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Sir Frederick, almost instantly, and without taking leave of any one, left the castle, with such of his attendants as were able to follow him. "And what will you do, Mr. Mareschal?" said Ratcliffe. "Why, faith," answered he, smiling, "I hardly know; my spirit is too great, and my fortune too small, for me to follow the example of the doughty bridegroom.
Monsieur Mareschal heard our mutterings, saw how eager we were, and said, with the kindness that endeared him to us all: "Well, well, but make no noise; do not disturb the other classes." These words set us free to play some little time before breakfast, and we all gathered round Lambert while Monsieur Mareschal walked up and down the courtyard with Father Haugoult.
The trial of the seven bishops; the overthrow of the Stuart cause; the glorious revolution of 1688 and the accession of King William and Mary; the war in Ireland, where the de Ruvignys served under William and the Mareschal Schomberg; the reign of Queen Anne and the Hanoverian succession under George I.; all these historical events are referred to in Lady Russell's correspondence which she carried on with the most notable persons of the time.
He himself, a portly figure, dressed on this occasion with uncommon care, and with features, which, though of a stern and sinister expression, might well be termed handsome, looked the old feudal baron extremely well. Sir Frederick Langley was placed on his right hand, and Mr. Mareschal of Mareschal-Wells on his left.
In September prince Charles, with the Austrian army, entered the Brisgaw, and attempted to pass the Rhine; but mareschal Coigny had taken such precautions for guarding it on the other side, that he was obliged to abandon his design, and marching back into the Upper Palatinate, quartered his troops in that country, and in Bavaria.
In order to be revenged, I learn the Science of Defence we join Mareschal Duc de Noailles, are engaged with the Allies of Dettingen, and put to flight the behaviour of the French soldiers on that occasion I industriously seek another combat with the old Gascon, and vanquish him in my turn our regiment is put into Winter Quarters at Rheims, where I find my friend Strap our Recognition he supplies me with Money, and procures my Discharge we take a trip to Paris; from whence, by the way of Flanders, we set out for London; where we safely arrive
"Remember your liberties," rejoined Mareschal, who seemed to take a mischievous delight in precipitating the movements of the enthusiasm which he had excited, like a roguish boy, who, having lifted the sluice of a mill-dam, enjoys the clatter of the wheels which he has put in motion, without thinking of the mischief he may have occasioned.
Four days after this, there was a meeting held, Two Leagues South from Baivre, by the Pretender's Son, Earl of Mareschal, Bolheldies, Mr. Butler, Mr. Gordon, Principal of the Scots College, Mr. Trent, and Fleetwood, and some other English Gentlemen, whom Bolheldies did not inform me of.
I will swear by all that is sacred, that I was carried off by ruffians, whose persons and object were alike unknown to me, and am now restored to freedom by means of this gentleman's gallant interference." "By whom, and wherefore, could this have been done?" pursued Mareschal. "Had you no knowledge of the place to which you were conveyed? Earnscliff, where did you find this lady?"
The mareschal having assembled all his forces, passed the Schelde, and encamped at Boucham, declaring that he would give battle to the confederates: an alteration was immediately made in the disposition of the allies, and proper precautions taken for his reception. He advanced in order of battle; but having viewed the situation of the confederates, he marched back to the heights of St.
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