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... court , Caxton in his Preface speaks as though it were in Wales , probably meaning Caerleon , where the Roman amphitheatre is still called Arthur's Round Table . Malory himself , though at page 49 he seems to connect Camelot with ...
... court , Caxton in his Preface speaks as though it were in Wales , probably meaning Caerleon , where the Roman amphitheatre is still called Arthur's Round Table . Malory himself , though at page 49 he seems to connect Camelot with ...
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... court in which the young Philippa was brought up . Her marriage with Edward , then only fifteen years old , was agreed on , and sanctioned by the Pope . I am sorry to say that the chronicler gives no account of the lady's bridal outfit1 ...
... court in which the young Philippa was brought up . Her marriage with Edward , then only fifteen years old , was agreed on , and sanctioned by the Pope . I am sorry to say that the chronicler gives no account of the lady's bridal outfit1 ...
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... Courts of Parliaments of Love , in which the ladies were wont to hear questions of gallantry gravely argued on both ... court then afforded the pattern of knighthood for Christendom . Thenceforward the outward forms of chivalry began to ...
... Courts of Parliaments of Love , in which the ladies were wont to hear questions of gallantry gravely argued on both ... court then afforded the pattern of knighthood for Christendom . Thenceforward the outward forms of chivalry began to ...
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... court , and how there were recounted all his noble feats and acts . Chap . xviii . Here follow the Chapters of the Seventh Book . How Beaumains came to king Arthur's court , and demanded three petitions of king Arthur . Chap . i . How ...
... court , and how there were recounted all his noble feats and acts . Chap . xviii . Here follow the Chapters of the Seventh Book . How Beaumains came to king Arthur's court , and demanded three petitions of king Arthur . Chap . i . How ...
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... court , whom he took away , and how he was fought with . Chap . xv . How Sir Tristram fought with two knights of the Round Table . Chap . xvi . How Sir Tristram fought with Sir Bleo- beris for a lady , and how the lady was put to choice ...
... court , whom he took away , and how he was fought with . Chap . xv . How Sir Tristram fought with two knights of the Round Table . Chap . xvi . How Sir Tristram fought with Sir Bleo- beris for a lady , and how the lady was put to choice ...
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Page 480 - Christian knights; and now I dare say," said Sir Ector, "that Sir Launcelot, there thou liest, thou were never matched of none earthly knight's hands; and thou were the courtliest knight that ever bare shield; and thou were the truest friend to thy lover that ever bestrode horse; and thou were the truest lover, of a sinful man, that ever loved woman; and thou were the kindest man that ever...
Page xxiii - Christendom. There I read it in the oath of every knight, that he should defend to the expense of his best blood, or of his life, if it so...
Page 45 - So the hermit searched all his wounds and gave him good salves; so the king was there three days, and then were his wounds well amended that he might ride and go, and so departed. And as they rode, Arthur said, I have no sword.
Page 506 - Morte d'Arthur.— SIR THOMAS MALORY'S BOOK OF KING ARTHUR AND OF HIS NOBLE KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE. The original Edition of CAXTON, revised for Modern Use. With an Introduction by Sir EDWARD STRACHEY, Bart. pp. xxxvii., 509. "It is with perfect confidence that we recommend this edition of the old romance to every class of readers.
Page xlvi - And thou were the truest lover of a sinful man that ever loved woman. And thou were the kindest man that ever struck with sword. And thou were the goodliest person that ever came among press of knights. And thou was the meekest man and the gentlest that ever ate in hall among ladies.
Page viii - And thou were the kindest man that ever struck with sword. And thou were the goodliest person that ever came among press of knights. And thou was the meekest man and the gentlest that ever ate in hall among ladies. And thou were the sternest knight to thy mortal foe that ever put spear in the rest.
Page liv - But love, first learned in a lady's eyes, Lives not alone immured in the brain; But, with the motion of all elements, Courses as swift as thought in every power, And gives to every power a double power, Above their functions and their offices.
Page viii - Launcelot, he said, thou were head of all Christian knights, and now I dare say, said Sir Ector, thou Sir Launcelot, there thou liest, that thou were never matched of earthly knight's hand.
Page 45 - Lo, said Merlin, yonder is that sword that I spake of. With that they saw a damsel going upon the lake : What damsel is that ? said Arthur. That is the Lady of the lake...
Page xlvii - And though that he was worthy, he was wise ; And of his port as meek as is a maid. He never yet no villainy§ ne said In all his life unto no manner wight: He was a very perfect, gentle knit/ht.