 I would to God that I were hooded, that I saw less ; or that I could perform more : for now I am like a hawk, that bates, when I see occasion of service, but cannot fly, because I am tied to another's fist. But, meanwhile, I continue my presumption of...  Letters - Page 1by Francis Bacon - 1850Full view - About this book
 | John Campbell Baron Campbell - 1845 - 672 pages
...I saw less, or that I could perform more : for now I am like a hawk that bates when I see oceasion of service, but cannot fly because I am tied to another's...to both, which is all the happiness I aspire unto." This garment was "one pettyeoat of white sattin embroidered all over like feathers and billets, with... | |
 | John Campbell Baron Campbell - 1847 - 548 pages
...wherein I would to God that I were hooded, that I saw less, or that I could perform more : for now I am like a hawk that bates when I see occasion of service,...to both, which is all the happiness I aspire unto." This garment was " one pettycoat of white sattin embroidered all over like feathers and billets, with... | |
 | Francis Bacon, Basil Montagu - 1848 - 612 pages
...I were hooded, that I saw less; or that I could perform more: for now I am like a hawk, that bales, when I see occasion of service, but cannot fly, because...to both: which is all the happiness I aspire unto. AN ANSWER OF MY LORD OF ESSEX, TO A LETTER OF MR. BACON'8. (See p. 6.) MR. BACON, I can neither expound,... | |
 | Francis Bacon - 1850 - 620 pages
...wherein I would to God that I were hooded, that I saw less ; or that Icould perform more . for now j am hawk, that bates, when I see occasion of service but cannot fly, because I am tied to another's fist. Hut, meanwhile, I continue my presumption of making to your majesty my poor oblation of a garment as... | |
 | John Campbell Baron Campbell - 1851 - 504 pages
...wherein I would to God that I were hooded, that I saw less, or that I could perform more : for now I am like a hawk that bates when I see occasion of service,...presumption of making to your Majesty my poor oblation of a garment—as unworthy the wearing as his service that sends it, but the approach to your excellent... | |
 | John Campbell Baron Campbell - 1851 - 510 pages
...wherein I would to God that I were hooded, that I saw less, or that I could perform more : for now I am like a hawk that bates when I see occasion of service,...am tied to another's fist. But meanwhile I continue mv presumption of making to your Majesty my poor oblation of a garment — as unworthy the wearing... | |
 | Francis Bacon, Basil Montagu - 1852 - 602 pages
...wherein I would to God that I were hooded, that I saw less ; or that I could perform more : for now I am like a hawk, that bates, when I see occasion of service,...unworthy the wearing as his service that sends it: bat the approach to your excellent person may give worth to both : which is all the happiness I aspire... | |
 | Francis Bacon - 1854 - 866 pages
...wherein I would to God, that I were hooded, that I saw less ; or that I could perform more : for now I am like a hawk, that bates, when I see occasion of service,...making to your Majesty my poor oblation of a garment ; ae unworthy the wearing, as his service that sends it, but the approach to your excellent person... | |
 | 1856 - 654 pages
...occasion: "Would to God that I were hooded, that I saw less, or that I could perform more, for now I see occasion of service, but cannot fly, because I am tied to another fist". . To those, if any, who shall object the lapse of time, I reply, in the language of... | |
 | Francis Bacon, Basil Montagu - 1857 - 612 pages
...that 1 could perform more : for now I am like a hawk, that hales, when I see occasion of service, hut cannot fly, because I am tied to another's fist. But,...to both : which is all the happiness I aspire unto. AN ANSWER OF MY LORD OF ESSEX, TO A LETTER OF MR. BACON'S. (See p. 8.) Мк. BACON, I can neither expound,... | |
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