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‘Ay, and what we’ (looking to me) ?‘ would call a parliament-house scene; a cause pleaded.’
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The design of the conspirators was rendered more easy of execution by the discovery that a cellar reaching under the parliament-house was to be let.
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These sentiments were exceedingly unwise, for at this very time armed associations and the non-importation agreements were in full force in Ireland, and a rebellious spirit displayed itself in the Irish parliament-house and throughout the whole length and breadth of the kingdom.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria Edward Farr
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Catholic named Robert Catesby, through which access might be gained to the basement of the parliament-house.
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In this wild parliament-house, clouds, rocks, sun, and winds met and consulted.
The Patrician John Galsworthy 1900
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In this wild parliament-house, clouds, rocks, sun, and winds met and consulted.
Complete Project Gutenberg John Galsworthy Works John Galsworthy 1900
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The chapter-house was like a great church, carved and painted like a parliament-house.
English Villages 1892
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'Ay, and what we (looking to me) would call a parliament-house scene [246]; a cause pleaded.'
Life of Johnson Boswell, James, 1740-1795 1887
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[97] It was on this visit to the parliament-house, that Mr. Henry Erskine (brother of Lord Erskine), after being presented to Dr. Johnson by Mr. Boswell, and having made his bow, slipped a shilling into Boswell's hand, whispering that it was for the sight of his bear.
Life of Johnson Boswell, James, 1740-1795 1887
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The green table of the parliament-house of the midnight court had been converted, by the aid of cushions and pillows, into an extempore couch; and half-buried in their downy depths lay Miranda, the queen.
The Midnight Queen May Agnes Fleming 1860
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