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... took up that glove , you must have known that I was a bondsman ; and you cannot now withdraw from your knightly word . If you per- sist in the wrong you intend , I demand battle against you , in the name of God , St. Michael , and St ...
... took up that glove , you must have known that I was a bondsman ; and you cannot now withdraw from your knightly word . If you per- sist in the wrong you intend , I demand battle against you , in the name of God , St. Michael , and St ...
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... war among the revolted Flemings , and afterward suc- ceeded in compelling Edward III . to do homage for Guienne . [ A , D. 1336. ] This scourge of France , however , took up arms in order to reclaim the crown . [ A. D. 1341.
... war among the revolted Flemings , and afterward suc- ceeded in compelling Edward III . to do homage for Guienne . [ A , D. 1336. ] This scourge of France , however , took up arms in order to reclaim the crown . [ A. D. 1341.
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... took place , and about the same time . The classes which were not represented in the legisla- ture declined the visits of the tax - gatherer , and demanded free- dom . They marched upon London under the conduct , or ra- ther misconduct ...
... took place , and about the same time . The classes which were not represented in the legisla- ture declined the visits of the tax - gatherer , and demanded free- dom . They marched upon London under the conduct , or ra- ther misconduct ...
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France Leitch Ritchie. took the vows for him , Philippa of England , after whose name he was christened . Every one looked to the baby of the heretofore brewer of Ghent " as towards a star , " which was one day to illumine Flanders ...
France Leitch Ritchie. took the vows for him , Philippa of England , after whose name he was christened . Every one looked to the baby of the heretofore brewer of Ghent " as towards a star , " which was one day to illumine Flanders ...
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... took the road to Bruges , with his banner displayed before him , but had scarcely entered the gates , when the men of Ghent rushed in with the flying citizens , slaughtering right and left as they rushed . The earl escaped by changing ...
... took the road to Bruges , with his banner displayed before him , but had scarcely entered the gates , when the men of Ghent rushed in with the flying citizens , slaughtering right and left as they rushed . The earl escaped by changing ...
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Page 110 - Some heavenly music, which even now I do, To work mine end upon their senses that This airy charm is for, I'll break my staff, Bury it certain fathoms in the earth, And deeper than did ever plummet sound I'll drown my book.
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Page 103 - ... found the sword and dagger lying flat on the ground, the sword having the point broken — but he saw the point among some powder where the devil had laid it. Having waited...