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... gave another direc- tion to her thoughts . A neighbouring king made war upon her father , and with such overwhelming preparations , that this time he could not conceal the fact from her . Every one was full of appre- hensions , and the ...
... gave another direc- tion to her thoughts . A neighbouring king made war upon her father , and with such overwhelming preparations , that this time he could not conceal the fact from her . Every one was full of appre- hensions , and the ...
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... gave him a description of all he had seen at the court where he had just been staying ; told him the number and situation of the army , and the condition of the defences , and pointed out the least protected points of the country by ...
... gave him a description of all he had seen at the court where he had just been staying ; told him the number and situation of the army , and the condition of the defences , and pointed out the least protected points of the country by ...
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... gave her an alms , and asked her , — " Good stranger woman , whence are you ? " " In Spain was I born , " answered the Countess , with a faltering voice . " And why do you come hither ? " " I go over all countries seeking my long lost ...
... gave her an alms , and asked her , — " Good stranger woman , whence are you ? " " In Spain was I born , " answered the Countess , with a faltering voice . " And why do you come hither ? " " I go over all countries seeking my long lost ...
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... gave a violent pull to the rope , and down it came , leaving him no means of escape ! Then they made haste and carried off the prin- cesses , riding on without stopping till they came to the king . Clotaldo , seeing his daughters free ...
... gave a violent pull to the rope , and down it came , leaving him no means of escape ! Then they made haste and carried off the prin- cesses , riding on without stopping till they came to the king . Clotaldo , seeing his daughters free ...
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... gave him the necklet- " that the earth could not produce such another " -he was beside himself for joy , for he knew that she was waiting for his return . However , not to betray himself too soon , he continued his silly ways , and , as ...
... gave him the necklet- " that the earth could not produce such another " -he was beside himself for joy , for he knew that she was waiting for his return . However , not to betray himself too soon , he continued his silly ways , and , as ...
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