| 单词 | lenity |
| 例句 | Like many people, Chris apparently judged artists and close friends by their work, not their life, yet he was temperamentally incapable of extending such lenity to his father. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead of thanking the president for his lenity, Conservatives bargained over terms and revived the old slogans of “honor” and “states’ rights.” Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z The better approach, he wrote, would be to apply the “rule of lenity,” under which ambiguous laws are construed to favor the defendant. Supreme Court Says 10 Burglaries Can Count as One Offense 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z But he said he would rule for Wooden by applying the “rule of lenity.” Supreme Court decides the definition of ‘occasion,’ and a defendant benefits 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z Many experts in criminal law have disputed the notion that he was treated differently in any legally meaningful sense than countless other people under investigation who lack presidential ties and receive no special lenity. Judge Is Ordered to Explain Handling of Flynn Case as F.B.I. Announces Review 2020-05-22T04:00:00Z Dershowitz further suggested that the "rule of lenity," or the legal doctrine that ambiguities should be resolved in favor of defendants, also counseled towards acquitting the president. Trump defense team takes on Hunter Biden directly, as Dershowitz offers constitutional defense 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z She also cited a principle known as the “rule of lenity” that favors a narrow reading of laws to ensure that there is fair warning about when conduct crosses the line into criminality. Narrowing the Definition of White-Collar Crimes 2015-03-03T05:00:00Z This unexpected lenity excited the indignation of Groot, who had sufficient influence to induce Bishop Florent to take up the case again and try it personally. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z The civil authorities defended their course by arguing that in no other way could the land be purged of heresy, which was acquiring new force under the mistaken lenity of the inquisitors. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I 2012-04-17T02:00:16.473Z Since that, other things have come to our knowledge to make us repent our lenity. Barrington Volume II (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:32.490Z If from self-consciousness we draw conclusive proofs of the elevated powers of our nature, we also learn, with equal certainty, the need that all have of forbearance, lenity, and forgiveness. The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews 2012-03-01T03:00:22.883Z It was all very fine for an English minister to prate in platitudes, at a distance, about firmness and lenity. My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:27.667Z These were serious offences on the part of a prelate, and he expiated his lenity by a confinement of several years in Avignon. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z The rebels hovered strangely 'twixt lenity and cruelty, according to the humour of the moment. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:26.817Z In June, 1310, the pope wrote to King Edward, blaming his lenity and calling on him to employ the torture in order to elicit the truth. Secret Societies of the Middle Ages 2012-02-09T03:00:11.637Z This lenity, in regard to larceny, Mr. Cotton seems to have been willing to counterbalance, by a terrible severity, on some other occasions. Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) 2012-01-17T03:00:17.977Z The inquisitors boasted much of the lenity of this sentence, and informed the public that it was occasioned by Don Philip's having given himself up, instead of taking flight as he might have done. The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. 2011-12-22T03:00:10.443Z The consequence of this misplaced lenity was the emboldenment of the heretics. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z Towards the Jews, however, he acted with exceptional lenity, protecting them from persecution and securing them the enjoyment of their legal privileges. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" 2011-12-05T03:00:51.527Z If there had been any error on the part of the Executive, it had been on the side of lenity and indulgence. The Life of Lyman Trumbull 2011-11-20T03:00:11.243Z It may easily be believed how, with dispositions such as those of Carl and Johann, this mistaken lenity and brotherly feeling confirmed them in their course. Beethoven: A Memoir (2nd Ed.) 2011-11-14T03:00:21.027Z So much for Popish clemency and Jesuit lenity to the poor operative. Auricular Confession and Popish Nunneries Volumes I. and II., Complete 2011-10-12T02:00:45.373Z Yet, in fact, the only deviations of the council from the ordinary course of such affairs were special marks of lenity towards the accused. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z I confess the justice of your honours' displeasure and humbly beg to add my thanks for the candour and lenity with which you at that unfortunate time indulged me. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. I. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England; to which is added a Sketch of Paine by William Cobbett 2011-10-12T02:00:38.787Z As I intend this letter as a final appeal and explanation to your royal highness, I beg to ask your forbearance and lenity on account of its length and detail. Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume I (of 2) Including, Among Other Important Matters, Full Particulars of the Mysterious Death of the Princess Charlotte 2011-10-01T02:00:31.450Z It is for the jury to find a just medium between harshness and lenity. Elements of Morals With Special Application of the Moral Law to the Duties of the Individual and of Society and the State 2011-08-10T02:00:16.913Z Abbas Pasha himself, if report speaks true, has little in his private life to plead for lenity in judging of his public character. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 2, September, 1851 2011-06-14T02:00:20.590Z A singular episode of lenity occurred not long before, which is not to be passed over, although inexplicable in itself and unproductive of consequences. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z He was at length condemned to perpetual imprisonment, but both in the Tower and in Chepstow Castle he was treated with great lenity. The Wye and Its Associations a picturesque ramble 2011-06-12T02:00:06.820Z But from this treatment it was reasonable to hope that his lenity would save them. Ormond, Volume I (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:26.023Z The duty which more especially concerns criminal justice, is equity; namely, a moderate justice, intermediary between a dangerous lenity and an excessive severity. Elements of Morals With Special Application of the Moral Law to the Duties of the Individual and of Society and the State 2011-08-10T02:00:16.913Z It was to be feared that he had not made a suitable beginning: and yet, perhaps it was most expedient that a hasty and abrupt sentence should be succeeded by forbearance and lenity. Ormond, Volume II (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:19.953Z If we cannot reduce this wished-for reformation to practice, let us treat the unhappy victims with lenity. The Impending Crisis of the South How to Meet It 2011-05-10T02:00:59.100Z “Proceed, my lords,” said Lord Mansfield, when the American colonies revolted—“proceed, my lords, with spirit and firmness; and when you shall have established your authority, it will then be time to show lenity.” Practical Politics; or, the Liberalism of To-day 2011-04-19T02:00:17.257Z Cicero, in his eighth Philippic, expostulated with them on their timorous and impolitic lenity of expression. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II 2011-04-03T02:00:18.677Z This lenity occasioned a great murmuring among some of the doctors, who from thence predicted the fall of Babylon. Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume 2011-03-20T02:00:21.247Z The disasters of the years 1812-1813 brought Napoleon to treat Pius VII. with more lenity and the position of Fesch thus became for a time less difficult. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" 2011-03-14T03:01:00.580Z Most of the censure they now receive in their treatment of the hopelessly depraved is for their lenity and not their rigor. The Galaxy Vol. XXIII?March, 1877.?No. 3 2011-01-31T03:00:16.193Z And their lordships proceeded; but the “time to show lenity” never came, for it was such counsels which lost the American colonies to the British Crown. Practical Politics; or, the Liberalism of To-day 2011-04-19T02:00:17.257Z What wrath is so fierce and vehement, that his meekness and lenity cannot mollify it? True Christianity 2010-12-25T03:00:12.817Z But no such instance, either of levity or lenity, occurred among this extraordinary people. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies These appearances were far too serious to leave the slightest ground for the indulgence of any further hopes from the lenity of the prosecutor; and William Waterstone felt this. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 16 If we have erred it is upon the side of mercy; and we have exercised so much lenity to our enemies as to endanger our friends. Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution with a Memoir of Mrs. Adams "No mistaken lenity now, Stephen," he said curtly, shaking his arm free. Rodman the Keeper Southern Sketches Remember also the conduct of David, and with what lenity of mind he heard the curses of Shimei. True Christianity 2010-12-25T03:00:12.817Z This is the more remarkable, considering that it involved such disrespect to a sovereign little disposed to treat with lenity any want of deference to himself. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies The generous though fierce temper of Aurelian abandoned the traitor to the rage of the soldiers: a superstitious reverence induced him to treat with lenity the countrymen of Apollonius the philosopher. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 16 Not that the code is a severe one; it is exactly in its lenity lies its difficulty,—so much may be done, but so little may be fatal! The Fortunes Of Glencore But now a little more lenity seems to have been shown some of the prisoners, perhaps in view of the exchange. "Evacuation Day", 1783 Its Many Stirring Events: with recollections of Capt. John Van Arsdale Never has such lenity been shown to prisoners of war before. An Artilleryman's Diary The Podestà, willing, however, to treat the unhappy student with as much lenity as possible, had converted his own apartments into his prison. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 383, September 1847 Thou'rt a good old soul; and I shall take care that Charles knows of thy lenity towards his failings. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. 9 But now that the great nobles had come into the snare, it was hardly necessary to keep up the affectation of lenity; and it was not long before he threw away the mask altogether. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 The prisoners of distinction, whom he had captured, were treated with lenity, being detained only a few days on their parole not to escape; "the lower class were secured as prisoners of war." History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia As in individuals, a virtue will rise into a vice, generosity into blind profusion, and even mercy into criminal lenity, so civilized manners will lead the opulent into effeminacy. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem The King treated his numerous prisoners with such lenity, that very many Italians and imperial mercenaries deserted their flag and joined the Gothic army. A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 The same lenity was not extended to them formerly. Dissertation on Slavery With a Proposal for the Gradual Abolition of it, in the State of Virginia Your Lordship's venerable predecessors on that bench have more than once borne witness to the fairness and even the lenity of the manner in which the crown prosecutions have been conducted. The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life She pleads for lenity in behalf of the guilty. Josephine Makers of History He was already thoroughly acquainted with the whole, and seemed in nowise disposed to evince any undue lenity towards one who had voluntarily quitted the service of the Emperor. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II I will rather endure reproach for too much lenity, than render the breach incurable by untimely violence. The Life and Times of Ulric Zwingli Friends on whom he felt he ought to be able to rely were dissatisfied with his conscientious scruples and lenity, and party opponents were unrelenting against the Administration. The Galaxy, Volume 23, No. 2, February, 1877 There was no ground for such an apprehension, since King James was really anxious to treat his Roman Catholic subjects with great lenity. Guy Fawkes or A Complete History Of The Gunpowder Treason, A.D. 1605 If you be a Frenchman born, the lenity of our government accords you the privilege of a prisoner of war. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 2, No. 12, May, 1851. “Do I understand that something hath gone amiss for which you are entreating lenity?” Peggy Owen and Liberty Sometimes her aunt would plead for a little lenity in these matters, but the girl would grant none. A Captain in the Ranks A Romance of Affairs You would bear with lenity from a child many things, for which, in a servant, you can find nothing but the harshest names. The Claims of Labour an essay on the duties of the employers to the employed The Catholic army was headed by M. de Matignon, who had, on a former occasion, distinguished himself by his lenity towards the inhabitants of the place. Architectural Antiquities of Normandy The only criticism directed against his course in Canada was on the ground of its excessive lenity. The 'Patriotes' of '37 A Chronicle of the Lower Canada Rebellion He concluded with an impassioned gesture, his gaze eagerly seeking the first sign of lenity or favor on her part, but his confession seemed futile. The Strollers The extreme suffering of the 267 prisoners, during this march, inspired the savages with pity, and induced them to exercise an unusual lenity towards their captives. Chronicles of Border Warfare or, a History of the Settlement by the Whites, of North-Western Virginia, and of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the State But lenity should grace the victor's laurels, Then, here, my gracious Father— King. The Prince of Parthia A Tragedy I should be impartial, and incline no more to severity than to lenity, because I am forced by circumstances to act both as judge and as plaintiff. Social Rights and Duties, Volume I (of 2) Addresses to Ethical Societies Leniency or lenity denotes an easy-going avoidance of severity; these words are more general and less magisterial than clemency; we should speak of the leniency of a parent, the clemency of a conqueror. English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions We should, at least, treat children with the same degree of wise lenity, which the English law extends to all who have arrived at years of discretion. Practical Education, Volume I I think I2828 should love Dr. Johnson for such lenity to a poor mere worm in literature, even if I were not myself the identical grub he has obliged. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 7 She recalled many instances where she believed that he was the cause of the lenity upon the part of the captors, and where it seemed that some one had shown an interest in her welfare. The Ranger or The Fugitives of the Border And this moderation and lenity made him so popular and respected that all the Grecian writers vie with each other in celebrating his many admirable actions. The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and Valens But you must not believe every thing that is said in favour of Continental lenity of discipline, shewn to youth, if the testimony of a modern newspaper may be credited!—— Bibliomania; or Book-Madness A Bibliographical Romance Washington, the commander-in-chief, reprimanded him, but with language of exquisite lenity. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History Yet such was their lenity and clemency, that upon a petition from them, the foresaid persons were set at liberty. Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots Worthies If slavery were not in question, you would doubtless say ours is mistaken lenity. Cotton is King, and Pro-Slavery Arguments Comprising the Writings of Hammond, Harper, Christy, Stringfellow, Hodge, Bledsoe, and Cartrwright on This Important Subject Pope, near twenty years later, said that "through the lenity of the government alone he could live with comfort." Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) But the Archbishop was too full of lenity; a little he rebuked him, and bade him do no more so.” Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution May not our extreme lenity in punishing theft and murder, lead, in time, to the adoption of the bloody code of England, with their horrid custom of hanging girls and boys for petty thefts? A Journal of a Young Man of Massachusetts, 2nd ed. Late A Surgeon On Board An American Privateer, Who Was Captured At Sea By The British, In May, Eighteen Hundred And Thirteen, And Was Confined First, At Melville Island, Halifax, Then At Chatham, In England ... And Last, At Dartmoor Prison. Interspersed With Observations, Anecdotes And Remarks, Tending To Illustrate The Moral And Political Characters Of Three Nations. To Which Is Added, A Correct Engraving Of Dartmoor Prison, Representing The Massacre Of American Prisoners, Written By Himself. It was felt that his lenity in treating with the rebels was misplaced, and that the Government ought to have adopted a more decided course in extinguishing the dying embers of the insurrection. Memoirs of the Court and Cabinets of George the Third From the Original Family Documents, Volume 2 The mistake of the military authorities in regard to the New York riot, was lenity. Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No 3, September 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy The victor treated the defeated Greeks with lenity, and then laid siege to Rhegium, to which he granted peace on severe terms. Ancient States and Empires But no assumption could be farther from the facts of the case than that the effect of lenity has been to increase the sum of Indian outrage. The Indian Question (1874) Let it be remembered that, with people so crafty and so cruel as the Malays and descendants of the Arabs, lenity is misplaced, and is ascribed to cowardice. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery Lady W. How, madam!—Remember, sir Willoughby—there is a proper medium between too violent a severity, and too gentle a lenity. The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Vol I, No. 2, February 1810 But what return, the Protector declares, has been made by the Malignants for the lenity thus extended to them? The Quarterly Review, Volume 162, No. 324, April, 1886 That Henry did not then master the capital, where two hundred thousand men were maddened with want, was owing to his own lenity. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History This has been the main ground of my lenity and weakness, as you call it; more especially when after the removal of William and several other doubtful characters all still went on just as before. The Old Man of the Mountain, The Lovecharm and Pietro of Abano Tales from the German of Tieck Although Galileo had made a narrow escape from the grasp of the Inquisition, yet he was never sufficiently sensible of the lenity which he experienced. The Martyrs of Science, or, The lives of Galileo, Tycho Brahe, and Kepler Accordingly some unfortunate man, in no respect more depraved than hundreds whose offenses have been treated with lenity, is singled out as an expiatory sacrifice. My Recollections of Lord Byron Arbuthnot told my father that this was his feeling, and when I told Mrs. Arbuthnot what a bad moral effect the Duke’s lenity had, she said, ‘Oh, you hear that from the Opposition.’ The Greville Memoirs A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV, Vol. I Judea continued subject to Persia until Alexander conquered that country; it then fell under his dominion and he treated the Jews with great lenity. A Week of Instruction and Amusement, or, Mrs. Harley's birthday present to her daughter : interspersed with short stories, outlines of sacred and prophane history, geography &c. Will not your unwonted lenity, your present preposterous supineness, make the detestable rumour wear a look of the utmost speciousness, nay, of irrefragable truth? The Old Man of the Mountain, The Lovecharm and Pietro of Abano Tales from the German of Tieck The emperor treated it with lenity, but a great treasure in gold, silver, silk, and precious stones fell into his hands, with all the animals and arms. Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality If there are to be lenity and charity let them go to the criminal who has foreborne to involve you in his shame. The Shadow On The Dial, and Other Essays 1909 I require you to lay down your arms, surrender up the outlawed ringleaders, submit yourselves to the laws, and rest on the lenity of the government. Historical Tales, Vol. 2 (of 15) The Romance of Reality The conquered territory was organized as a new province of the Roman empire, and Cæsar laboured to attach it to his person by the lenity and moderation of his government. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 348 Crime, so far from declining, has signally increased; and its progress has never been so rapid as during the last fifteen years, when the lenity of its administration has been at its maximum. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 343, May 1844 Ralegh, in his reply, repudiated with his wonted courtesy the assertion that he had received extraordinary marks of royal lenity. Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography By this improvident lenity the Allies enabled the regicides to hurl fully 25,000 trained troops against the royalists of the West and deal them terrible blows. William Pitt and the Great War But Catherine thought his tone might have been more unqualified, and marvelled again at the curious lenity of judgment he had always shown of late towards Mr. Wendover. Robert Elsmere Williamson, their Commander, heretofore accused of too great lenity to the Indians, referred the matter to his men. The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 2 of 2 From 1620-1816 My own views are in favour of lenity to these prisoners. The Story of My Life Being Reminiscences of Sixty Years' Public Service in Canada He confirmed the sentence and censured the Court for mistaken lenity. The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 Such lenity obliterates moral distinctions; disintegrates society; corrupts and weakens the moral nature of the one who indulges in it; and confirms in perversity him on whom it is bestowed. Practical Ethics I can truly say we have used this base creature w'th a great deal of kindness and lenity. Customs and Fashions in Old New England The anger of the North was terrible, and was intensified by the recollection of the late President's pleas for lenity and a forgetfulness of the past. A History of the United States Intendant! take your measures to secure Yon fellow: I revoke my former lenity. The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 5 Poetry It was said that my lenity to the Papists had wrought no alteration either in their religious or their political sentiments. A History of the Four Georges, Volume II Severity and lenity alike increase the perversity of the offender.—Severity drives the offender into fresh determination to do wrong; and intrenches him behind the conception that he has been treated unfairly. Practical Ethics But music excites all these, and is likewise able to inspire the soul with a sense of pity, lenity, tenderness, and love. Primitive Psycho-Therapy and Quackery The youth, whom we have before noticed as being partial to a drowsy life, now put in his word, and gave his affirmation as to the lenity of the police. Sinks of London Laid Open A Pocket Companion for the Uninitiated, to Which is Added a Modern Flash Dictionary Containing all the Cant Words, Slang Terms, and Flash Phrases Now in Vogue, with a List of the Sixty Orders of Prime Coves And here I must observe, that the Americans can no longer anticipate lenity from the English traveller, as latterly they have so deeply committed themselves. Diary in America, Series One The year 1519 brought the struggle attending the election of an emperor, after old Maximilian had died in January, and the attempt of the curia to regain ground with lenity. Erasmus and the Age of Reformation It wrongs itself; it wrongs honest citizens; but most of all it wrongs the criminals themselves whom it encourages in crime by undue lenity. Practical Ethics The severity enjoined by Lord Stanley, and the lenity exercised by General Bourke, raised an outcry against transportation; and once more propagated the idea that in its lenity it was corrupt, and its severity cruel. The History of Tasmania , Volume II With unaccustomed lenity it punished a first conviction with the pillory only. The Superstitions of Witchcraft Bembridge was accordingly burnt, and the sheriff, for the lenity which he had dare to show, was committed to the Fleet. The Reign of Mary Tudor The emperor wishing to win these soldiers to renounce their faith by his entreaties and lenity, gave them a considerable respite till he returned from an expedition. Fox's Book of Martyrs Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs A great country is strong enough to be magnanimous, and shows her greatness better by justice and lenity than by a sanguinary revenge. Impressions of South Africa But it will not do to rely upon this lenity, no, not in the best man; for the best man, as the worst, is subject to all mortal contingencies. The Confidence-Man The generous tho fierce temper of Aurelian abandoned the traitor to the rage of the soldiers: a superstitious reverence induced him to treat with lenity the countrymen of Apollonius the philosopher. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. IV (of X)—Great Britain and Ireland II These cruel men have no lenity, no suavity. Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection Cromwell was much vexed at the lenity displayed, but the bishop was ever more ready to receive injury than to retaliate in any other manner than by good advice and good offices. Fox's Book of Martyrs Or A History of the Lives, Sufferings, and Triumphant Deaths of the Primitive Protestant Martyrs Jackson’s conduct towards them was now quite altered; he not only treated them with lenity, but supplied them with extra liquor and other indulgences, which, as captain, he could command. Newton Forster The Merchant Service We therefore risk our lives from a misplaced lenity towards a wretch unworthy to live.” Mr. Midshipman Easy Her capital soon afterward surrendered, and was treated with unexpected lenity. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. IV (of X)—Great Britain and Ireland II I prefer to look with lenity upon this outburst of passion, which might, I admit, have roused the anger of a theologian of the old school. 'That Very Mab' I promised you I would play a father’s part to the boy, and I will; but you must not expect me to be a weak indulgent father, and spoil him with foolish lenity. The Adventures of Don Lavington Nolens Volens What passed in Boston is the last overt act of high treason, proceeding from our own lenity and want of foresight. The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2. From 1620-1816 That, in consequence of this, all further lenity was denied to him, and that the authorities were in search of him to award him the punishment due to murder and sacrilege. Mr. Midshipman Easy If we cannot reduce this wished for reformation to practice, let us treat the unhappy victims with lenity. The Journal of Negro History, Volume 2, 1917 Several were offended at his lenity, and Colluthus carried his resentment so far as to commence a schism; but this was soon at an end, and the author of it returned to the Catholic communion. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March The Generals, desiring to treat the city with lenity, withheld any attack upon public monuments in which the insurgents had taken up positions. The Insurrection in Paris The boasted lenity of Parliament was much lauded. The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2. From 1620-1816 This savage punishment was approved by the higher officers of the navy, who showed great lenity to men of their own rank. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" The reform was doubtless conceived in mercy and a true spirit of sociological lenity toward the offender. Branded "My desire is to use lenity; I therefore still do allow you time to consider with yourself, that you may save your life." The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March Mercy and lenity had no effect on those with whom he now contended. The Loyalists, Vol. 1-3 An Historical Novel Was the indemnity held out to military power lenity? The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2. From 1620-1816 The commons seem to have been more inclined to lenity than the lords. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part F. From Charles II. to James II. He was pleased that the superior lenity of his administration should in every thing be remarked. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part E. From Charles I. to Cromwell He sums up the principal qualities necessary for a bishop, and gives him particular advice touching his own conduct to his flock, exhorting him to hold to strictness of discipline, but seasoned with lenity. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March By this seeming lenity, she indirectly retained the power which she had assumed, of imprisoning the members and obliging them to answer before her for their conduct in parliament. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part D. From Elizabeth to James I. Or was taking away the Charter and all the rights of the people without trial or forfeiture the measure of lenity from which such applause was now sought? The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2. From 1620-1816 The rest of the king's judges, by an unexampled lenity, were reprieved; and they were dispersed into several prisons. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part F. From Charles II. to James II. But William, agreeably to his usual maxims, showed more lenity to their leader, the earl of Hereford, who was only condemned to a forfeiture of his estate, and to imprisonment during pleasure. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part A. From the Britons of Early Times to King John Fearing to be myself condemned at the last day for too great lenity and remissness, I raise my voice, and denounce aloud to all, that if any swear, I forbid them the church. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March This insurrection was easily suppressed; and, though great lenity was used towards the rioters, yet were some of the ringleaders punished. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part D. From Elizabeth to James I. "Extreme lenity alternating with rude passion in the treatment of children is the characteristic," says Meadows, "of the lower stages of civilisation." An Australian in China Being the Narrative of a Quiet Journey Across China to Burma Lambert, though condemned, was reprieved at the bar; and the judges declared, that if Vane's behavior had been equally dutiful and submissive, he would have experienced like lenity in the king. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part F. From Charles II. to James II. The pecuniary commutation for crimes, which has a false appearance of lenity, had been gradually disused; and seems to have been entirely abolished by the rigor of these statutes. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part A. From the Britons of Early Times to King John The saint obtained their pardon, and, overcome by his lenity and formed by his holy instructions, they both became very virtuous converts. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March The practice with which Osborne reproaches the two immediate successors of Elizabeth, proceeded partly from the extreme difficulty of their situation, partly from the greater lenity of their disposition. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part D. From Elizabeth to James I. She proved to be a rich prize; and the prisoners were treated with lenity, which was not always the course adopted by the buccaneers when they were disappointed in the amount of their expected plunder. The Continental Monthly, Vol III, Issue VI, June, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy In England, the civil distinctions seemed to be abolished by the lenity and equality of Charles's administration. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part F. From Charles II. to James II. But for the madness, that retains enough of rationality to be wilfully mischievous, we can have no more lenity than for the appetites of a wild beast. Early Reviews of English Poets Certain great men, abusing his lenity, usurped the rights of his church; but the saint strenuously defended them even against the king himself, notwithstanding his threats to confiscate his lands. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March I therefore flatter myself that the congress will receive with indulgence and lenity the opinion I shall offer. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 2 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States Aye, and treated with far greater lenity than the villain deserved. The Days of Bruce Vol 1 A Story from Scottish History The case of Mitchel shows, that this minister was as much destitute of truth and honor as of lenity and justice. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part F. From Charles II. to James II. They had received orders that if I were again taken, I should be brought to the Earl; and his lenity made them expect a conclusion which they considered ill befitting my crime. The Last Man It was said my lenity to the Papists had wrought no alteration either in their religious or their political sentiments. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1 Richard’s life was passed in great quiet after 1660: Charles II, according to Clarendon, with a wise and humorous lenity, not thinking it ‘necessary to inquire after a man so long forgotten.’ The Visions of England Lyrics on leading men and events in English History Or, what prince ever spoke of such a scandal, and what is stronger, of such contempt of his authority, with so much lenity and temper? Historic Doubts on the Life and Reign of King Richard the Third Totally devoid of resentment, as well from the natural lenity as carelessness of his temper, he insured pardon to the most guilty of his enemies, and left hopes of favor to his most violent opponents. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part F. From Charles II. to James II. They were well fed and not uncomfortably lodged; and as the governor had been a personal friend of the marquis previous to his confinement, he had been treated with as much lenity as possible. The Cornet of Horse A Tale of Marlborough's Wars But Chesterfield's energy, his lenity, his wise and just administration saved the Irish from being excited into rebellion by the emissaries of Charles Edward, or slaughtered, when conquered, by the 'Butcher,' and his tiger-like dragoons. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1 This done, he laid the exigencies frankly before the examiners in the technical school, praying for such lenity as might be extended under the circumstances. The Quickening D'Aulney treated the conquered with a lenity, which won many to his cause; and he permitted the neighboring inhabitants to remain undisturbed on a promise of submission, which was readily accorded to him. The Rivals of Acadia An Old Story of the New World But I can myself vouch for the lenity which they displayed when they have had the power, and to wit great provocation, to have acted otherwise. Herzegovina Or, Omer Pacha and the Christian Rebels The cause, however, of this exceptional lenity is not hard to discover. Rome in 1860 In the several debates upon this impeachment, it must be confessed that his majesty gave many marks of his great lenity, often urging the services you had done him, and endeavoring to extenuate your crimes. Gulliver's Travels Into Several Remote Regions of the World "What passed in Boston," exclaimed the great jurist, Lord Mansfield, "is the overt act of High Treason proceeding from our over lenity and want of foresight." History of the United States Cardinal Ruffo, too, seems to have entertained what they considered as erroneous ideas of lenity. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 2 If it produces a proper lenity to our citizens in captivity, it will have the effect we meant; if it does not, we shall return a severity as terrible as universal. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 1 He had done his utmost to win over the Saxons by lenity and kindness, but this course now seemed to him useless, if not worse than useless. Historical Tales, Vol 5 (of 15) The Romance of Reality, German I am no advocate of a mawkish lenity. Prime Ministers and Some Others A Book of Reminiscences These were tried, sentenced, and executed by order of the king, who was determined to show no lenity to the rebels. Celebrated Claimants from Perkin Warbeck to Arthur Orton Through an extreme lenity it is on some occasions tyrannical. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12) With such, a threat of confiscation will be found of more avail than all the lenity in the world. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 6, June, 1862 Devoted To Literature and National Policy At this stage, it cannot be said that Luis de Leon was treated with any want of lenity. Fray Luis de León A Biographical Fragment They were surprised at the unprecedented lenity of the conqueror, and the treaty of peace and subjection was signed in January, 1711. The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power The overbearing Coke seems to have aimed at his life, which the lenity of James saved. Literary Character of Men of Genius Drawn from Their Own Feelings and Confessions Here Agricola observed a conduct very different from that of his predecessor, Paulinus: the island, when he had reduced it, was treated with great lenity. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12) The expected invasion of Scotland by Argyll, of England by Monmouth, did not encourage the Government to use respective lenity in the Covenanting region, from Lanarkshire to Galloway. A Short History of Scotland Washington's lenity never extended to the excusing of any palpable neglect of duty. The Memories of Fifty Years Containing Brief Biographical Notices of Distinguished Americans, and Anecdotes of Remarkable Men; Interspersed with Scenes and Incidents Occurring during a Long Life of Observation Chiefly Spent in the Southwest I've been able to secure this much lenity for you, but it's for one night only. The Forest of Swords A Story of Paris and the Marne But as we have much more reason to fear their feeble lenity than any blamable rigor, we ought, in my opinion, to leave the matter to themselves. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 04 (of 12) And this was probably the reason of the extreme lenity of the Saxon laws. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12) Against these their rights of men let no government look for security in the length of its continuance, or in the justice and lenity of its administration. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 03 (of 12) The heart-rending appeal of his mother and sisters, communicated to me in letters from those high-bred and accomplished women, determined me to lenity in his case, and he was pardoned. The Memories of Fifty Years Containing Brief Biographical Notices of Distinguished Americans, and Anecdotes of Remarkable Men; Interspersed with Scenes and Incidents Occurring during a Long Life of Observation Chiefly Spent in the Southwest It is well to keep this in view, since it is easier, after an inquiry into the struggle between them, to justify the severity than the lenity of the Holy See. The Truce of God A Tale of the Eleventh Century Her victories have received lustre from a greatness of lenity; and her laws been permitted to slumber, where they might justly have awakened to punish. A Letter Addressed to the Abbe Raynal, on the Affairs of North America, in Which the Mistakes in the Abbe's Account of the Revolution of America Are Corrected and Cleared Up After this experience, nobody shall persuade me, when an whole people are concerned, that acts of lenity are not means of conciliation. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 02 (of 12) They are convinced, by sufficient experience, that no plan, either of lenity, or rigor, can be pursued with uniformity and perseverance. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 01 (of 12) This was the cruelty of the Church of England—fatal lenity! Daniel Defoe This sacred principle, this earnest recommendation of forbearance, lenity, and forgiveness, mixes with all the writings of that age. Evidence of Christianity America has been invariable in her lenity from the beginning of the war, notwithstanding the high provocations she has experienced? A Letter Addressed to the Abbe Raynal, on the Affairs of North America, in Which the Mistakes in the Abbe's Account of the Revolution of America Are Corrected and Cleared Up I cannot, as I have said, answer for mixed measures: but surely this mixture of lenity would give the whole a better chance of success. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 02 (of 12) "Nobody shall persuade me," he told a hostile House of Commons, "when a whole people are concerned that acts of lenity are not means of conciliation." Political Thought in England from Locke to Bentham The Cameronians, however, did their best to correct this scandalous lenity. Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft It is much to be desired that the practice should be, by future international agreement, absolutely forbidden—- that the lenity of British practice in this respect should become internationally obligatory. Letters to "The Times" upon War and Neutrality (1881-1920) This lenity only emboldened the malcontents, and a third plot was formed to seize the stores and take entire possession of the islands. The Bay State Monthly — Volume 2, No. 5, February, 1885 This complete effect of his lenity is distant indeed. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 02 (of 12) Mary might have gone the way of Jezebel and Athaliah but for the mistaken lenity of Knox, who later “asked God’s mercy” for not being more vehement. John Knox and the Reformation In the days of King Charles the Second how did the Church reward their bloody doings with lenity and mercy, except the barbarous regicides of the pretended court of justice? Political Pamphlets In Maryland where slaves are treated with as much lenity, as perhaps they are any where, their situation is to the last degree ineligible. The Journal of Negro History, Volume 1, January 1916 The very absence of all claim to mitigation, makes it impossible to mistake the motive to lenity in his case. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 342, April, 1844 His counsel, who had objected to nothing and had made no plea for lenity—had, in fact, hardly said a word—wrung his client's hand and left the room. The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce — Volume 2: In the Midst of Life: Tales of Soldiers and Civilians The lenity of Lord James was of sudden growth. John Knox and the Reformation It will, however, be seen upon examination of the facts of the case, that the difficulty which then arose, proceeded solely from the lenity and indulgence shown to the prisoners by the crown. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 339, January, 1844 Another evidence of this church's unsoundness and unfaithfulness in doctrine, is their excessive, sinful lenity toward the most gross heretics. Act, Declaration, & Testimony for the Whole of our Covenanted Reformation, as Attained to, and Established in Britain and Ireland; Particularly Betwixt the Years 1638 and 1649, Inclusive Mercury's staff. caduceus. mercy, n. clemency, pity, lenity, leniency, lenience, compassion, forgiveness, placability; discretion, disposal; blessing, favor. Putnam's Word Book Away to heaven, respective lenity, And fire-ey'd fury be my conduct now! Emerson and Other Essays Jackson's conduct towards them was now quite altered; he not only treated them with lenity, but supplied them with extra liquor and other indulgences, which, as captain, he could command. Newton Forster Then there is that sure key to wise politics:—"Nobody shall persuade me when a whole people are concerned, that acts of lenity are not means of conciliation." Burke Which sinful lenity encouraged him, not only to persist in the same errors, but also to the venting of Arian heresies among his students. Act, Declaration, & Testimony for the Whole of our Covenanted Reformation, as Attained to, and Established in Britain and Ireland; Particularly Betwixt the Years 1638 and 1649, Inclusive Antonyms: mortify, deny, suppress, restrain. indulgence, n. humoring, pampering, gratification; kindness, favor, lenity, forbearance; absolution. Putnam's Word Book It will err on the side of lenity, when a mischief is remote and imperceptible. Moral Science; a Compendium of Ethics The lenity of this sentence may be traced to two causes. The First White Man of the West Life and Exploits of Col. Dan'l. Boone, the First Settler of Kentucky; Interspersed with Incidents in the Early Annals of the Country. These persons reinforced their legal argument with the sentimental one that lenity was the best policy. Abraham Lincoln, Volume II It became, from these circumstances, absolutely necessary to send out numerous well-armed parties, and attack them wherever they should be met with; for lenity or forbearance had only been followed by repeated acts of cruelty. An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 2 It might be well that I should not habitually show similar lenity; but in this case there could be naught but compassion felt, as he had no judgment whatever. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 — Volume 04 of 55 1576-1582 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century At Parramatta various offences were still committed, notwithstanding the lenity which had been shown to several offenders at the close of the last month. An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 1 With Remarks on the Dispositions, Customs, Manners, Etc. of The Native Inhabitants of That Country. to Which Are Added, Some Particulars of New Zealand; Compiled, By Permission, From The Mss. of Lieutenant-Governor King. It seems incredible that they sometimes adopted their prisoners, and treated them with the utmost lenity and even kindness. The First White Man of the West Life and Exploits of Col. Dan'l. Boone, the First Settler of Kentucky; Interspersed with Incidents in the Early Annals of the Country. Godoy was averse from the lenity shewn on this occasion, and insisted that these people ought to be punished for their revolt, or at least made to pay for the horses which they had slain. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 04 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time Many examples had been made; but, after a few days had elapsed, they were forgotten; and every act of lenity or indulgence was found to be ruinous to the welfare and comfort of the whole. An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 2 They should be treated with all possible lenity and kindness, for the honor of the Commonwealth. Indian Nullification of the Unconstitutional Laws of Massachusetts Relative to the Marshpee Tribe Or, the Pretended Riot Explained This lenity was the rather shown at this time, as the convicts were in general giving proofs of a greater disposition to honesty than had for some time been visible among them. An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 1 With Remarks on the Dispositions, Customs, Manners, Etc. of The Native Inhabitants of That Country. to Which Are Added, Some Particulars of New Zealand; Compiled, By Permission, From The Mss. of Lieutenant-Governor King. What I offer, was offered because I would not drive an unfortunate and remarkable man, like him we have, to extremities, and—there may be other motives, but do not mistake my lenity. The Water-Witch or, the Skimmer of the Seas He conducted his plantation with as much lenity as it was possible to infuse into a system darkened with the shadow of a million crimes. Iola Leroy Shadows Uplifted Francis I., greatly vexed, it is said, at the lenity of the Parliament of Paris, summoned commissions chosen amongst the Parliaments of Rouen, Dijon, Toulouse, and Bordeaux, and made them reconsider the case. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 4 Accordingly, some unfortunate man, in no respect more depraved than hundreds whose offences have been treated with lenity, is singled out as an expiatory sacrifice. Venetia His excellency, having caused one example to be made, extended lenity to some others who were tried the following day; and one convict, James Freeman, was pardoned on condition of his becoming the public executioner. An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 1 With Remarks on the Dispositions, Customs, Manners, Etc. of The Native Inhabitants of That Country. to Which Are Added, Some Particulars of New Zealand; Compiled, By Permission, From The Mss. of Lieutenant-Governor King. It cannot be, Major Bellenden; lenity in his case is altogether beyond the bounds of my commission. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 07 — Fiction There were sharp limits, nevertheless, to the lenity of the courts. American Negro Slavery A Survey of the Supply, Employment and Control of Negro Labor as Determined by the Plantation Regime Slaves used with much more lenity in Algiers and in Turkey than in our colonies, 70. Some Historical Account of Guinea, Its Situation, Produce, and the General Disposition of Its Inhabitants An Inquiry into the Rise and Progress of the Slave Trade, Its Nature and Lamentable Effects This done, we would show him lenity in proportion as we found him capable of reform. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook And how did the fellows receive the lenity? The Red Rover He treated him with great lenity, so much so as to displease Cicero, who remonstrated with him strongly on his design of setting him at liberty. The Orations of Marcus Tullius Cicero, Volume 4 My lenity towards you is a proof of it. Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written by Herself But do not imagine that with all this lenity I have for a moment given up my plan of her marriage. Lady Susan Theodemir and his subjects were treated with uncommon lenity; but the rate of tribute appears to have fluctuated from a tenth to a fifth, according to the submission or obstinacy of the Christians. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 5 "The latter is done to his hands: But may I know the reason that such lenity is shewn to one whose name has been so long proscribed of men?" The Red Rover The old emperor had often censured the misguided lenity of Marcus, who, by a single act of justice, might have saved the Romans from the tyranny of his worthless son. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 In the several debates upon this impeachment, it must be confessed that his majesty gave many marks of his great lenity; often urging the services you had done him, and endeavouring to extenuate your crimes. Gulliver's Travels She seldom deviated into either extreme of rigour or lenity. Wieland: or, the Transformation, an American Tale Though it must be confessed, it is a nice point and extremely difficult, so to temper this lenity as to preserve the authority of the government. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Whatever might have been the natural tendency of our adventurer to mercy, he had not been educated on the sea to look with lenity on the crime of mutiny. The Red Rover The lenity of the emperor confirmed the insolence of the troops; the legions imitated the example of the guards, and defended their prerogative of licentiousness with the same furious obstinacy. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 In his reign an infamous duel was fought — infamous, not only from its own circumstances, but from the lenity that was shown to the principal offenders. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 1 Unworthy Wretch! such lenity would make me your accomplice. The Monk; a romance Its style is conversational; or the soliloquy rather of a man convincing and amusing himself as he proceeds, without reverence for others’ faith, or lenity towards others’ prejudices. Biographical Study of A.W. Kinglake Joutel detected the mischief, and, with a lenity which he afterwards deeply regretted, contented himself with a severe rebuke to the ring-leader, and words of reproof and exhortation to his dejected band. France and England in North America; a Series of Historical Narratives — Part 3 An obstinate resistance was fatal to the chiefs; but their followers were treated with lenity. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 "I would wish all good men to judge me with lenity." The Spy The remainder of my life shall be employed in expiating this single fault, and your lenity will bring back a soul to heaven!' The Monk; a romance "Yes," said the lawyer, "and with great lenity too; for if we had called it a young tree, they would have been both hanged." Joseph Andrews, Volume 2 "You must no longer show any lenity to the enemies of the new order of things," said he. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 The generous though fierce temper of Aurelian abandoned the traitor to the rage of the soldiers; a superstitious reverence induced him to treat with lenity the countrymen of Apollonius the philosopher. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 But though he thinks himself secure in consequence of the lenity of Henley, he hates him as sincerely as if he were pursuing him to the gallows. Anna St. Ives It is, however, possible," replied the Saint, "that had you treated that other priest with lenity, he, too, would have truly repented; beware, then, lest his soul should one day be required at your hands. The Spirit of St. Francis de Sales On being brought to Paris after six months' confinement, he flattered himself that he should experience the same lenity in the capital. Paris as It Was and as It Is A well-timed lenity would now be an act of policy as well as of virtue. Zenobia or, the Fall of Palmyra Confiscation, exile, or simple death, were esteemed uncommon instances of his lenity. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 His severity at Romney and his lenity at Dover had their effect. Wulf the Saxon A Story of the Norman Conquest But Catherine thought his tone might have been more unqualified, and marvelled again at the curious lenity of judgment he had always shown of late toward Mr. Wendover. Robert Elsmere This lenity appears not to have had on him the effect which one would imagine. Paris as It Was and as It Is Your conscience will never reproach you for this lenity. Zenobia or, the Fall of Palmyra The Norwalk people come down through history shining with a halo of gentle lenity, for their tithingman was ordered to bear a short, small stick only, and he was "Desired to use it with clemency." Sabbath in Puritan New England Thus, the domestic slaves, or such as are born in a man's own house, are treated with more lenity than those which are purchased with money. Life and Travels of Mungo Park in Central Africa Be this as it may, Columbus now, by the advice of his counselors, resolved to try the alternative of extreme lenity. The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Volume II) But, as it turned out afterwards, this proved a fatal lenity. Memoirs of Henry Hunt, Esq. — Volume 3 Our dissensions have been crushed by the arms, and extinguished by the lenity of the conqueror. Caesar: a Sketch The French had also shown as little lenity in their treatment of Italy. Germany from the Earliest Period Volume 4 It was, for the most part, on my justice and lenity that they depended for their treatment. Edgar Huntly or, Memoirs of a Sleep-Walker He extended his lenity also to the remaining chieftains of the conspiracy; promising great favors and rewards, if they should continue firm in their loyalty; but terrible punishments should they again be found in rebellion. The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Volume II) Plans of lenity were likewise adopted by government with respect to those Indian tribes, and every possible precaution was taken to guard them against oppression, and prevent any rupture with them. An Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Colonies of South Carolina and Georgia, Volume 2 He therefore urged lenity and toleration, which in general have been productive of peace and union, while rigour and persecution have seldom failed to excite discord and promote superstition in every community. An Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Colonies of South Carolina and Georgia, Volume 1 The haughty deportment of the officers, and the scurrility of the soldiers of the British army, he afterward said, soon dispelled his hopes of being treated with lenity. Life and Times of Washington, Volume 2 Revised, Enlarged, and Enriched This task of cruel lenity was at length finished. Edgar Huntly or, Memoirs of a Sleep-Walker This lenity of our ancestors, Conscript Fathers, I regard as a very strong reason why we should not adopt any new measures of severity. Conspiracy of Catiline and the Jurgurthine War The Duke hastened to give the Earl assurance that the commission should be exercised with lenity and moderation. The Fair Maid of Perth Or, St. Valentine's Day Indulgence and lenity might perhaps prove more efficacious, as the swellings of phrenzy would in time subside, in proportion as they exceed the bounds of nature. An Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Colonies of South Carolina and Georgia, Volume 1 I strenuously opposed such a procedure, observing that it would be erring in the same way, and, tho' they might deserve it, yet it would be much nobler to treat them with lenity. American Historical and Literary Antiquities, Part 12. Second Series Captain Grumet, who made his escape from the Scorpion prison ship, at New York, on the evening of the 15th, says more lenity is shown the prisoners. American Prisoners of the Revolution "You are very good," said Cecilia, with a forced serenity, "and I am thankful that your resentment for the past obstructs not your lenity for the present." Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress — Volume 3 Such are the Poems towards which I entreat the lenity of the Public. The Poetical Works of Henry Kirk White : With a Memoir by Sir Harris Nicolas Having endeavoured to render his performance as complete as his circumstances would admit, he hopes the public will treat him with lenity, although it may be far from answering their expectations. An Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Colonies of South Carolina and Georgia, Volume 1 A little reflection will tell you I am right, though a great deal of lenity may scarce suffice to make you pardon my being right no sooner. Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress — Volume 2 None of them would he embrace, and he thought scorn of my lenity. Erema — My Father's Sin In those times, neither party was disposed to lenity; and Montrose was far too conspicuous a character, and too dangerous a man, to be forgiven. Lays of the Scottish Cavaliers and Other Poems By a strange stretch of lenity, they gave him credit for an honest intention, and contented themselves with ordering him to be reprimanded by the Speaker. The Constitutional History of England from 1760 to 1860 King William, though he maintained the power of the established church, yet he often discovered a secret attachment to Presbyterians, and on all occasions treated them with lenity and moderation. An Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Colonies of South Carolina and Georgia, Volume 1 But this lenity made no impression on his mind. The History of England from the First Invasion by the Romans to the Accession of King George the Fifth Volume 8 I quote, with pleasure, this testimony to his lenity, given by one who must have intimately known all the aggravating circumstances, because some accounts state that he took summary vengeance. Biographical Memorials of James Oglethorpe Augustine thought proper, in the commencement of his mission, to assume the appearance of the greatest lenity. The History of England, Volume I Some have even supposed that Brutus was Caesar's son, which accounts for his lenity and forbearance and affection. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 04 Imperial Antiquity But he was treated with great lenity, was allowed to have lodgings, to receive his friends freely, and to hold Christian meetings in his own house; and no one molested him. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 02 Jewish Heroes and Prophets After this, Madam," said Mark, upon returning to the hall, "you can hardly expect any special lenity from me. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 11, September, 1858 To fancy that our government can be subverted by the rabble, whom its lenity has pampered into impudence, is to fear that a city may be drowned by the overflowing of its kennels. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 06 Reviews, Political Tracts, and Lives of Eminent Persons But William, agreeably to his usual maxims, showed more lenity to their leader, the Earl of Hereford, who was only condemned to a forfeiture of his estate, and to imprisonment during pleasure. The History of England, Volume I Thus in listing the synonyms of love they include such terms as kindness and lenity, words only through stretched usage connected with love. The Century Vocabulary Builder It quiets the nerves, makes a man look in charity upon the world, and to judge with a chastened lenity the shortcomings of his neighbors. Wild Northern Scenes Sporting Adventures with the Rifle and the Rod Yet he was a criminal, for he would not baptize infants, and he met with the "lenity and patience" which the elders were not unwilling should be used toward the erring. The Emancipation of Massachusetts For this reason he has always advocated lenity of measures towards them. Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe Compiled From Her Letters and Journals by Her Son Charles Edward Stowe The pecuniary commutation for crimes which has a false appearance of lenity, had been gradually disused, and seems to have been entirely abolished by the rigour of these statutes. The History of England, Volume I During the forty-two years of his prosperity and his triumph, being above fear, he showed the natural lenity of his temper. The Caesars My father, whom the Champion of Scotland had spared for my sake, or rather for Fleming's, gained by his victor's compassion and lenity a fearful advantage, and made a remorseless use of it. Waverley Novels — Volume 12 Now, as to Charlemagne, he had tried the effect of forgiveness and lenity often in vain. Theological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 2 Henry has been called a backslider because of the lenity of his counsels, but I cannot but think it is the Spirit of Christ that influences him. Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe Compiled From Her Letters and Journals by Her Son Charles Edward Stowe That in consequence of this, all further lenity was denied to him, and the authorities were in search of him to award him the punishment due to murder and sacrilege. Mr. Midshipman Easy The doctor accused Mr Allworthy of too great lenity, repeated his accusations against his brother, and declared that he should never more be brought either to see, or to own him for his relation. History of Tom Jones, a Foundling Methinks a little more lenity of opinion would better become your youth! Thaddeus of Warsaw My dearest friend forgives, I know, even that; but her known and unvarying lenity is the very cause I cannot forgive it myself. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 3 But many a judicious master has seen cause to suspect his own lenity as more mischievously operative even than the law's hardness, and as an effeminate surrender to luxurious sensibilities. Theological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 1 Yet I am free to confess that whatever editorial licence I could venture to take has been taken in the direction of lenity. The Fair Haven Thwackum, whose meditations were full of birch, exclaimed against this weak, and, as he said he would venture to call it, wicked lenity. History of Tom Jones, a Foundling The King is all lenity, man—all royal nature and mercy. Peveril of the Peak I think I should love Dr. Johnson for such lenity to a poor mere worm in literature, even if I were not myself the identical grub he has obliged. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 1 I have myself heard these evil-minded persons lament and complain that their victims were treated with too much lenity. Life in the Grey Nunnery at Montreal Yet all this lenity will not overcome their spleen; they will be doing with the pismire, raising a hill a man may spurn abroad with his foot at pleasure. Every Man in His Humor If the girl had been one of those vain trollops, of which we have too many in the parish, I should have condemned my brother for his lenity towards her. History of Tom Jones, a Foundling But, though he was pleased modestly to ascribe this to his lenity, it really arose from much more noble and political principles. The History of the Life of the Late Mr Jonathan Wild the Great Caesar doth wrong His dignity and safety thus to mourn The deserv'd end of so profest a traitor, And doth, by this his lenity, instruct Others as factious to the like offence. Sejanus: His Fall He granted this in accordance with Marston's request, that by the lenity he might see Daddy Bob and Franconia once more. Our World, Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter Is not that tendency inseparable from humanity, benevolence, lenity, generosity, gratitude, moderation, tenderness, friendship, and all the other social virtues? An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals Indeed, some months after his mission, in conversations with Froude, the historian, he became even warm when speaking of the lenity, benevolence and enlightenment of this excellent king. The Life of Sir Richard Burton There is the spirit we have to contend against—a spirit of accursed lenity in morals, often originating in so-called scientific considerations! Denzil Quarrier Why did she not express her wonder and delight at the Pope's lenity, as almost any other woman in her position would have done? The Master-Christian He had hoped to be able to quell the rebellion by lenity, offering a general amnesty to all offenders with the exception of Horja, for whose capture a reward of three hundred ducats was offered. Joseph II. and His Court How apt is lenity To be abused! severity to be loath'd! Cynthia's Revels We are sensible that our cause has suffered by the two following errors: first, by ill-judged lenity to traitorous persons in some cases; and, secondly, by only a passionate treatment of them in others. Writings of Thomas Paine — Volume 1 (1774-1779): the American Crisis Eliza," he exclaimed, impetuously, "you are an angel of goodness and lenity, and I stand before you filled with shame and grief. Andreas Hofer It was not the generosity in my friend's offer that astonished me, but the consideration for Wilde; I thought the lenity so singular in England that I feel compelled to explain it. Oscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions — Volume 1 In hopes that his lenity would not be abused, his Excellency was, however, pleased to order one only for execution, which took place a little before sun-set the same day. A Narrative of the Expedition to Botany-Bay In proportion, however, as lenity and mitigation were extended to inability and helplessness, inasmuch was the most rigorous justice executed on disturbers of the public tranquillity. A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson In these regulations the arbitrary government—the King of Denmark being the most absolute monarch in Europe—appears, which in other respects seeks to hide itself in a lenity that almost renders the laws nullities. Letters on Sweden, Norway, and Denmark The Catholic was first to perceive that 'when lenity and cruelty play for a kingdom, the gentler gamester is the soonest winner.' Such Is Life "Mahummud Shaw was struck by their remarks, and took an oath that he would not in future put to death a single enemy after victory, and would bind his successors to observe the same lenity." A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): a contribution to the history of India Moreover, the villagers, emboldened by my lenity, vauntingly declared they would attack the camp by night, as they could only recognise in us such men as plunder their houses and steal their children. The Discovery of the Source of the Nile "Shall I come unto you with a Rod, or in love, and the spirit of lenity?" Leviathan Nothing could exceed the lenity of Lord Roberts's early proclamations in the Free State. The Great Boer War Cook and Snatt were set at liberty after a short detention; and Collier would have been treated with equal lenity if he would have consented to put in bail. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4 From the imperfect reports which have come down to us it appears that every argument in favour of lenity was forcibly urged by Burnet. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 3 Because you have contemned the lenity and clemency of the master of the house, ye have right well deserved to abide the rigour and severity of the judge. Sermons on the Card His temper, he truly said, was prone to lenity; but his duty to he community forced him to be, in this one instance, severe. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 2 This contemptuous lenity has been carried too far. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2 Many instances of gross venality and knavery on the part of men high in office were brought to light, and many instances also of what was then thought a criminal lenity towards the subject nation. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4 Sir Robert Walpole was the minister who gave to our Government that character of lenity which it has since generally preserved. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 1 Borrowing or stealing with such art and caution will have a right to the same lenity as was used by the Lacedemonians; who did not punish theft, but the want of artifice to conceal it. Seven Discourses on Art But the King had already begun to treat Oxford with such rigour that the rigour shown towards Cambridge might, by comparison, be called lenity. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 2 The Italians regarded with corresponding lenity those crimes which require self-command, address, quick observation, fertile invention, and profound knowledge of human nature. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2 The return which he made for the lenity with which he had been treated does not much raise his character. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4 But this lenity did not arise from ignorance or neglect of moral distinctions. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 1 They are convinced, by sufficient experience, that no plan, either of lenity or rigour, can be pursued with uniformity and perseverance. Thoughts on the Present Discontents, and Speeches, etc. The Judge, Sir Francis Withins, told the criminal to be thankful for the great lenity of the Attorney General, who might have treated the case as one of high treason. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 2 Pope, near twenty years later, said that "through the lenity of the Government alone he could live with comfort." Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2 The commissaries, encouraged by his lenity, robbed and embezzled more shamelessly than ever. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4 That minister in his letters to Laud murmured against the lenity with which Hampden was treated. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 1 Thus, for example, with a criminal code which carries its rigour to the length of atrocity, we have a criminal judicature which often carries its lenity to the length of perjury. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 4 This distress the Jacobins attributed to the reaction of Thermidor, to the lenity with which the aristocrats were now treated, and to the measures which had been adopted against the chiefs of the late administration. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 You are therefore once more a free man, and I have promised for you that you will be a good boy in future, and remember what you owe to the lenity of Government. Waverley: or, 'Tis sixty years since Even if he had himself been inclined to lenity, he would have been urged to severity by those who surrounded him. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4 Nothing, we believe, has contributed more than this lenity to raise the character of public men. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 1 He was alike respected for his zeal by the protestants, and esteemed for his lenity by the catholics. Royalty Restored We are truly happy to find that this illustrious man had so small a share in a performance which, for his sake, we have treated with far greater lenity than it deserved. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 2 If it be so, he hath deceived me much, And to deal strictly with such a one as he— Better severe than too much lenity. Cromwell If he have power, Then vail your ignorance: if none, awake Your dangerous lenity. Coriolanus Away to heaven respective lenity, And fire-ey'd fury be my conduct now!— Romeo and Juliet My gracious liege, this too much lenity And harmful pity must be laid aside. King Henry VI, Part 3 His lenity has been attributed by some writers to his good nature, which undoubtedly often amounted to weakness. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 1 Be composed—retire—and if, three days hence, you impute any other blame to me than that of unwise lenity, I absolve you from your oath, and you are free to be my foe. Rienzi, Last of the Roman Tribunes So great was his lenity that he put an end to all pastoral rigour; and was a better monk than abbot, a better bishop than archbishop. The itinerary of Archbishop Baldwin through Wales My gracious liege, this too much lenity And harmful pity must be laid aside. King Henry VI, Part 3 And what makes robbers bold but too much lenity? King Henry VI, Part 3 He expressed his regret for the loss which he had just sustained, and he promised to imitate the singular lenity which had distinguished the late reign. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 1 James gravely replied that this repentance was of the latest, that he was sorry for the misery which the prisoner had brought on himself, but that the case was not one for lenity. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 1 |
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