Keene, H. G. (Henry George), 1825-1915 / 2008-06-17 00:00:00
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ST. GEORGE'S CROSS;
OR,
ENGLAND ABOVE ALL.
_An Episode of Channel Island History._
BY
H.G. KEENE
GUERNSEY:
FREDERICK CLARKE, STATES ARCADE.
LONDON:
W.H. ALLEN & CO., 15. WATERLOO PLACE.
1887.
TO THE READER.
The following little tale is neither pure fiction nor absolute historic
truth; being, indeed, little more than an attempt to show a picture of
Channel Island life as it was some two centuries ago. For the background
we have been beholden to Dr. S.E. Hoskins, whose "_Charles the Second in
the Channel Islands_" may be commended to all who may feel tempted to
pursue the matter further.
_August, 1887._
PROLOGUE.
On a bright day in September of the year 1649 Mr. William Prynne, a
suspended Member of Parliament, sat at the window of his lodging in the
Strand, London, where the Thames at high water brimmed softly against
the lawn, bearing barges, wherries, and other small craft, and gleaming
very pleasantly in the slant brightness of an autumn noon.
The unprosperous politician looked upon the fair scene with quiet cheer.
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