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... mean to delay , but quickly he seized , the first time , a sleep- ing warrior , tore him unhindered , bit into the bones , drank the blood from his veins , swallowed great pieces . Soon he had con- sumed all of the lifeless one , even ...
... mean to delay , but quickly he seized , the first time , a sleep- ing warrior , tore him unhindered , bit into the bones , drank the blood from his veins , swallowed great pieces . Soon he had con- sumed all of the lifeless one , even ...
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... mean romances of King Arthur and his knights . It is to this last named group that the present romance belongs . Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is generally admitted to be the finest of the English romances . It was written about 1370 ...
... mean romances of King Arthur and his knights . It is to this last named group that the present romance belongs . Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is generally admitted to be the finest of the English romances . It was written about 1370 ...
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... mean that a knight and his steed should have even such a hue as the green grass ; and that seemed even greener than green enamel on bright gold . All looked on him as he stood , and drew near unto him , wondering greatly what he might ...
... mean that a knight and his steed should have even such a hue as the green grass ; and that seemed even greener than green enamel on bright gold . All looked on him as he stood , and drew near unto him , wondering greatly what he might ...
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... mean is my poor girl for his high birth ; Poor citizens must not with courtiers wed , Who will in silks and gay apparel spend More in one year than I am worth , by far : Therefore your honor need not doubt my girl . Lincoln . Take heed ...
... mean is my poor girl for his high birth ; Poor citizens must not with courtiers wed , Who will in silks and gay apparel spend More in one year than I am worth , by far : Therefore your honor need not doubt my girl . Lincoln . Take heed ...
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... mean a project as the love Of a gay , wanton , painted citizen . I know , this churl even in the height of scorn Doth hate the mixture of his blood with thine . I pray thee , do thou so ! Remember , coz , What honourable fortunes wait ...
... mean a project as the love Of a gay , wanton , painted citizen . I know , this churl even in the height of scorn Doth hate the mixture of his blood with thine . I pray thee , do thou so ! Remember , coz , What honourable fortunes wait ...
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