The Percy Anecdotes: Original and Select, Volume 7G. Berger, 1868 - Anecdotes |
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... passed before the capitol and other temples , the assembled multitude implored the gods to take them under their protection , to favour their undertaking , and to afford them a speedy and happy return . When the gallant band arrived ...
... passed before the capitol and other temples , the assembled multitude implored the gods to take them under their protection , to favour their undertaking , and to afford them a speedy and happy return . When the gallant band arrived ...
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... passed before the capitol and other temples , the assembled multitude implored the gods to take them under their protection , to favour their undertaking , and to afford them a speedy and happy return . When the gallant band arrived ...
... passed before the capitol and other temples , the assembled multitude implored the gods to take them under their protection , to favour their undertaking , and to afford them a speedy and happy return . When the gallant band arrived ...
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... passed to the soldiers ; they rushed to the contest , and gained a complete victory . The same general commanded the Spanish army in the kingdom of Naples in the year 1502. The troops , ill paid and wanting necessaries , took up arms ...
... passed to the soldiers ; they rushed to the contest , and gained a complete victory . The same general commanded the Spanish army in the kingdom of Naples in the year 1502. The troops , ill paid and wanting necessaries , took up arms ...
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... passed through Thuringia , Catharina , Countess Dowager of Schwartzburgh , born Princess of Henneberg , obtained of him a letter of safeguard , that her subjects might have nothing to suffer from the Spanish army on its march through ...
... passed through Thuringia , Catharina , Countess Dowager of Schwartzburgh , born Princess of Henneberg , obtained of him a letter of safeguard , that her subjects might have nothing to suffer from the Spanish army on its march through ...
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... passing in such a direction as would have exposed him to danger had he continued his road . Quick as lightning he stopped his horse , and pulling off his hat very gracefully , as the shot rolled on , good humouredly said , " I beg you ...
... passing in such a direction as would have exposed him to danger had he continued his road . Quick as lightning he stopped his horse , and pulling off his hat very gracefully , as the shot rolled on , good humouredly said , " I beg you ...
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