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The remaining ecclesiastics preserved only the pride and avarice of their
character ; and their seditious clarors had required that the choice of a bishop
should precede that of a king . The revenue and jurisdiction of the lawful patriarch
were ...
The remaining ecclesiastics preserved only the pride and avarice of their
character ; and their seditious clarors had required that the choice of a bishop
should precede that of a king . The revenue and jurisdiction of the lawful patriarch
were ...
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After the death of Basil he experienced the vicissitudes of courts and the
ingratitude of a royal pupil ; the patriarch was again deposed , and in his last
solitary hours he might regret the freedom of a secular and studious life . In each
revolution ...
After the death of Basil he experienced the vicissitudes of courts and the
ingratitude of a royal pupil ; the patriarch was again deposed , and in his last
solitary hours he might regret the freedom of a secular and studious life . In each
revolution ...
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that she was deceived by the enemies of Cantacuzene ; the patriarch was
employed to preach against the forgiveness of injuries ; and her promise of
immortal hatred was sealed by an oath under the penalty of excommunication . "
But Anne ...
that she was deceived by the enemies of Cantacuzene ; the patriarch was
employed to preach against the forgiveness of injuries ; and her promise of
immortal hatred was sealed by an oath under the penalty of excommunication . "
But Anne ...
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CHAPTER LVIII | 13 |
Raymond of Toulouse 38 | 77 |
CHAPTER LIX | 88 |
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