Gesta Romanorum: Or, Entertaining Moral Stories ... Translated from the Latin, with Preliminary Observations and Copious Notes, Volume 2Wynnard Hooper C. and J. Rivington, 1824 |
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... Placidus * , who was commander - in- chief of the emperor's armies . He was of a very merciful disposition , but a worshipper of idols . His wife also participated in the same feelings , and adhered to the same reli- gious rites . They ...
... Placidus * , who was commander - in- chief of the emperor's armies . He was of a very merciful disposition , but a worshipper of idols . His wife also participated in the same feelings , and adhered to the same reli- gious rites . They ...
Page 100
... Placidus gave his atten- tion to the noble animal in question , and pur- sued the course it had taken with all the ce- lerity in his power . After much exertion the stag scaled a lofty precipice , and Placidus approaching as near to it ...
... Placidus gave his atten- tion to the noble animal in question , and pur- sued the course it had taken with all the ce- lerity in his power . After much exertion the stag scaled a lofty precipice , and Placidus approaching as near to it ...
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... Placidus filled with terror fell from his horse ; and in about an hour re- turning to himself , arose from the earth and said , " Declare what thou wouldst have , that I may believe in thee . " " I am Christ , O Placidus ! I created ...
... Placidus filled with terror fell from his horse ; and in about an hour re- turning to himself , arose from the earth and said , " Declare what thou wouldst have , that I may believe in thee . " " I am Christ , O Placidus ! I created ...
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... Placidus , therefore , departed to his own home , and communicated all that had passed to his wife . But she too had had a revela- tion ; and in like manner had been enjoined to believe in Christ , together with her children . So they ...
... Placidus , therefore , departed to his own home , and communicated all that had passed to his wife . But she too had had a revela- tion ; and in like manner had been enjoined to believe in Christ , together with her children . So they ...
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... usage which circumstances led her to appre- hend . After some time her persecutor died . In the mean while the Roman emperor was beset by his enemies , and recollecting how valiantly Placidus F 6 RECALL OF SINNERS . 107.
... usage which circumstances led her to appre- hend . After some time her persecutor died . In the mean while the Roman emperor was beset by his enemies , and recollecting how valiantly Placidus F 6 RECALL OF SINNERS . 107.
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Page 534 - And in another isle be folk of foul fashion and shape that have the lip above the mouth so great, that when they sleep in the sun they cover all the face with that lip.
Page 447 - Though, in regard to number, not exact; It was not two black crows — 'twas only one; The truth 'of that you may depend upon; The gentleman himself told me the case." "Where may I find him?" "Why, in such a place." Away goes he, and, having found him out, " Sir, be so good as to resolve a doubt.
Page 446 - From whose, I pray ? so having named the man, Straight to inquire his curious comrade ran. Sir, did you tell — relating the affair — Yes, sir, I did; and if it's worth your care, Ask Mr. Such-a-one, he told it me; But, by the bye, 'twas two black crows, not three.— Resolved to trace so wondrous an event, Quick, to the third, the virtuoso went.
Page 508 - Was rais'd this paradise of all delight ; A good knight own'd it first ; he, bow'd with age, Died, and his son possess'd the heritage : But the lewd stripling, all to riot bent, (His chattels quickly wasted and forespent,) Was driven to see this patrimony sold To the base carle of whom I lately told. Ye wot right well there only needs be sought One spendthrift heir, to bring great wealth to nought.
Page 467 - An extract from Gower here, may throw some light upon the game alluded to. " And as it should then befall That day was set of such assise ', That they should in the land-es guise, (As was heard of the people say) Their common game then play. And cried was, that they should come Unto the gam-e all and some ; Of them that ben deliver 2 and wite 3, To do such mastery as they might.
Page 535 - In Ethiope such men as have but one foot, and they go so fast that it is a great marvel ; and that is a large foot, for the shadow thereof covereth the body from sun, or rain, when they lie upon their backs...
Page 448 - ... puer respondit tacendum esse, neque id dici licere. Mulier fit audiendi cupidior, secretum rei et silentium pueri animum ejus ad inquirendum everberat.
Page 376 - Well done, good and faithful servant, because thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place thee over many things : enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Page 267 - You touch me not as I ought to be touched ; for I am the daughter and the wife of a king." Full of rapture at the sound of her voice, the young man hurried into his master's room, and related what had occurred. " I approve your skill," returned he; " I magnify your art, and wonder at your prudence.
Page 290 - Hear me : there is a house in a certain part of the world which bounds and rebounds, but it is closed against mankind. This house loudly echoes, but its inhabitant is ever silent; and both the house and inhabitant move forward together. Now if you are a king, as you aver, you should be wiser than I am. Resolve the riddle.