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... king to set his court a better example ; the eloquence of the discourse actually induced the monarch and his courtiers to promise to part with their long locks . The prelate was prudent , and determined to strike while the iron was hot ...
... king to set his court a better example ; the eloquence of the discourse actually induced the monarch and his courtiers to promise to part with their long locks . The prelate was prudent , and determined to strike while the iron was hot ...
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... king . ' As he was conversing one day with the French monarch , the latter alluded in a boasting manner to the great number of forts and castles in France . " Now , my lord bishop , " said the king , " I do not hear that you have any ...
... king . ' As he was conversing one day with the French monarch , the latter alluded in a boasting manner to the great number of forts and castles in France . " Now , my lord bishop , " said the king , " I do not hear that you have any ...
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... King's and the Queen's Towers . In the latter is said to have been Eleanor's oratory , the roof of which is still entire , although its beautiful painted windows no longer exist . The architecture of these towers is most massive ; and ...
... King's and the Queen's Towers . In the latter is said to have been Eleanor's oratory , the roof of which is still entire , although its beautiful painted windows no longer exist . The architecture of these towers is most massive ; and ...
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... . Once a year a court of bards was held at a royal residence , generally presided over by the king himself . To the one most distinguished by talent among these musical persons was awarded a silver badge , which Conway Castle . 21.
... . Once a year a court of bards was held at a royal residence , generally presided over by the king himself . To the one most distinguished by talent among these musical persons was awarded a silver badge , which Conway Castle . 21.
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... king of North Wales , Edward found the Welsh , one and all , de- voted to warlike exploits , and from the courtier to the ploughman ready to obey the first summons to the field of battle . To them it was almost dis- honourable to die ...
... king of North Wales , Edward found the Welsh , one and all , de- voted to warlike exploits , and from the courtier to the ploughman ready to obey the first summons to the field of battle . To them it was almost dis- honourable to die ...
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