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... king ; certain stranger knights having defied to combat with sharp - pointed lances all those of the court . Among the spectators was Caliste , who sat between Olinde and Argire ( a lady beloved by Alcidon ) . At the commencement of the ...
... king ; certain stranger knights having defied to combat with sharp - pointed lances all those of the court . Among the spectators was Caliste , who sat between Olinde and Argire ( a lady beloved by Alcidon ) . At the commencement of the ...
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... king , enraged at the death of his favourite Cloridan , gave orders to pursue and seize Lysandre , who was known to have slain him . Lysandre , however , was safely concealed in the apartment of Clairange at the Capuchin convent , where ...
... king , enraged at the death of his favourite Cloridan , gave orders to pursue and seize Lysandre , who was known to have slain him . Lysandre , however , was safely concealed in the apartment of Clairange at the Capuchin convent , where ...
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... king's anger for the death of Cloridan being unabated . With great difficulty , and not till he had disguised himself , Lysandre contrived to correspond by letter with Caliste , whose trial , through the exertions of Olinde , was put ...
... king's anger for the death of Cloridan being unabated . With great difficulty , and not till he had disguised himself , Lysandre contrived to correspond by letter with Caliste , whose trial , through the exertions of Olinde , was put ...
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... king consented to pardon him for the deaths of Cloridan and Chrisante on condition that he should make his appear- ance within a month , and clear himself from the charge of Cleandre's mur- der . Dorilas then returned home ; and ...
... king consented to pardon him for the deaths of Cloridan and Chrisante on condition that he should make his appear- ance within a month , and clear himself from the charge of Cleandre's mur- der . Dorilas then returned home ; and ...
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... king . Lydian , having heard of the angry words which had passed between them , challenged Lucidan , and fought with him , both being severely wounded in the duel . The friends of Lydian , fearing lest the law should lay hold on him ...
... king . Lydian , having heard of the angry words which had passed between them , challenged Lucidan , and fought with him , both being severely wounded in the duel . The friends of Lydian , fearing lest the law should lay hold on him ...
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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...
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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.
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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...