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... eyes of the young Prince ; adding , that his own life would be the forfeit of his disobedience . But Arthur continued to pray for mercy . On his knees he entreated Hubert to save him , calling him his only friend , his only hope on ...
... eyes of the young Prince ; adding , that his own life would be the forfeit of his disobedience . But Arthur continued to pray for mercy . On his knees he entreated Hubert to save him , calling him his only friend , his only hope on ...
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Mrs. M. C. GRAY. put out my eyes ? ' he cried ; ' these eyes that have always looked with such love on you ? ' No ! Hubert intended not to perform the cruel deed himself ; but he beckoned to the two men , making them a sign that they ...
Mrs. M. C. GRAY. put out my eyes ? ' he cried ; ' these eyes that have always looked with such love on you ? ' No ! Hubert intended not to perform the cruel deed himself ; but he beckoned to the two men , making them a sign that they ...
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... eyes ; no , rather will I brave your uncle's anger ! ' Oh the joy and gratitude of Arthur , when he heard those blissful words ! However , he was very sad again when Hubert bade him adieu ; and he felt more afraid than ever to be left ...
... eyes ; no , rather will I brave your uncle's anger ! ' Oh the joy and gratitude of Arthur , when he heard those blissful words ! However , he was very sad again when Hubert bade him adieu ; and he felt more afraid than ever to be left ...
Page 42
... words of the Prince , the tears burst from his eyes , and mingled with the blood which issued from two wounds he had received on his cheeks . They were not tears of grief , but of softened emotion , and they 42 EDWARD THE BLACK PRINCE .
... words of the Prince , the tears burst from his eyes , and mingled with the blood which issued from two wounds he had received on his cheeks . They were not tears of grief , but of softened emotion , and they 42 EDWARD THE BLACK PRINCE .
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... eyes of the foreign prince . For who is there whose heart does not thrill with love and pride for his own , his native land ? ' Englishmen possess this senti- ment more strongly than those of any other nation ; and powerful indeed must ...
... eyes of the foreign prince . For who is there whose heart does not thrill with love and pride for his own , his native land ? ' Englishmen possess this senti- ment more strongly than those of any other nation ; and powerful indeed must ...
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