The Queens of England: a Series of Portraits of Distinguished Female Sovereigns
The Queens of England: a Series of Portraits of Distinguished Female Sovereigns
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Under the shelter of its branches the fair widow addressed the young 166 ELIZABETH WOOBVILLX.
monarch, holding her fatherless boys by the hands ; and when Edward paused to listen to her, she threw herself at his feet, and pleaded earn- estly for the restoration of Bradgate, the inheritance of her children.
Her downcast looks and mournful beauty not only gained her suit, but the heart of the conqueror.
The Queen's Oak, which was the scene of more than one interview between the beautiful Elizabet...h and the enamored Edward, stands in the direct track of communication between Grafton Castle and Whittle- bury Forest; it now rears its hollow trunk, a venerable witness of one of the most romantic facts that history records.
Edward tried every art, to induce Elizabeth to become his own on other terms than as the sharer of his regal dignity ; the beautiful widow made this memorable reply : " My liege, I know I am not good enough to be your queen, but I am far too good to become your mistress." She then left him to settle the question in his own breast ; for she knew he had betrayed others, whose hearts had deceived them into al- lowing him undue liberties.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
Under the shelter of its branches the fair widow addressed the young 166 ELIZABETH WOOBVILLX.
monarch, holding her fatherless boys by the hands ; and when Edward paused to listen to her, she threw herself at his feet, and pleaded earn- estly for the restoration of Bradgate, the inheritance of her children.
Her downcast looks and mournful beauty not only gained her suit, but the heart of the conqueror.
The Queen's Oak, which was the scene of more than one interview between the beautiful Elizabet...h and the enamored Edward, stands in the direct track of communication between Grafton Castle and Whittle- bury Forest; it now rears its hollow trunk, a venerable witness of one of the most romantic facts that history records.
Edward tried every art, to induce Elizabeth to become his own on other terms than as the sharer of his regal dignity ; the beautiful widow made this memorable reply : " My liege, I know I am not good enough to be your queen, but I am far too good to become your mistress." She then left him to settle the question in his own breast ; for she knew he had betrayed others, whose hearts had deceived them into al- lowing him undue liberties.
What to read after The Queens of England: a Series of Portraits of Distinguished Female Sovereigns?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Strickland, Agnes, 1796-1874 to read onlineMoreLess
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