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Page 109
... Maltby was a patriot and a puritan , and he was endowed with a narrow righteous- ness which complemented his military instincts and made him remarkably insensitive to political realities . Maltby wanted Gerald , and he was willing to ...
... Maltby was a patriot and a puritan , and he was endowed with a narrow righteous- ness which complemented his military instincts and made him remarkably insensitive to political realities . Maltby wanted Gerald , and he was willing to ...
Page 113
... Maltby's forthright march into the West ; he had advised against scorching the earth out of fear for his own lands . Now he tried to impress on Maltby the difficulty of his position ; he pledged to send aid , but he refused to come ...
... Maltby's forthright march into the West ; he had advised against scorching the earth out of fear for his own lands . Now he tried to impress on Maltby the difficulty of his position ; he pledged to send aid , but he refused to come ...
Page 114
... Maltby continued down the rainswept road to Askeaton , and Gerald withdrew into his castle . The last letter exchanged between these men is dated October 8 from Askeaton Abbey , and it contained Maltby's ultimate demand that a ...
... Maltby continued down the rainswept road to Askeaton , and Gerald withdrew into his castle . The last letter exchanged between these men is dated October 8 from Askeaton Abbey , and it contained Maltby's ultimate demand that a ...
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