The Percy Anecdotes: Original and Select, Volume 7G. Berger, 1868 - Anecdotes |
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... town . On the day appointed , he came with some chosen troops , placed them near Calais , and sent in the money to the governor . A delay took place , under pretence that the money was wrong ; and Edward the Third , to whom Aimeri had ...
... town . On the day appointed , he came with some chosen troops , placed them near Calais , and sent in the money to the governor . A delay took place , under pretence that the money was wrong ; and Edward the Third , to whom Aimeri had ...
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... town , he perceived three French gentlemen , who with incre- dible courage were alone sustaining the shock of his victorious army . His consideration and respect of such distinguished valour immediately blunted the edge of his ...
... town , he perceived three French gentlemen , who with incre- dible courage were alone sustaining the shock of his victorious army . His consideration and respect of such distinguished valour immediately blunted the edge of his ...
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... town , demolished in all haste , and reconstructed over the river at a con- siderable distance . that the too great proximity of the city might be no temptation to her rapacious guests HEROISM . 23 CATHARINA THE HEROIC. ...
... town , demolished in all haste , and reconstructed over the river at a con- siderable distance . that the too great proximity of the city might be no temptation to her rapacious guests HEROISM . 23 CATHARINA THE HEROIC. ...
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... town , and was reproved by the Duke de Guise and the Cardinal of Lorraine , for thus risking the sacred person of a queen ; she nobly replied , " Why should I spare my person more than you do ? Is it because I have less interest in what ...
... town , and was reproved by the Duke de Guise and the Cardinal of Lorraine , for thus risking the sacred person of a queen ; she nobly replied , " Why should I spare my person more than you do ? Is it because I have less interest in what ...
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... town to the surgeon , to whom he said , Behold the arm which but at dinner did help its fellow . " 66 General Medows , equally renowned for his wit and bravery , being on a reconnoitering party in the Mysore country , a twenty - four ...
... town to the surgeon , to whom he said , Behold the arm which but at dinner did help its fellow . " 66 General Medows , equally renowned for his wit and bravery , being on a reconnoitering party in the Mysore country , a twenty - four ...
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