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From Beowulf to Bernard Shaw Amy Cruse. upon him . So Death went to Everyman and bade him get ready his reckoning and prepare to take a long journey , and Everyman , in fear and dismay , pleaded to be allowed a little more time . But Death ...
From Beowulf to Bernard Shaw Amy Cruse. upon him . So Death went to Everyman and bade him get ready his reckoning and prepare to take a long journey , and Everyman , in fear and dismay , pleaded to be allowed a little more time . But Death ...
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... death , and imprisoned in the Tower . The death sentence was not carried out , but year after year the ardent , adventurous Raleigh , so full of plans for the good of his country and for his own glory , remained inactive behind prison ...
... death , and imprisoned in the Tower . The death sentence was not carried out , but year after year the ardent , adventurous Raleigh , so full of plans for the good of his country and for his own glory , remained inactive behind prison ...
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... death survey'd , To fainting squadrons sent the timely aid , Inspir'd repuls'd battalions to engage , And taught the doubtful battle where to rage . So when an angel by divine command With rising tempests shakes a guilty land , Such as ...
... death survey'd , To fainting squadrons sent the timely aid , Inspir'd repuls'd battalions to engage , And taught the doubtful battle where to rage . So when an angel by divine command With rising tempests shakes a guilty land , Such as ...
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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