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... looked upon as a pattern of all kingly and private virtues ; and his memory is deservedly held in affectionate reverence by the English nation , of whose greatness he may be considered the founder . He was born at Wantage , in Berkshire ...
... looked upon as a pattern of all kingly and private virtues ; and his memory is deservedly held in affectionate reverence by the English nation , of whose greatness he may be considered the founder . He was born at Wantage , in Berkshire ...
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... looked on the approaching struggle between the Cross and the Crescent with cold and inexplicable in- difference , or gave tardy help that came too late . In the spring of 1453 the Turkish troops , to the number of between two and three ...
... looked on the approaching struggle between the Cross and the Crescent with cold and inexplicable in- difference , or gave tardy help that came too late . In the spring of 1453 the Turkish troops , to the number of between two and three ...
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... looked forward to this tranquil , secluded life , and its calm enjoyment did not disappoint his expectation . In the beginning of 1558 , however , his sufferings returned with increased violence , and , after various fluctuations of ...
... looked forward to this tranquil , secluded life , and its calm enjoyment did not disappoint his expectation . In the beginning of 1558 , however , his sufferings returned with increased violence , and , after various fluctuations of ...
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... looked upon more for sight than for any wild nature that hee hath , whereupon some call her the savage sheepe . " We doubt whether old Pliny ever set eyes on this said “ savage sheepe ; " had he , we must think that he would have been ...
... looked upon more for sight than for any wild nature that hee hath , whereupon some call her the savage sheepe . " We doubt whether old Pliny ever set eyes on this said “ savage sheepe ; " had he , we must think that he would have been ...
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... looked at the White Bear , and the White Bear looked at the blacksmith , who , like a valiant and wise smith , did not run , but stood his ground and shouted ; whereupon the Bear retreated into a bush of laurel . Presently the Bear put ...
... looked at the White Bear , and the White Bear looked at the blacksmith , who , like a valiant and wise smith , did not run , but stood his ground and shouted ; whereupon the Bear retreated into a bush of laurel . Presently the Bear put ...
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