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... had gained round the king of Navarre ' s uncle , the Cardinal de Bourbon , a
man of sixty years of age , by holding out hopes of the succession to him ; and the
cardinal had in consequence become the head of the League . Henry III . , whose
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... had gained round the king of Navarre ' s uncle , the Cardinal de Bourbon , a
man of sixty years of age , by holding out hopes of the succession to him ; and the
cardinal had in consequence become the head of the League . Henry III . , whose
...
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Into these openings the poison is forced by a set of muscles , which tighten round
Serpent ' s Head , shewing poison the gland capsules , and in that way squeeze
or compress the gland . The poison thus forced out of the glands finds its way ...
Into these openings the poison is forced by a set of muscles , which tighten round
Serpent ' s Head , shewing poison the gland capsules , and in that way squeeze
or compress the gland . The poison thus forced out of the glands finds its way ...
Side 5
They are characterised by having stiff round bodies , short tails , narrow heads
and mouths , feebly developed teeth , and extremely weak ventral scales ; and in
some species there are no ventral scales at all ; and without an exception , the ...
They are characterised by having stiff round bodies , short tails , narrow heads
and mouths , feebly developed teeth , and extremely weak ventral scales ; and in
some species there are no ventral scales at all ; and without an exception , the ...
Side 7
Having darted upon the affrighted animal , it instantly began to wrap it round with
its voluminous twistings ; and at every twist the bones of the buffalo were heard to
crack . It was in vain that the poor animal struggled and bellowed ; its ...
Having darted upon the affrighted animal , it instantly began to wrap it round with
its voluminous twistings ; and at every twist the bones of the buffalo were heard to
crack . It was in vain that the poor animal struggled and bellowed ; its ...
Side 8
The snake had seized the poor fellow by the right wrist , where the marks of the
fangs were very distinct ; and the mangled corpse bore signs of being crushed by
the monster ' s twisting itself round the neck , head , breast , and thigh .
The snake had seized the poor fellow by the right wrist , where the marks of the
fangs were very distinct ; and the mangled corpse bore signs of being crushed by
the monster ' s twisting itself round the neck , head , breast , and thigh .
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Side 21 - Now by the lips of those ye love, fair gentlemen of France, Charge for the golden lilies now — upon them with the lance! A thousand spurs are striking deep, a thousand spears in rest, A thousand knights are pressing close behind the snow-white crest; And in they burst, and on they rushed, while, like a guiding star, Amidst the thickest carnage blazed the helmet of Navarre.
Side 3 - Blow up the fire, my maidens! Bring water from the well! For a' my house shall feast this night, Since my three sons are well.
Side 22 - D'Aumale hath cried for quarter. The Flemish count is slain. Their ranks are breaking like thin clouds before a Biscay gale ; The field is heaped with bleeding steeds, and flags, and cloven mail. And then we thought on vengeance, and, all along our van, " Remember St. Bartholomew," was passed from man to man. But out spake gentle Henry, " No Frenchman is my foe : Down, down, with every foreigner, but let your brethren go.
Side 27 - ... grown cauld to me. When we came in by Glasgow town We were a comely sight to see : My Love was clad in the black velvet, And I mysell in cramasie. But had I wist, before I kist...
Side 3 - Up then crew the red, red cock, And up and crew the gray; The eldest to the youngest said,
Side 20 - Full fifteen stane o' Spanish iron, They hae laid a' right sair on me ; Wi' locks and keys I am fast bound Into this dungeon dark and dreirie.
Side 2 - Wi ae lock o his gowden hair We'll theek our nest when it grows bare. "Mony a one for him makes mane, But nane sail ken where he is gane; Oer his white banes when they are bare, The wind sail blaw for evermair.