Word: alium
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...disturbing. His ability to draw great contrasts was especially valuable in the brief Thomas Tallis Heare the Voyce and Prayer. The singing of both choirs was strong and round. The composition itself has a hint of the genius found in the famous 40-part motet Spem in alium. By the last work of the evening. Thomas Morley's Service for the Burial of the Dead, the singers were well warmed up. Their diction was excellent and the large intervals between soprano and bass--which put a premium on faithful pitch--were negotiated readily. The beautiful ending with an inverted pedal...
...question having arisen in the Inns of court concerning the comparative ballistic merits of Plaintiff and Defendant, Counsel were chosen for each party, and Hearing arranged before the Justices. For, saith Hengham, c. J. "Qui fac. per alium," &c. Whereupon Lord Coke, "This, &c., explaineth, in sooth, &c. itself, &c." Quod Walmsley, J., concessit; and so it is frequently said in the books. And it was agreed by Hann, "one of the new Sergeants," for the defendant, to abide by the judgement of their Honours sin' appell.' sive referend.' sive recall.' &c. (Hann: The action lieth. Logan: The action lieth...
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