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Gowrie Or The King S Plot

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Author : George Payne Rainsford James
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1848

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Gowrie Or The King S Plot

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Author : G. P. R. James
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2021-05-19

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In "Gowrie; or, the King's Plot," G. P. R. James intricately weaves a historical narrative that explores the infamous Gowrie Conspiracy of 1600, wherein a plot against King James VI of Scotland was unraveled under dramatic circumstances. James's writing exemplifies the Romantic novels of the early 19th century, characterized by vivid characterizations, rich descriptions, and a deeply evocative portrayal of the political and social tensions of the time. The novel not only reflects the anxieties surrounding fidelity to monarchy but also engages with themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for power amid the turbulence of Scottish history, immersing readers into the complex milieu of the Jacobean era. G. P. R. James was an influential English novelist and historical writer whose interests in political intrigue and royal intrigue undoubtedly influenced his narrative choices in this work. His background in law and governmental affairs, as well as his extensive travels across Europe, provided him with a unique perspective on the interplay of history and moral dilemmas, enriching his storytelling with depth and authenticity. James's fascination with Scotland's dramatic past likely cultivated a passion for representing its intricate dynamics in his literary journey. "Gowrie; or, the King's Plot" is recommended for readers who appreciate historical fiction infused with rich, dramatic tension and insightful commentary on the human condition. Both an engaging read and a thoughtful reflection on historical narratives, this novel offers a compelling glimpse into a pivotal moment in Scottish history and a masterful depiction of the characters whose lives were irrevocably altered by the machinations of power.

Gowrie The King S Plot

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Author : George Payne Rainsford James
language : en
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Release Date : 2020-09-28

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On the 15th of August, 1599, a young man was seen standing on one of the little bridges in the town of Padua. He was plainly dressed in an ordinary riding habit of that period, having a short black cloak over his shoulders, a tawny suit of cloth below, and a high crowned hat with a plume of feathers falling on one side. In most respects his apparel indicated no higher station than that of a respectable citizen, and indeed citizens of his age, for he could not be more than two-and-twenty, very frequently displayed more gaudy feathers, although the bird they covered might be of inferior race. There were, however, one or two marks about him which seemed to point out a superior station. Instead of a large fraise or ruff round his neck, which was then still common, he wore a falling collar of the richest and most delicate lace, tied in front of the throat by a silver cord and tassel; and though the sheath of his long rapier was merely of black leather, the hilt of the weapon, as well as that of the dagger to his girdle, was of silver exquisitely wrought. His large buckskin gloves, too, were edged with a silver fringe, and embroidered upon the back. In person he was tall and finely formed, with a highly intelligent and expressive countenance, somewhat stern and determined, indeed, for one so young, but yet with a strange mingling of lofty thoughtlessness and careless ease. He was perfectly alone, though on that day the citizens of Padua were all in full holiday, the bells of the churches ringing, and the cannon firing from the ramparts. Every one seemed to have got a companion but himself; and all the streets in the interior of that city of numberless arcades, were thronged with groups celebrating the holiday, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, while he stood alone on the little bridge, as I have said, near the Ferara gate, which was left to comparative solitude by the populace, who were flocking to the churches. He remained in the same spot for more than a quarter of an hour, sometimes leaning his arms on the parapet of the bridge, and gazing down into the shining water, or watching the labours of a stout man, less devout than his neighbours, who still continued his work in one of the boats, with his white shirt and his bright blue breeches reflected in the painted mirror below--sometimes looking up the street which led to the bridge, amongst the arches of which, groups of men and women in gay attire were seen, appearing and disappearing as they crossed from one side to the other. The bright sunshine of Italy was pouring in oblique lines through the openings of the street, and as it caught from time to time upon the brilliant dresses of the passing inhabitants, the effect was strange and pleasing; and a city, the narrow streets and dim arcades of which generally rendered its aspect somewhat gloomy, was now all life and gaiety. The young stranger did not seem to take part in the general merriment: not that he looked sad or even grave, for when he turned his eyes up the street, and caught sight of any of the moving groups which it presented, a smile came upon his lip, somewhat sarcastic it is true, as if he regarded with a certain portion of contempt the rejoicings of the people or the occasion which called them forth, but yet cheerful and free, as of a mind untroubled which could afford to find amusement in the little follies of others. When he had remained in that same spot for nearly a quarter of an hour, the loiterer was joined by another, a much more gaily habited cavalier. The latter was about the same age, or perhaps a year or two older, not quite so tall as his companion, though still a tall man, darker in complexion, and powerfully though lightly made. His step was free, his look open and sparkling; and though his features were not strikingly handsome, yet his countenance was exceedingly pleasing, and not the less striking from some degree of irregularity.

Gowrie Or The King S Plot

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Author : George Payne Rainsford James
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1851

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Gowrie Or The King S Plot

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Author : G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
language : en
Publisher: Hardpress Publishing
Release Date : 2012-08-01

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James Novels

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Author : George Payne Rainsford James
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1855

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Agincourt 1844 The Step Mother 1846 The Smuggler 1845 The Brigand 1845 Gowrie 1848 A Whim And Its Consequences 1848

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Author : George Payne Rainsford James
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1844

Agincourt 1844 The Step Mother 1846 The Smuggler 1845 The Brigand 1845 Gowrie 1848 A Whim And Its Consequences 1848 written by George Payne Rainsford James and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1844 with categories.

The Saturday Review Of Politics Literature Science And Art

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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1888

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James Vi And The Gowrie Mystery

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Author : Andrew Lang
language : en
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Release Date : 2020-09-28

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An old Scottish lady, four generations ago, used to say, ‘It is a great comfort to think that, at the Day of Judgment, we shall know the whole truth about the Gowrie Conspiracy at last.’ Since the author, as a child, read ‘The Tales of a Grandfather,’ and shared King Jamie’s disappointment when there was no pot of gold, but an armed man, in the turret, he had supposed that we do know all about the Gowrie Conspiracy, that it was a plot to capture the King, carry him to Fastcastle, and ‘see how the country would take it,’ as in the case of the Gunpowder Plot. But just as Father Gerard has tried to show that the Gunpowder affair may have been Cecil’s plot, so modern historians doubt whether the Gowrie mystery was not a conspiracy by King James himself. Mr. Hume Brown appears rather to lean to this opinion, in the second volume of his ‘History of Scotland,’ and Dr. Masson, in his valuable edition of the ‘Register of the Privy Council,’ is also dubious. Mr. Louis Barbé, in his ‘Tragedy of Gowrie House,’ holds a brief against the King. Thus I have been tempted to study this ‘auld misterie’ afresh, and have convinced myself that such historians as Sir Walter Scott, Mr. Frazer Tytler, and Mr. Hill Burton were not wrong; the plot was not the King’s conspiracy, but the desperate venture of two very young men. The precise object remains obscure in detail, but the purpose was probably to see how a deeply discontented Kirk and country ‘would take it.’ In working at this fascinatingly mysterious puzzle, I have made use of manuscript materials hitherto uncited. The most curious of these, the examinations and documents of the ‘country writer,’ Sprot, had been briefly summarised in Sir William Fraser’s ‘Memorials of the Earls of Haddington.’ My attention was drawn to this source by the Rev. John Anderson, of the General Register House, who aided Sir William Fraser in the compilation of his book. The Earl of Haddington generously permitted me to have copies made of the documents, which Lady Cecily Baillie-Hamilton was kind enough to search for and rediscover in an enormous mass of documents bequeathed by the learned first Earl. On reading the Calendars of the Hatfield MSS. I had observed that several letters by the possible conspirator, Logan of Restalrig, were in the possession of the Marquis of Salisbury, who was good enough to permit photographs of some specimens to be taken. These were compared, by Mr. Anderson, with the alleged plot-letters of Logan at Edinburgh; while photographs of the plot-letters were compared with Logan’s authentic letters at Hatfield, by Mr. Gunton, to whose acuteness and energy I owe the greatest gratitude. The results of the comparison settle the riddle of three centuries. The other hitherto unused manuscripts are in no more recondite place than the Record Office in London, and I do not know how they managed to escape the notice of previous writers on the subject. To Dr. Masson’s ‘Register of the Privy Council’ I am indebted for the sequel of the curious adventure of Mr. Robert Oliphant, whose part in the mystery, hitherto overlooked, is decisive, if we accept the evidence—a point on which the reader must form his own opinion. For copies made at the Record Office I have to thank the care and accuracy of Miss E. M. Thompson. To Mr. Anderson’s learning and zest in this ‘longest and sorest chase’ (as King James called his hunt on the morning of the fatal August 5) I am under the deepest obligations. The allurements of a romantic conclusion have never tempted him to leave the strait path of historical impartiality.

Dictionary Of National Biography Ed By L Stephen And S Lee With Suppl 3 Vols Index And Epitome And Errata

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Author : Dictionary
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1897

Dictionary Of National Biography Ed By L Stephen And S Lee With Suppl 3 Vols Index And Epitome And Errata written by Dictionary and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1897 with categories.