 Second, struck by those very graces, gave him five thousand pounds ; with which he immediately bought an annuity for his life, of five hundred pounds a year, of my grandfather, Halifax ; which was the foundation of his subsequent fortune.  the monthly review or literay jouranl - Page 365de Several Hands - 1774Affichage du livre entier - À propos de ce livre
 | Philip Dormer Stanhope Earl of Chesterfield - 1902 - 310 pages
...then favorite mistress to King Charles the Second, struck by those very graces, gave him five thousand pounds, with which he immediately bought an annuity...grandfather Halifax, which was the foundation of his subsequent fortune. His figure was beautiful, but his manner was irresistible by either man or woman.... | |
 | Charles Josselyn - 1903 - 320 pages
...I-,, i * • r \ • ir r Duke of Marltorimmediately bought an annuity for his lire or ou gh's Success five hundred pounds a year, of my grandfather, Halifax, which was the foundation of his subsequent fortune. His figure was beautiful, but his manner was irresistible to either man or woman.... | |
 | Philip Dormer Stanhope Earl of Chesterfield - 1901 - 438 pages
...then favorite mistress to King Charles the Second, struck by those very Graces, gave him five thousand pounds, with which he immediately bought an annuity for his life, of five hundred pounds a-year, of my grandfather Halifax ; which was the foundation of his subsequent fortune. His figure... | |
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