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" Henry had made for her a house of wonderfull working ; so that no man or woman might come to her, but he that was instructed by the king, or such as were right secret with him touching the matter. This house after some was named Labyrinthus, or Dedalus... "
The Genius of the Thames: A Lyrical Poem, in Two Parts - Page 142
by Thomas Love Peacock - 1810 - 147 pages
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Reliques of Ancient English Poetry:: Consisting of Old Heroic Ballads, Songs ...

1765 - 388 pages
...with him touch" ing the matter. This houfe after Joint 'was named Labj" rinthus, or Dedalus worke, which was wrought like unto " a knot in a garden, called a Maze * ; but it was commonly " faid, that lajlly the queene came to her by a clv.e ofthridtle, " or jilke, andj'o dealt wiih her,...
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The Regulations and Establishment of the Houshold of Henry Algernon Percy ...

Henry Algernon Percy, Thomas Percy - 1770 - 516 pages
...calls it " A houfe of " wonderful working—* that' after fome was called Laby" rinthus or Dedalus Work; which was wrought like unto " a KNOT in a Garden, called a Maze." See Reliques of Anc. Eng. Poetry, Vol. II. p. 441, 2d Ed. Page 333. " The five JOYS of our Lady."]...
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The Regulations and Establishment of the Household of Henry Algernon Percy

Henry Algernon Percy Earl of Northumberland, Thomas Percy - 1770 - 514 pages
...calls it " A houfe of " wonderful working — * that' after fome was called Laby" rinthus or Dedalus Work ; which was wrought like unto *' a KNOT in a Garden, called a Maze." See Reliques of Anc. Eng. Poetry, Vol. II. p. 441, zd Ed. Page 333. " The five JOYS of our Lady."]...
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Oxoniana: Or Anecdotes Relative to the University and City of Oxford, Volume 1

Rev. John Walker - 1806 - 268 pages
...matter. This house after some was named Labyrinthus or Dedalus worke, which was thought to be an house wrought like unto a knot in a garden, called a maze ; but it was commonly said, that lastly the queene came to her by a clewe of thridde, or silke, and so dealt with her, that she lived not long...
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Ancient Reliques, Volume 4

1808 - 366 pages
...to her but he that was instructed of the king. The house was named Labyrinthus, or Daedalus work ; was wrought like unto a knot in a garden, called a maze." Here this paragon of beauty remained in security for several years, and was frequently visited by the...
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Antiquarian and Topographical Cabinet: Containing a Series of Elegant Views ...

James Storer - 1809 - 346 pages
...to her but be that was instructed of the king. The house was named Labyrinthus, or Daedalus work ; was wrought like unto a knot in a garden, called a maze." Here this paragon of beauty remained in security for several years, and was frequently visited by the...
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Gleanings of Scotch, English, and Irish Scarce Old Ballads, Chiefly Tragical ...

Peter Buchan - 1825 - 228 pages
...secret with touching the matter. This house after sometime was named Labyrinthus, or Dedulus worke, which was wrought like unto a knot in a garden, called a maze." Historians differ as to the manner by which the Queen gained admittance to Rosamond's bower. Hollingshed...
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The Table Book..., Volume 1

William Hone - 1827 - 892 pages
...right secret with him touching the matter. This house, after some, was named Labyrinthus, or Dœdalus work, which was wrought like unto a knot in a garden, called a maze : but it was commonly saH, that lastly the queen came to her by a clue of thread, or silk, and so dealt with her, that she...
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The Every-day Book and Table Book: Or, Everlasting Calandar of Popular ...

William Hone - 1835 - 924 pages
...principal circumstances of her story are thus related by Stowe : " Rosamond, the fair daughter of Waller lord Clifford, concubine to Henry II., (poisoned by...knot in a garden, called a maze : but it was commonly saii, that lastly the queen came to her by a clue of thread, or silk, and so dealt with her, that she...
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The every-day book and table-book; or, Everlasting calendar of ..., Volume 1

William Hone - 1837 - 922 pages
...right secret with him touching the matter. This house, after some, was named Labyrintlius, or Dœdalus work, which was wrought like unto a knot in a garden, called a maze : but it was commonly sail, that lastly the queen came to her by a clue of thread, or silk, and so dealt with her, that she...
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