Catesby
[keyts-bee]
- Robert,1573–1605, English Catholic conspirator, leader in Gunpowder Plot.
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We excused ourselves to Catesby and Rogers, then fought our way through the wall of VIPs.
Catesby pointed at one, and ripped it roughly in half as soon as it touched his plate.
Historical Examples
Catesby (who first proposed the manner of the plot) and Percy were both killed.
Fox's Book of MartyrsJohn Foxe
Catesby, who was the duke's chamberlain, was in attendance as the prince unrobed.
The Last Of The Barons, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton
Catesby proceeded to a large house near the north end of the court.
The Border WatchJoseph A. Altsheler
“That were to run great risk and accomplish little,” added Catesby.
It Might Have BeenEmily Sarah Holt
Stand by me, Tom,” said Catesby to Winter, “and we will die together.
It Might Have BeenEmily Sarah Holt
Catesby
- Robert. 1573–1605, English conspirator, leader of the Gunpowder Plot (1605): killed while resisting arrest
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