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... noble lineage . Among them was one , of whose ancestor Clotaldo the following story was told , who for his prowess was elected king of the fertile provinces of that part of the East which is called Syria . Clotaldo had three beautiful ...
... noble lineage . Among them was one , of whose ancestor Clotaldo the following story was told , who for his prowess was elected king of the fertile provinces of that part of the East which is called Syria . Clotaldo had three beautiful ...
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... noble , or knight of high degree , who could make his way into the castle should have one of his daughters in marriage ; they were likewise at the same time to set forth their beauty , to let all men know the worth of the prize for ...
... noble , or knight of high degree , who could make his way into the castle should have one of his daughters in marriage ; they were likewise at the same time to set forth their beauty , to let all men know the worth of the prize for ...
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... noble horses , and thou hast to take one hair from the tail of each , for in this lies the spell which binds us . But they are fierce and shy of approach ; nevertheless fear not if they even breathe out fire upon thee ; for if thou art ...
... noble horses , and thou hast to take one hair from the tail of each , for in this lies the spell which binds us . But they are fierce and shy of approach ; nevertheless fear not if they even breathe out fire upon thee ; for if thou art ...
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... . So there was a great rejoicing , and a noble marriage - feast ; but she sat in her chamber apart , weeping . Meantime the youngest brother was left full of terror and dismay on top of the exceeding high tower 30 Simple Fohnny.
... . So there was a great rejoicing , and a noble marriage - feast ; but she sat in her chamber apart , weeping . Meantime the youngest brother was left full of terror and dismay on top of the exceeding high tower 30 Simple Fohnny.
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... noble prince might entertain : he would never have trusted him on one of this nature . Turian felt the force of the reproach , but lacked the strength of character to command himself . Hurried on by his uncontrolled desire , he bid the ...
... noble prince might entertain : he would never have trusted him on one of this nature . Turian felt the force of the reproach , but lacked the strength of character to command himself . Hurried on by his uncontrolled desire , he bid the ...
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