William of Malmesbury's Chronicle of the Kings of England: From the Earliest Period to the Reign of King Stephen. With Notes and IllustrationsG. Bell, 1876 - 544 pages |
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Page 158
... matter of importance , and leading him aside far into the recesses of a wood , he gave him one of two swords , which he had brought with him . " Now , " said he , “ as we are alone , I shall have an opportunity of proving your strength ...
... matter of importance , and leading him aside far into the recesses of a wood , he gave him one of two swords , which he had brought with him . " Now , " said he , “ as we are alone , I shall have an opportunity of proving your strength ...
Page 249
... matter , when presently he excited the attention of the guests by bursting into profuse laughter : and as none presumed to inquire into the cause of his joy , he remained silent as before , till satiety had put an end to the banquet ...
... matter , when presently he excited the attention of the guests by bursting into profuse laughter : and as none presumed to inquire into the cause of his joy , he remained silent as before , till satiety had put an end to the banquet ...
Page 448
... matter , shall subjoin the letters of the so - often - mentioned pope Paschal on the subject . " Paschal the bishop to king Henry , health . From your letters , lately transmitted to us by your servant , our beloved son , William the ...
... matter , shall subjoin the letters of the so - often - mentioned pope Paschal on the subject . " Paschal the bishop to king Henry , health . From your letters , lately transmitted to us by your servant , our beloved son , William the ...
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