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But these generous deliverers were unwilling to release their hostage till they
had obtained from his father the payment , or at least the promise , of their
recompense . They Restoration chose four ambassadors , Matthew of
Montmorency ...
But these generous deliverers were unwilling to release their hostage till they
had obtained from his father the payment , or at least the promise , of their
recompense . They Restoration chose four ambassadors , Matthew of
Montmorency ...
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At the head of an army he excited neither the fears of the enemy nor the jealousy
of the court ; his modesty and patience were never tempted to compute the years
of his father , nor was that father compelled to repent of his liberality either by ...
At the head of an army he excited neither the fears of the enemy nor the jealousy
of the court ; his modesty and patience were never tempted to compute the years
of his father , nor was that father compelled to repent of his liberality either by ...
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Ayesha , daughter of Abubeker and wife Auxiliaries , how composed and em of
Mahomet , v . 267. Chastity susployed , i . 233 . Ill effects of , in the pected , v . 268
. Story of her opposing Roman armies , i . 510. Barbarian , her father's elevation ...
Ayesha , daughter of Abubeker and wife Auxiliaries , how composed and em of
Mahomet , v . 267. Chastity susployed , i . 233 . Ill effects of , in the pected , v . 268
. Story of her opposing Roman armies , i . 510. Barbarian , her father's elevation ...
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CHAPTER LVIII | 13 |
Raymond of Toulouse 38 | 77 |
CHAPTER LIX | 88 |
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