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... knights having defied to combat with sharp - pointed lances all those of the court . Among the spectators was Caliste ... knight who had wounded the favourite proved to be Lysandre , and his com- panions were Cleandre , Alcidon , Lydian ...
... knights having defied to combat with sharp - pointed lances all those of the court . Among the spectators was Caliste ... knight who had wounded the favourite proved to be Lysandre , and his com- panions were Cleandre , Alcidon , Lydian ...
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... knight , —and that having been set at liberty , and finding himself so near Montserrat , he had now come thither to give thanks to God for his deliverance . Next day , a celebrated youth- ful hermit of the Mountain delivered a sermon in ...
... knight , —and that having been set at liberty , and finding himself so near Montserrat , he had now come thither to give thanks to God for his deliverance . Next day , a celebrated youth- ful hermit of the Mountain delivered a sermon in ...
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... knight ; and he returned to Paris equally anxious to win Caliste as to destroy Lysandre . He now represented to the king that the non - appearance of Lysandre was an unquestionable proof of his guilt ; and the king ordained that , if ...
... knight ; and he returned to Paris equally anxious to win Caliste as to destroy Lysandre . He now represented to the king that the non - appearance of Lysandre was an unquestionable proof of his guilt ; and the king ordained that , if ...
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... knight who remained sole victor was to receive a sword for- merly worn by King Arthur , and a necklace of precious stones for his mistress . On the first day , four English knights overthrew all opposers . On the second , two stranger ...
... knight who remained sole victor was to receive a sword for- merly worn by King Arthur , and a necklace of precious stones for his mistress . On the first day , four English knights overthrew all opposers . On the second , two stranger ...
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... knights taking off their helmets , shewed themselves to be Alcidon and Beronte . They were all four conducted to the ... knight who was the friend of Lysandre , and consequently the mortal foe of Lucidan . The answer was — that Lucidan ...
... knights taking off their helmets , shewed themselves to be Alcidon and Beronte . They were all four conducted to the ... knight who was the friend of Lysandre , and consequently the mortal foe of Lucidan . The answer was — that Lucidan ...
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Page 247 - Should I turn upon the true prince ? Why, thou knowest I am as valiant as Hercules ; but beware instinct ; the lion will not touch the true prince. Instinct is a great matter; I was a coward on instinct.
Page 502 - What things have we seen Done at the Mermaid ! Heard words that have been So nimble, and so full of subtle flame, As if that every one from whence they came Had meant to put his whole wit in a jest And had resolved to live a fool the rest Of his dull life ; then when there hath been thrown Wit able enough to justify the town For three days past ; wit that might warrant be For the whole City to talk foolishly Till that were cancell'd ; and when that was gone, We left an air behind us, which alone...
Page 331 - Roses, their sharp spines being gone, Not royal in their smells alone, But in their hue ; Maiden pinks, of odour faint, Daisies smell-less, yet most quaint, And sweet thyme true...
Page 492 - LIKE to the falling of a star, Or as the flights of eagles are, Or like the fresh spring's gaudy hue, Or silver drops of morning dew, Or like a wind that chafes the flood, Or bubbles which on water stood : Even such is man, whose borrowed light Is straight called in and paid to-night.
Page 326 - Servants, with great Applause: Written by the memorable worthies of their time, Mr. John Fletcher and Mr. William Shakespeare, Gent.
Page 357 - Yet cousin, Even from the bottom of these miseries, From all that fortune can inflict upon us, I see two comforts rising, two mere blessings, If the gods please to hold here ; a brave patience, And the enjoying of our griefs together. Whilst Palamon is with me, let me perish If I think this our prison.
Page 363 - How I would spread, and fling my wanton arms In at her window ! I would bring her fruit Fit for the gods to feed on ; youth and pleasure, Still as she tasted, should be doubled on her...