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... asked her to explain to him what the vision meant . " That tower , " she said , " is the tower of Truth , the dwelling - place of God the Father , who gave mankind all good gifts that they might use them moderately , without greediness ...
... asked her to explain to him what the vision meant . " That tower , " she said , " is the tower of Truth , the dwelling - place of God the Father , who gave mankind all good gifts that they might use them moderately , without greediness ...
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... asked that I will ask . ' " Well , " said King Arthur , " you shall have meat and drink enough : I never defended1 ... asked of you horse and harness , but such as he is he hath asked . And since he hath no name , I shall give him a name ...
... asked that I will ask . ' " Well , " said King Arthur , " you shall have meat and drink enough : I never defended1 ... asked of you horse and harness , but such as he is he hath asked . And since he hath no name , I shall give him a name ...
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... asked him if he knew of any adventures to be achieved in that land . But the old man answered that he spent his time praying in his cell and knew nothing of what went on in the world out- side . Then as night was drawing on he asked ...
... asked him if he knew of any adventures to be achieved in that land . But the old man answered that he spent his time praying in his cell and knew nothing of what went on in the world out- side . Then as night was drawing on he asked ...
Contents
CHAPTER PAGE I THE LAYS OF THE FIGHTINGMEN | 13 |
THE SINGERS OF THE CHURCH | 26 |
THE MONKS AND THEIR BOOKS | 32 |
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