Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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A Credit to His Country

The diplomat’s task is to see the best in other peoples, not to scold them for their failings.

68

The Synod of Whitby

In 664, a council at Whitby decided to align the traditions of the Northumbrian Church with those of Rome and Constantinople.

69

What’s in a Name?

Juliet complains that the man she loves has the wrong name, and the man she loves hears her doing it.

70

The Beggar’s Petition

A destitute and friendless farmer, turned from the tradesman’s entrance, tries his luck at the front door.

71

The Hare and Many Friends

John Gay reflects that in matters of friendship, quality is preferable to quantity.

72

An Unlikely Heroine

When she was ten, Catherine Morland showed none of the qualities needed to impress the ladies who read romantic fiction.