Subjects

Extracts from Literature

in The Copy Book

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An Ever-Fixed Mark

William Shakespeare in sombre mood clings to love as the only changeless thing in a world of decay.

248

The Spider and the King

Sir Walter Scott tells of the tale of how a little spider inspired Robert the Bruce to win his country’s sovereignty.

249

Rome, Ruin and Revenue

Rome’s greedy tax policy in Britain and Gaul left farmers with little to show for their labours but the stripes on their backs.

250

‘They Make a Desert and Call it Peace’

After the kingdoms of Great Britain were absorbed into the Roman Empire, the promises of prosperity and civilisation came only to a favoured few.

251

Peace to Grow Up

Jaikie has just graduated from Cambridge, and Alison wants to know what he has gained from his experience.

252

Cupid’s Arrow

Kitty Beighton enters an archery contest where the prize is one very beautiful bracelet and one very ugly Commissioner.