess, like babies nowadays, had her christening presents: "By the queen's majesty a great standing cup; Countess of Sussex a standing cup; Earl of Leicester a great bowl." The Children of Westminster Abbey Studies in English History The Earl of Leicester and Lord Sondes were in the Royal carriage, a third carriage containing Lord Sheffield and Lady Anne Coke. Speeches and Addresses of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales: 1863-1888 Throgmorton Street is at the north-east corner of the Bank of England, and was so called after Sir Nicholas Throgmorton, who is said to have been poisoned by Dudley, Earl of Leicester, Queen Elizabeth's favourite. Old and New London Volume I Here, when a school-boy, he had accompanied his father, what time the Earl of Leicester entertained Queen Elizabeth for seventeen days, "with pomp, with triumph, and with revelling." William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z Earl of Leicester presided at a public meeting at Norwich, and made an eloquent appeal on behalf of a fund for the enlargement and reconstruction of the Blind Institution. Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z During the six months from January 1789 to the fall of the Bastille in July, France travelled as far as England in the six hundred years between the Earl of Leicester and Lord Beaconsfield. The History of Freedom “I desired she would send to my queen either this or the Earl of Leicester’s picture.” Threads of Grey and Gold This suit was the Earl of Leicester's—the "Kenilworth" earl, for see his cognizance of the bear and ragged staff on the horse's chanfron. Old and New London Volume I The Earl of Leicester and his officers received her on landing; and two thousand horse, dividing into two brigades, together with two thousand infantry, formed her immediate guard. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z The Earl of Leicester presided, and was supported by several representatives of the nobility and county gentry. Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z Earl of Leicester and baron of Denbigh; which was done at Westminster with great solemnity, the Queen herself helping to put on his ceremonial, he sitting upon his knees before her with a great gravity. The English Novel in the Time of Shakespeare Large woodcut of the achievement of Robert, Earl of Leicester, on verso of titlepage. Catalogue of the Books Presented by Edward Capell to the Library of Trinity College in Cambridge Henry III. was driven back here by the rebellious De Montfort, Earl of Leicester. Old and New London Volume I Not far away is the famous Warwick Castle, and a little beyond it Kenilworth, where Queen Elizabeth was entertained by the Earl of Leicester with great festivities in 1575. An Introduction to Shakespeare Earl of Leicester has forwarded to the governors of the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital a cheque for £5,000 for building new quarters for nurses at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital.” Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z I have read several letters of the Earl of Leicester, in MS., that show he always shielded Cartwright, whenever in danger. Calamities and Quarrels of Authors The upper one, with the date 1573, is the Dudley crest charged with a crescent of difference within garter of the order, for Robert, Earl of Leicester. Catalogue of the Books Presented by Edward Capell to the Library of Trinity College in Cambridge When Oldfield wrote his ‘Origin of Parliaments,’ the town, he tells us, was under the influence of the Earl of Leicester, and was for many years represented by some of his Lordship’s family. East Anglia Personal Recollections and Historical Associations It is not unlikely that the Earl of Leicester, despite his ardent protestations of zealous support of the match, was the most insidious of its opponents. History of the Rise of the Huguenots Volume 2 At this meeting the Earl of Leicester contributed a donation of £500. Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z In 1580 it was occupied by the Earl of Leicester, and here Spenser was for a time entertained, as he asserts in the following line. Six Centuries of English Poetry Tennyson to Chaucer It was afterwards a stronghold of Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, and it then became part of the Duchy of Lancaster. England, Picturesque and Descriptive A Reminiscence of Foreign Travel In the reign of Henry II., a MS. in the British Museum tells us, the Earl of Leicester came to attack it. East Anglia Personal Recollections and Historical Associations In Shakespeare's time, the Earl of Leicester, Lord Compton, Sir Thomas Lucy of Charlecote, and a few others, were the chief men in the neighbourhood of Stratford to keep retainers in large numbers. William Shakespeare His Homes and Haunts The Earl of Leicester, as Lord Lieutenant of the county, inspected the East Norfolk Regiment at Yarmouth on May 12th, and the West Norfolk Regiment at Norwich on the 13th. Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z In 1579 he visited Sir Philip Sidney at Penshurst, with whom he afterwards spent some time in London at the house of Sidney's uncle, the Earl of Leicester. Six Centuries of English Poetry Tennyson to Chaucer Finally, Queen Elizabeth bestowed it upon her ambitious favorite, Dudley, Earl of Leicester, who made splendid additions to the buildings. England, Picturesque and Descriptive A Reminiscence of Foreign Travel This suit here belonged to Queen Elizabeth’s favorite, the Earl of Leicester. John and Betty's History Visit At her feet knelt the Earl of Leicester with all the outward semblance of a god. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII No. 6 June 1848 Prince and Princess of Wales arrived at Holkham, on a visit to the Earl of Leicester. Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z His name was originally Robert Dudley, though she made him Earl of Leicester, and he is commonly designated in history by this latter name. Queen Elizabeth Makers of History About five miles from Warwick are the ruins of Kenilworth Castle, the magnificent home of the Earl of Leicester, which Scott has immortalized. England, Picturesque and Descriptive A Reminiscence of Foreign Travel Some of the players here have been Henry VIII, the Earl of Leicester, Charles I, Charles II, and the present King, Edward VII, when he was Prince of Wales. John and Betty's History Visit My lord the Earl of Leicester is one, though he hides his real feeling from his nephew, my noble master.' Penshurst Castle In the Days of Sir Philip Sidney At Holkham the Royal party was joined by the Earl of Leicester and Lady Anne Coke, and other members of the family. Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z She hated Mary Queen of Scots, I know that, and she got her to be imprisoned, I know that also; but what is the story in connection with the Earl of Leicester? A Bunch of Cherries A Story of Cherry Court School She was the wife of Dudley, Earl of Leicester, and when his ambition led him to seek Queen Elizabeth's hand it was necessary to get her out of the way. England, Picturesque and Descriptive A Reminiscence of Foreign Travel Of course, it was at the height of its glory when the Earl of Leicester owned it, and Queen Elizabeth came here on a visit. John and Betty's History Visit The Earl of Leicester made a jest of the Queen's displeasure, and only laughed at the concern Sir Francis Walsingham showed in the letter in which he announced it. Penshurst Castle In the Days of Sir Philip Sidney The chancel was renovated through the munificence of the Earl of Leicester, lord of the manor, and holder of the impropriate tithes. Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z To meet this very objection, it was suggested that Mary might marry a Protestant, in fact Robert Dudley Earl of Leicester, who was looked upon as the favourite of the Queen of England herself. A History of England Principally in the Seventeenth Century, Volume I (of 6) Catharine de Medicis, jealous of them both, offered the hand of the Duke of Anjou, brother to her former husband, and Elizabeth, the artful queen of England, recommended Lord Robert Dudley, afterward Earl of Leicester. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History Among the collection of armor is the helmet of Oliver Cromwell, and a whole miniature suit of mail which was once worn by the little dwarfed son of Robert Dudley, the famous Earl of Leicester. John and Betty's History Visit Rumours had reached me in the winter of last year, when the Earl of Leicester with his large following were at Penshurst, that my husband was alive. Penshurst Castle In the Days of Sir Philip Sidney Upwards of £600 was subscribed in the room, the Earl of Leicester, Lord Lieutenant of the county, heading the subscription-list with a handsome donation. Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z By the side of this pilot of the state, Robert Dudley, who was promoted to be Earl of Leicester, drew all eyes on himself as the leading man at court. A History of England Principally in the Seventeenth Century, Volume I (of 6) Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester.—I should be glad if any of your correspondents would refer me to any authentic account of the death of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, Queen Elizabeth's favourite. Notes and Queries A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Geneologists, etc All visitors to the town are attracted there, however, by the presence of the Beauchamp Chapel, which contains the tomb of the Earl of Leicester. John and Betty's History Visit The courtly Earl of Leicester was there, who, with whatever outward show of satisfaction at his nephew's promotion, was never free from a latent jealousy which he was careful to hide. Penshurst Castle In the Days of Sir Philip Sidney Finally, she recommended a gentleman of her own court to Mary—Robert Dudley, whom she afterward made Earl of Leicester—one of her special favorites. Mary Queen of Scots Makers of History His children were thirteen in number, of whom only two left issue—the famous Earl of Leicester, and Lady Mary Sidney. Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution First rode the Earl of Leicester, magnificent in black satin, his horse richly caparisoned with embroidered furnishings. In Doublet and Hose A Story for Girls It is fairly certain that the company which first received him was the Earl of Leicester's company, then performing at The Theatre in Shoreditch. William Shakespeare The Earl of Leicester had often been attracted by the beauty of Lucy Forrester, and had now done her the honour of begging her to dance with him. Penshurst Castle In the Days of Sir Philip Sidney Dad had taken him behind him on his horse to Kenilworth, to see the masks and fireworks given by the Earl of Leicester in the Queen's honor. A Warwickshire Lad The Story of the Boyhood of William Shakespeare It was at Wanstead House, a seat of the Earl of Leicester, that Sidney wrote his masque the “Lady of the May” in honour of Queen Elizabeth’s visit in 1578. Lyrics from the Song-Books of the Elizabethan Age Because of his high connections and reputation, and the letters which he carried from his uncle, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, he was received with much distinction. Stories and Legends of Travel and History, for Children Elizabeth’s intense dislike to the Darnley marriage is well known, as she endeavoured to force Mary into a match with one of her own favourites, the Earl of Leicester. Rambles of an Archaeologist Among Old Books and in Old Places Being Papers on Art, in Relation to Archaeology, Painting, Art-Decoration, and Art-Manufacture These letters were often sent, by favour of the Earl of Pembroke, in the despatches to Sir Philip Sidney or the Earl of Leicester, and conveyed to Mary Gifford by his servants. Penshurst Castle In the Days of Sir Philip Sidney He had been bailiff to the Earl of Leicester, had torn a rogue from sanctuary at Brackley; had been excommunicated by Hugh, with all his mates. Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln A Short Story of One of the Makers of Mediaeval England Queen Elizabeth rode thus behind the Earl of Leicester on public occasions, in a full hoop skirt, low-necked bodice, and large ruffs. A Girl's Ride in Iceland And he found the "New Inn," boastful of having given a night's lodging to the Queen and the Earl of Leicester, an expensive but comfortable tavern. Sea-Dogs All! A Tale of Forest and Sea Chronicles of Queen Elizabeth's reign tell of the Earl of Leicester and his train setting forth to play the game, though it is supposed to have originated with the milkmaids and their milking stools. Games for the Playground, Home, School and Gymnasium After we lost that wise and noble gentleman, Sir Philip Sidney, everything went crooked under the Earl of Leicester, and Spain thought she was going to triumph and crush England with the Armada. Penshurst Castle In the Days of Sir Philip Sidney The Queen had other favorites beside Sir Walter Raleigh, and chief of these was the Earl of Leicester. A Treasury of Heroes and Heroines A Record of High Endeavour and Strange Adventure from 500 B.C. to 1920 A.D. She liked the soft speeches and fulsome compliments of such men as the Earl of Leicester far better than she liked the simple sincerity of the honest Sir Henry. With Spurs of Gold Heroes of Chivalry and their Deeds Perhaps this last copy was made for the Earl of Leicester, as the paper above alluded to states that the Earl “hath very earnestly often times writ for it.” The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation. Vol. XIII. America. Part II. The great palace which stood here first was built by Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, one of the Barons to whom our present Constitution is due. The Strand District The Fascination of London Philip knew better than to remain without express invitation to do so from his uncle, the Earl of Leicester. Penshurst Castle In the Days of Sir Philip Sidney We had twelve machine-guns on board that memorable day, the one in the bow being managed by the son of the Earl of Leicester. The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde" Then the Earl of Leicester attempted to aid Richard, but the king cried, "Let be, Robert; hold off and leave us alone!" With Spurs of Gold Heroes of Chivalry and their Deeds A patron of literature, 53-5; deference to Earl of Leicester, 56-7; befriends Earl of Oxford, 57; 'damnably proud,' 58; passion for management, 59. Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography Dudley, Earl of Leicester, followed, and during his period of residence the house can claim association with the name of Spenser, who was a frequent visitor. The Strand District The Fascination of London A messenger has just arrived with the news at the Earl of Leicester's quarters, and Master Humphrey Ratcliffe has been sent by barge with others of the wounded. Penshurst Castle In the Days of Sir Philip Sidney Perhaps he might seem to be so when he was also Count of Meulan and Earl of Leicester. Sketches of Travel in Normandy and Maine Two years after Essex's death, his widow was secretly married to Sidney's uncle, the Earl of Leicester. With Spurs of Gold Heroes of Chivalry and their Deeds The former was the son of the Earl of Bedford, and the latter was the brother of the Earl of Leicester. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges This fief of the Earl of Leicester was but one of the many acquisitions by which Philip Augustus gradually bought out the feudal barons and made sure of Normandy. The Story of Rouen The scheme has to be submitted to the Earl of Leicester, and we only await his assent to prepare for the onset, and, by God's help, we will take the town. Penshurst Castle In the Days of Sir Philip Sidney In 1578 he was still living at Oxford when he dedicated his First Fruites to the Earl of Leicester, his dedication being dated "From my lodgings in Worcester Place." Shakespeare's Lost Years in London, 1586-1592 The Earl of Leicester was already reinstated in her Majesty's good-will when Sidney came back, with reluctant grace, to be again an ornament of her court. With Spurs of Gold Heroes of Chivalry and their Deeds Now he is high in favor, braving it with the great Earl of Leicester, now down upon his luck, locked in some royal prison, writing verses to his many friends. Historic Boyhoods A cinquefoil, said to have been borne by him on a red Shield, was the device of Robert Fitz-Pernel, Earl of Leicester, who died in 1204. The Handbook to English Heraldry Her suitor had come in the train of the Earl of Leicester in one of his visits to Penshurst. Penshurst Castle In the Days of Sir Philip Sidney The long struggle for political supremacy between Burghley and Elizabeth's first, and most enduring favourite, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, came to an end in 1588 through the death of Leicester in that year. Shakespeare's Lost Years in London, 1586-1592 The most conspicuous figure at Elizabeth's court for many years was Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. With Spurs of Gold Heroes of Chivalry and their Deeds At the house where he lodged a Mr. Norgate of Norfolk—not far from Holkham, the seat of Mr. Coke afterward Earl of Leicester—was also a lodger. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 106, August, 1866 When the building was opened in 1576, it was, no doubt, occupied by the Earl of Leicester's troupe, of which Burbage was the manager, and for which, presumably, the structure had been designed. Shakespearean Playhouses A History of English Theatres from the Beginnings to the Restoration In Elizabeth's reign they secured a legal position by obtaining a license from some nobleman, and so were known as the Earl of Leicester's men, Lord Admiral's men, and so on. The Facts About Shakespeare I have shown that early in 1589 a union took place between the leading members of Lord Strange's tumblers, the Lord Admiral's, the Lord Chamberlain's, and the Earl of Leicester's men. Shakespeare's Lost Years in London, 1586-1592 The Earl of Leicester's secret marriage with the widowed Countess of Essex, a twelvemonth before, now came out in a storm of gossip, and threw the jealous queen into a rage. With Spurs of Gold Heroes of Chivalry and their Deeds Earl of Leicester!" she repeated with kindling anger.—" The Best of the World's Classics, Vol. V (of X) - Great Britain and Ireland III It is not surprising, therefore, that the adoption of this measure by the great Earl of Leicester invested his memory with a lustre which has not been dimmed by the lapse of centuries. Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries This company, at first the Earl of Leicester's men, was known by the names of its various patrons, Strange's, Derby's, Hunsdon's, and the Lord Chamberlain's, until in 1603 it became the King's men. The Facts About Shakespeare Some pupil who has read Kenilworth will be interested to tell of the entertainment of Queen Elizabeth by the Earl of Leicester. Teachers' Outlines for Studies in English Based on the Requirements for Admission to College The most elaborate of these entertainments of which we have any notice, were, perhaps, the games celebrated in her honor by the Earl of Leicester, when she visited him at Kenilworth, in 1575. Brief History of English and American Literature "Whom should I mean but that traitor Dudley, Earl of Leicester!—Cousin of Hunsdon, order out your band of gentlemen pensioners, and take him into custody.—I say, villain, make haste!" The Best of the World's Classics, Vol. V (of X) - Great Britain and Ireland III And here, too, was the very armor of Dudley, Earl of Leicester, who figured at the court of Elizabeth. Young Americans Abroad Vacation in Europe: Travels in England, France, Holland, Belgium, Prussia and Switzerland In 1576, James Burbage, father of the great actor, Richard Burbage, and himself a member of the Earl of Leicester's company, built the first London playhouse, the Theater in Shoreditch. The Facts About Shakespeare Being told that the chief obstacle in his way was the handsome Earl of Leicester, he grew violently jealous of this favored courtier. Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. Scandinavian. It was written while Spenser was in service with the Earl of Leicester, and enjoying the friendship of his nephew, the all-accomplished Sidney, and was, perhaps, composed at the latter's country seat of Penshurst. Brief History of English and American Literature All England was alive to the grand entrance of Queen Elizabeth to Kenilworth Castle, as the royal guest of her favorite, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Shakspere, Personal Recollections The city had been drained of a large part of its population in order to increase the Earl of Leicester's army, and business had been seriously disturbed. London and the Kingdom - Volume I The name of Simon of Montfort, Earl of Leicester, must always be associated with the beginning of representative government in England. The Rise of the Democracy The most complete copy of the cartoon is the monochrome painting belonging to the Earl of Leicester, at Holkham Hall. Michael Angelo Buonarroti Then, there was Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, apparently her favorite in spite of his worthless character, but his rank was not high enough. The Age of the Reformation While playing at Kenilworth, the Lady Anne Manners, young and beautiful cousin to the Earl of Leicester, honored the young actor with great praise for his part in playing the Lover in "Love's Conquest." Shakspere, Personal Recollections During the king's absence abroad, the barons' cause was materially strengthened by the support afforded Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, by the king's son. London and the Kingdom - Volume I From this date onwards we read only of such companies as the Queen's Company, the Earl of Leicester's Company, the Chamberlain's Company and the Admiral's Company. The Growth of English Drama The man on the road south to Tregaron told him that he looked and spoke like the Earl of Leicester. George Borrow The Man and His Books Fuller says that, while tending his father's swine, a servant of Robert, Earl of Leicester, passing by was so pleased with his happy unhappy answers that he took him to court. History of English Humour, Vol. 1 With an Introduction upon Ancient Humour It is said to have been presented by Queen Elizabeth to the Earl of Leicester, and bears both of their coats-of-arms in silver on the sounding-board. For Every Music Lover A Series of Practical Essays on Music As the Earl of Leicester, Captain Douglas was apparelled in white. Lady Rosamond's Secret A Romance of Fredericton Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, the Earl of Essex, and Sir Walter Raleigh were by turns her favorites. The Leading Facts of English History He was now formally made Earl of Leicester and re-entered the Royal Council. History of the English People, Volume II The Charter, 1216-1307; The Parliament, 1307-1400 The chief seat of the noble Earl of Leicester, as of a far less worthy earl of that name, three centuries later, was the Castle of Kenilworth. The House of Walderne A Tale of the Cloister and the Forest in the Days of the Barons' Wars In the Beauchamp chapel in the old town of Warwick repose the remains of Dudley, Earl of Leicester, one of Queen Elizabeth's favorites. The Harris-Ingram Experiment Of this body the Earl of Leicester acted as chief, though most of his colleagues were partisans of Mortimer and the queen. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) Thus, the people of Leicester, in the next reign, purchased from the Earl of Leicester, their feudal lord, the right to decide their own disputes. The Leading Facts of English History Gloucester consented to refer the quarrel with the king to arbitration and the Earl of Leicester withdrew in August to France. History of the English People, Volume II The Charter, 1216-1307; The Parliament, 1307-1400 "Tell me the whole story," said the Earl of Leicester. The House of Walderne A Tale of the Cloister and the Forest in the Days of the Barons' Wars The Earl of Leicester, famous in Shakespeare's time, was Robert Dudley, an English courtier, politician, and general, the favorite of Queen Elizabeth. Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson The only new earl was Henry of Lancaster, who in 1324 obtained a partial restitution of his brother's estates and the title of Earl of Leicester. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) De Montfort, Earl of Leicester, gained a decisive victory at Lewes, and captured the King. The Leading Facts of English History "Double!" said Sir Francis Drake in crisp seamanlike tones, whereat the Earl of Leicester was seen to fumble for the hilt of his rapier. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 158, March 3rd, 1920 On the morning succeeding the arrival of the great Earl of Leicester, that doughty guest was seated in the prior's chamber, in company with his host. The House of Walderne A Tale of the Cloister and the Forest in the Days of the Barons' Wars The Earl of Leicester was appointed to command the succours sent by the Queen to Holland. The Life of the Truly Eminent and Learned Hugo Grotius Containing a Copious and Circumstantial History of the Several Important and Honourable Negotiations in Which He Was Employed; together with a Critical Account of His Works Thomas of Brotherton, the earl marshal, made common cause with the invaders, and Henry, Earl of Leicester, hastened to associate himself with the champions of his martyred brother. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) She was led in by the Earl of Leicester, as principal guest. The Last of the Peterkins With Others of Their Kin Convey Our compliments to the Governor of the Tower," she continued, addressing the N.C.O., "and bid him confine the Earl of Leicester during Our pleasure. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 158, March 3rd, 1920 "And thou wouldst do the same thing again, I suppose?" said the Earl of Leicester. The House of Walderne A Tale of the Cloister and the Forest in the Days of the Barons' Wars The Earl of Leicester answered, that he had orders to demand the Elector's discharge without any condition; that he would write to England; and till he received an answer must exactly follow his instructions. The Life of the Truly Eminent and Learned Hugo Grotius Containing a Copious and Circumstantial History of the Several Important and Honourable Negotiations in Which He Was Employed; together with a Critical Account of His Works The Earl of Leicester became the spokesman of the opposition. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) After a visit to Sir Philip Sidney at Penshurst, Spenser went down to London with his friend in 1578, and was presented to Sidney's great uncle, the Earl of Leicester. Spenser's The Faerie Queene, Book I He was introduced to Dee by the Earl of Leicester, who was now the doctor's chief patron. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 "She has placed herself under the protection of the Earl of Leicester." The House of Walderne A Tale of the Cloister and the Forest in the Days of the Barons' Wars Some days after, Chavigny sent another Secretary, asking him to confer as soon as possible with the Earl of Leicester. The Life of the Truly Eminent and Learned Hugo Grotius Containing a Copious and Circumstantial History of the Several Important and Honourable Negotiations in Which He Was Employed; together with a Critical Account of His Works Amaury renounced his claims, and after that Simon became Earl of Leicester and steward of England. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) In the allegory the Earl of Leicester is probably meant, though by one tradition Sir Philip Sidney is identified with Prince Arthur. Spenser's The Faerie Queene, Book I He was the nephew of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, the chief favorite of the queen. English Literature, Considered as an Interpreter of English History Designed as a Manual of Instruction The Earl of Leicester will be overjoyed to see you. The House of Walderne A Tale of the Cloister and the Forest in the Days of the Barons' Wars Chavigny's Secretary answered, that he had orders to leave them with him, that he might shew them to the Earl of Leicester. The Life of the Truly Eminent and Learned Hugo Grotius Containing a Copious and Circumstantial History of the Several Important and Honourable Negotiations in Which He Was Employed; together with a Critical Account of His Works At the end of October the States were informed that the choice of the queen had fallen upon her favourite, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, and that he would shortly set out for the Netherlands. History of Holland Rearguard the Earl of Leicester took, his viceroy in Aquitaine. The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay Among the latter was the Earl of Leicester, who was the queen's prime favorite. Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall "Like all my brethren, I hold the cause of the Earl of Leicester just," said Martin quietly. The House of Walderne A Tale of the Cloister and the Forest in the Days of the Barons' Wars This imprisonment made a great noise in Europe: the Earl of Leicester, Ambassador from England, demanded the Prince's release; and Christiern King of Denmark used some strong expressions. The Life of the Truly Eminent and Learned Hugo Grotius Containing a Copious and Circumstantial History of the Several Important and Honourable Negotiations in Which He Was Employed; together with a Critical Account of His Works So we find that in 1264 Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, issued the celebrated writ summoning each of the cities and boroughs to send two of its more discreet and worthy citizens and burgesses. Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government The Earl of Leicester and Bishop of Salisbury brought it; so the Leopard was loosed. The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay At the time of which I speak the Earl of Leicester was the most exalted subject of the realm. Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall He has described the preparations for the great feast given in her honour in 1575 by the Earl of Leicester, and resuscitated the chief actors in that memorable and magnificent scene. From John O'Groats to Land's End He drew up a plan, in concert with the Earl of Leicester, for giving satisfaction to the Court of France that the Prince might be set at liberty. The Life of the Truly Eminent and Learned Hugo Grotius Containing a Copious and Circumstantial History of the Several Important and Honourable Negotiations in Which He Was Employed; together with a Critical Account of His Works Some altercation ensued, and high words passed between the Earl of Leicester and William de Valence, one of the King's brothers. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 06 (From Barbarossa to Dante) At the door she paused for a minute, the Earl of Leicester being with her. The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay The girl's only assent was silence, but that was sufficient for so enterprising a gallant as the noble Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall Robert Dudley as Baron Denbigh and Earl of Leicester was no unfit husband for her "Royal sister"; certainly a much more possible personage than "Sir Robert" could have been. Love Romances of the Aristocracy This personage was Earl of Leicester as well as Earl of Lancaster; and I find in the archives of this borough numerous entries relative to him,—of payments made to him by the burgesses. Notes and Queries, Number 47, September 21, 1850 He was immediately joined at Oxford by his associates; and in a few days the Earl of Leicester appeared at their head. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 06 (From Barbarossa to Dante) The son of this man, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, favorite of Queen Elizabeth, is held up by our historians as a master-piece of dissimulation, pride, and cruelty. An History of Birmingham (1783) "By the way, Malcolm, have you ever seen the Earl of Leicester?" Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall Originally a tailor, his tastes procured him the encouragement of Archbishop Parker and the Earl of Leicester. The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques, and Discoveries of The English Nation, Vol. XII., America, Part I. In May, 1574, the Earl of Leicester obtained a patent under the great seal, enabling his players, James Burbadge and four others, to exercise their art in any part of the kingdom except London. Shakespeare: His Life, Art, And Characters, Volume I. With An Historical Sketch Of The Origin And Growth Of The Drama In England He was disappointed in an attempt to obtain possession of Dover; but nearly succeeded in surprising the Earl of Leicester, who with a small body of forces had marched from Kenilworth to Southwark. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 06 (From Barbarossa to Dante) I have often heard the late Earl of Leicester say that Mr. Cowley himself was of that opinion; who having read him over at my lord's request, declar'd he had no taste of him. Prefaces and Prologues to Famous Books with Introductions, Notes and Illustrations "No, by my faith, I will swear there is not!" cried the Earl of Leicester. Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall Joseph Dudley was essentially a self-seeking politician and courtier, like his famous kinsman of the previous century, Robert, Earl of Leicester. The Beginnings of New England Or the Puritan Theocracy in its Relations to Civil and Religious Liberty In 1587, five of those companies are found performing there; and within the period just mentioned the Earl of Leicester's men are noted on three several occasions as receiving money from the town treasury. Shakespeare: His Life, Art, And Characters, Volume I. With An Historical Sketch Of The Origin And Growth Of The Drama In England At length the door opened and the Earl of Leicester at the head of the barons bade him hear his sentence. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 06 (From Barbarossa to Dante) Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, headed the Baronial army. Seaward Sussex The South Downs from End to End Some of the servants do say that the Earl of Leicester be now visiting the Duke of Devonshire; and some also do say that his Lordship be fond of disguises in his gallantry. Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall Mary professed willingness to be guided by her "sister," but was insulted by Elizabeth's offer of her own favourite, Dudley, who was made Earl of Leicester. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 10 — Lives and Letters Lady Sunderland was the daughter of the Earl of Leicester, and sister of Algernon Sydney. The Love Letters of Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple, 1652-54 She was the eldest daughter of the Earl of Leicester, and her name was the Lady Dorothy Sidney. Poetical Works of Edmund Waller and Sir John Denham The famous Dudley, Earl of Leicester, was captain of this company, which was distinguished by the splendour of its uniform and accoutrements. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 538, March 17, 1832 It would be a pretty mess the master has brought us all into should Tom-Tom prove to be my lord Earl of Leicester. Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall Queen Elizabeth gave the castle as a present to her favourite, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, who spent large sums in making great alterations and additions, and entertained the Queen on four different occasions. What to See in England A Guide to Places of Historic Interest, Natural Beauty or Literary Association He was born in 1622, and was the second son of Robert Earl of Leicester. The Love Letters of Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple, 1652-54 The most elaborate of these entertainments of which we have any notice were, perhaps, the games celebrated in her honor by the Earl of Leicester, when she visited him at Kenilworth, in 1575. From Chaucer to Tennyson I have often heard the late Earl of Leicester say that Mr Cowley himself was of that opinion, who, having read him over at my lord's request declared he had no taste of him. The Poetical Works of John Dryden, Volume 2 With Life, Critical Dissertation, and Explanatory Notes I failed to tell you of a brief conversation which occurred between Sir George and me after my cousin first saw the Earl of Leicester. Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall At first, when the Earl of Leicester paid frequent visits to Cumnor, the Countess was reconciled to the solitude to which she was condemned. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 07 — Fiction Her sister married the Earl of Leicester, and she is therefore aunt to Lady Sunderland and Algernon Sydney. The Love Letters of Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple, 1652-54 It was written while Spenser was in service with the Earl of Leicester, and enjoying the friendship of his nephew, the all-accomplished Sidney and it was, perhaps, composed at the latter's country seat of Penshurst. From Chaucer to Tennyson Of this opinion was that excellent person whom I mentioned, the late Earl of Leicester, who valued Chaucer as much as Mr Cowley despised him. The Poetical Works of John Dryden, Volume 2 With Life, Critical Dissertation, and Explanatory Notes That is why I ask if you have ever seen the Earl of Leicester. Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall Urged to this extremity, Amy at length uttered in despair: "The Earl of Leicester knows it all!" The World's Greatest Books — Volume 07 — Fiction Lord Lisle was the son of Robert Sidney, Earl of Leicester, and brother of the famous Algernon. The Love Letters of Dorothy Osborne to Sir William Temple, 1652-54 Queen Elizabeth obtained a lease of the manors and coal mines of Gateshead and Whickham, which she soon transferred to the Earl of Leicester. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 372, May 30, 1829 Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, at the head of the rebellious barons, won a victory over the king in 1264, and took the monarch and his son Edward prisoners. Comic History of England He was very much disappointed at not finding Dr. Dee among them, and told the Earl of Leicester that he would not have gone to Oxford if he had known that Dee was not there. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 3 "The Earl of Leicester!" said Elizabeth, in astonishment. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 07 — Fiction Did not Billy remember singing "Brace up and dress the Countess," and "A noble lord the Earl of Leicester"? Philosophy 4 One of the Earl of Leicester’s sons, Simon de Montfort, with another part of the army, was in Sussex. A Child's History of England “Do you know who he was?” said I. “Oh yes; know all about him; Earl of Leicester, from county of Norfolk; fine old man indeed—you very much like him—speak just in same way.” Wild Wales: Its People, Language and Scenery In this emergency he sent off an express to the Earl of Leicester, stating frankly the embarrassment he laboured under, and praying his good offices in representing the matter to her Majesty. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 3 "Why, minion," answered the queen, "didst not thou thyself say that the Earl of Leicester was privy to thy whole history?" The World's Greatest Books — Volume 07 — Fiction He awaited Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, whom he had summoned that he might heap still further indignities upon him with the intention of degrading and humiliating him that he might leave England forever. The Outlaw of Torn The Earl of Leicester still fought bravely, until his best son Henry was killed, and the bodies of his best friends choked his path; and then he fell, still fighting, sword in hand. A Child's History of England And now the Earl of Leicester experienced that "success but signifies vicissitude." Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II Among them, Robert Dudley, whom she made the Earl of Leicester, was the one of whom she was most fond. Outline of Universal History In October, 1579, he is in the household of the Earl of Leicester. Among My Books Second Series He stands now within this palace and in his arms be Bertrade, daughter of My Lord Earl of Leicester. The Outlaw of Torn The Earl of Leicester wrote a little note home from Holland, recommending that she should be quietly poisoned; that noble favourite having accustomed his mind, it is possible, to remedies of that nature. A Child's History of England So died the Earl of Leicester, termed, by the loving people of England, "Sir Simon the Righteous"—a man of high endowments and principles of rectitude unusual in his age. Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II The Earl of Leicester, who seemed to love his nephew more than anything except his own ambition, presented his brilliant young relative to the queen, who made him her cup-bearer. Literary and Social Essays But there is something fairly ludicrous in such a duality as that of Prince Arthur and the Earl of Leicester, Arthegall and Lord Grey, and Belphoebe and Elizabeth. Among My Books Second Series "No, De Clare," replied a deep voice, which De Vac recognized as that of the Earl of Leicester. The Outlaw of Torn The Barons were headed by Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, married to King Henry’s sister, and, though a foreigner himself, the most popular man in England against the foreign favourites. A Child's History of England Ignorant of this disaster, the Earl of Leicester proceeded, in hopes of effecting a junction with his son, and had just arrived at Evesham when banners were seen in the distance. Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II She trifled with the notion of other marriages, but ever and anon, in her despair, perhaps, we see her turning longing eyes towards the handsome Lord Robert, later made Earl of Leicester. The Historical Nights' Entertainment Second Series The conquered territory was practically forced by the legate on Simon de Montfort, younger son of the Count of Evreux, who, through his mother, was also Earl of Leicester. The Church and the Empire, Being an Outline of the History of the Church from A.D. 1003 to A.D. 1304 "All written evidence has been destroyed, but hold what lieth here beneath the table?" and, stooping, the Earl of Leicester picked up a sheet of parchment on which a letter had been commenced. The Outlaw of Torn The Earl of Leicester, with a part of the army and the stupid old King, was at Hereford. A Child's History of England He took another, and returned to the charge, but in vain; however, when the Earl of Leicester was coming to his aid, he ordered him off. Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II Now then for the commander-in-chief, the Earl of Leicester, who, you know, was no favourite but of the queen's.—We left off—in amazement lost! Scarborough and the Critic Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, is supposed to have been the first person to train setting dogs in the manner which has been commonly adopted by his successors. Dogs and All about Them It started, directly, in the London palace of Henry III, and was the result of a quarrel between the King and his powerful brother-in-law, Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester. The Outlaw of Torn The Earl of Leicester put himself at the head of these Londoners and other forces, and followed the King to Lewes in Sussex, where he lay encamped with his army. A Child's History of England It was their home—their father, Robert Sydney, Earl of Leicester, having lived there. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 2 Henry de Montfort, son of the ambitious Earl of Leicester, who was slain with his father at the memorable battle of Evesham, is the hero of the tale. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 345, December 6, 1828 He entered into a confederacy with the Earl of Leicester, and collecting all the force of his principality, invaded England with an army of thirty thousand men. The History of England, Volume I Richard de Lucy and the Earl of Leicester were made justiciars. Henry the Second His father, the Earl of Leicester, in the meanwhile, not knowing what had happened, marched out of Hereford, with his part of the army and the King, to meet him. A Child's History of England Welcome from war, thrice noble Earl of Leicester, Unto our court: welcome, most valiant earl. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 8 Simon de Montfort, created Earl of Leicester by Henry III., was the younger son of Simon de Montfort, the renowned but cruel commander of the croisade against the Albigenses. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 345, December 6, 1828 The Earl of Leicester, surrounded with these difficulties, embraced a measure from which he hoped to reap some present advantages, but which proved in the end the source of all his future calamities. The History of England, Volume I The Earl of Leicester and his wife were heirs of three great families, whose power had been overthrown by the policy of the Conqueror and his sons. Henry the Second For this success, the Pope excommunicated the Earl of Leicester: which neither the Earl nor the people cared at all about. A Child's History of England The "late Robert Earl of Leicester" furnishes him with a story of a Countess of Desmond, married out of England in Edward the Fourth's time, and who lived far in King James's reign. The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 2 Elia and The Last Essays of Elia In this field fell the Earl of Leicester and his eldest son, Henry de Montfort. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 345, December 6, 1828 This truce enabled the guardian to march southward with his army, in order to oppose an invasion, which the Earl of Leicester, at the head of a great body of Flemings, had made upon Suffolk. The History of England, Volume I Surprising to all must be the portrait of that Puritan figurehead, the Earl of Leicester; for he wears an affected double-peaked beard, a great ruff, feathered hat, richly jewelled hatband and collar, and an ear-ring. Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820) By-and-by, the Earl of Leicester, heading the barons, came out to read his sentence. A Child's History of England Sidney, it would seem, introduced him to his father and to his uncle, the Earl of Leicester. The Faerie Queene — Volume 01 No one attends her but the Earl of Leicester. Mary Stuart Cornbury Park had been occupied in the past by men great in English history, including Elizabeth's favourite, the Earl of Leicester. Life of Edward Earl of Clarendon — Volume 02 Of this opinion was that excellent person, whom I mentioned, the late Earl of Leicester, who valued Chaucer as much as Mr. Cowley despised him. English literary criticism Then, the Barons began to quarrel among themselves; especially the proud Earl of Gloucester with the Earl of Leicester, who went abroad in disgust. A Child's History of England However, he was certainly back in England and in London in 1579, residing at the Earl of Leicester's house in the Strand, where Essex Street now stands. The Faerie Queene — Volume 01 It were but fit that my exalted rank Should free me from so mournful a commission, Which would indeed, in every sense, become A Burleigh better than the Earl of Leicester. Mary Stuart Spenser went, and through his friend he came to know Sir Philip Sidney, a true gentleman and a poet like himself, who in turn made him known to the great Earl of Leicester, Elizabeth's favorite. English Literature for Boys and Girls I have often heard the late Earl of Leicester say, that Mr. Cowley himself was of that opinion; who, having read him over at my lord's request, declared he had no taste of him. English literary criticism For some time past— according to the Prince—the English government had not seemed to be honestly seconding the Earl of Leicester, nor to correspond with his desires. History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce, 1586c While they were talking, the Queen rode into the court- yard, accompanied by the Earl of Leicester and other gentlemen. History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce, 1585e We have no domestic news, but Lord Lovel's being created Earl of Leicester, on an old promise which my father had obtained for him. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 1 Then when he was eleven years old there was great excitement in the country town, for Queen Elizabeth came to visit the great Earl of Leicester at his castle of Kenilworth, not sixteen miles away. English Literature for Boys and Girls M. d'Armancourt insists that it is the great Earl of Leicester who rides with his visor up, in full armour, on a brown horse, in the rose above the windows numbers 37 and 38. Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres Manfully and sympathetically did the Earl of Leicester—while whining in absurd hyperbole over the angry demeanour of his sovereign towards himself- represent the imperative duty of an English government to succour English troops. History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce, 1586c And Henry de Montfort made way on the rude bench outside his hut, with all the ease and courtesy of the Earl of Leicester receiving his kinsman the King. The Prince and the Page; a story of the last crusade An Irish author avers that the Earl of Leicester, on bended knees, did likewise present to her highness another horn, pertaining to a land beast of the unicorn nature. Moby Dick, or, the whale Here it may be well to consider the version of the tragedy as printed, twenty-four years after the event, by the deadly enemies of Lord Robert, now Earl of Leicester. The Valet's tragedy, and other studies They passed a full hour in close consultation; after which the Earl of Leicester, with an incredible exertion, dressed himself, and went to attend his royal guest. Kenilworth "The Earl of Leicester!" she repeated with kindling anger. Kenilworth Not so, Lords and Knights!" called this strange personage, the only one who would thus have contradicted the King; "the Earl of Leicester has long ago been dead, as you have heard. The Prince and the Page; a story of the last crusade "But she will give all to the Earl of Leicester anon, methinks." Kenilworth Enraged as he was, nay, almost blinded with fury to see his destined revenge so strangely frustrated, the Earl of Leicester could not resist this extraordinary supplicant. Kenilworth I do, my lord," said Varney; "but it is for the welfare of the Earl of Leicester. Kenilworth Chesu! that good blood should ever be forgotten betwixt friends!—A gallon of your best, uncle, and let it go round to the health of the noble Earl of Leicester! Kenilworth Of Earl of Leicester the Italian knew nothing; but Count of Montfort was a more familiar sound. The Prince and the Page; a story of the last crusade I serve the noble Earl of Leicester.—Here comes the wine.—Fill round, Master Skinker, a carouse to the health of the flower of England, the noble Earl of Leicester! Kenilworth I will appeal to the Earl of Leicester," said Tressilian, "against the infamy of his favourite. Kenilworth "The Earl of Leicester!" said Elizabeth, in utter astonishment. Kenilworth Madam," said the Earl of Leicester, "you who are yourself the fountain of honour know best what is due to mine. Kenilworth Earl of Leicester, forsooth! he would be nobody compared with Blind Hal! The Prince and the Page; a story of the last crusade But wert thou not better apply to the Earl of Leicester, in the first place, for justice on his servant? Kenilworth |
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