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... coloured raiment , carrying a crucifix in his right hand , entered the cottage , and beckoned Katherine to follow him , saying , " I bring thee peace . " He led her , by a way quite unknown to her , through the middle of the forest ...
... coloured raiment , carrying a crucifix in his right hand , entered the cottage , and beckoned Katherine to follow him , saying , " I bring thee peace . " He led her , by a way quite unknown to her , through the middle of the forest ...
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... coloured raiment came from the rock , and after kissing the dead Katherine on the forehead , took from her neck the diamond cross and flew with it heavenwards . The bereaved husband , calling to his aid several of his comrades , made a ...
... coloured raiment came from the rock , and after kissing the dead Katherine on the forehead , took from her neck the diamond cross and flew with it heavenwards . The bereaved husband , calling to his aid several of his comrades , made a ...
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