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... wounded , chiefly in the face , in consequence of this manoeuvre ; Harold himself lost an eye by an arrow , but he nevertheless continued to command and to fight . The close attack of the foot and horse recommenced to the cry of " Notre ...
... wounded , chiefly in the face , in consequence of this manoeuvre ; Harold himself lost an eye by an arrow , but he nevertheless continued to command and to fight . The close attack of the foot and horse recommenced to the cry of " Notre ...
Page 23
... wounds and the day's fatigue . The Norman horse pursued them without re- laxation , and gave quarter to no one . They passed the night on the field of battle , and on the morrow , at dawn of day , Duke Wil- liam drew up his troops , and ...
... wounds and the day's fatigue . The Norman horse pursued them without re- laxation , and gave quarter to no one . They passed the night on the field of battle , and on the morrow , at dawn of day , Duke Wil- liam drew up his troops , and ...
Page 24
... wounds that they could not recognise it . Sorrowing , and despairing of succeeding in their search by themselves , they applied to a woman whom Harold , before he was king , had kept as his mistress , and entreated her to assist them ...
... wounds that they could not recognise it . Sorrowing , and despairing of succeeding in their search by themselves , they applied to a woman whom Harold , before he was king , had kept as his mistress , and entreated her to assist them ...
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... wounds , they changed their design . There was one engine which we call the sow , the ancients vinea ; because the ma chine , which is constructed of slight timbers , the roof covered with boards and wicker work , and the sides defended ...
... wounds , they changed their design . There was one engine which we call the sow , the ancients vinea ; because the ma chine , which is constructed of slight timbers , the roof covered with boards and wicker work , and the sides defended ...
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... wounded a stag which passed before him ; and keenly gazing , still running a long time with his eyes , followed it , holding up his hand to keep off the power of the sun's rays . At this instant Walter , con- ceiving a noble exploit ...
... wounded a stag which passed before him ; and keenly gazing , still running a long time with his eyes , followed it , holding up his hand to keep off the power of the sun's rays . At this instant Walter , con- ceiving a noble exploit ...
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Page 287 - We do not know the worst : but we know that in three campaigns we have done nothing, and suffered much.