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Page 8
... tell , a hall - ward ; he held a special office by the might of one , by his single powers , their foe overcame . Shown is it truly that mighty God ruleth the race of men . Now in the murky night came stalking the shadow - walker . All ...
... tell , a hall - ward ; he held a special office by the might of one , by his single powers , their foe overcame . Shown is it truly that mighty God ruleth the race of men . Now in the murky night came stalking the shadow - walker . All ...
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... tell of . Never ' neath heaven have I heard of a better treasure - hoard of men , since Hama bore off to the glittering burg the Brosings ' necklace , § . the jewel and casket ( he fled the guileful 1200 hate of Eormenric , chose gain ...
... tell of . Never ' neath heaven have I heard of a better treasure - hoard of men , since Hama bore off to the glittering burg the Brosings ' necklace , § . the jewel and casket ( he fled the guileful 1200 hate of Eormenric , chose gain ...
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... tell the dream , and sing the poem ; that , by the judgment of them all , it might be determined why or whence that was come . Then it seemed to them all , so as it was , that to him , from the Lord himself , a heavenly gift had been ...
... tell the dream , and sing the poem ; that , by the judgment of them all , it might be determined why or whence that was come . Then it seemed to them all , so as it was , that to him , from the Lord himself , a heavenly gift had been ...
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... tell him , " That he had money and terri- tories enough , as he possessed the third part of Gaul , and desired no more than his daughter only , that he might have heirs by her . " At As soon as he was provided with his royal apparel 29.
... tell him , " That he had money and terri- tories enough , as he possessed the third part of Gaul , and desired no more than his daughter only , that he might have heirs by her . " At As soon as he was provided with his royal apparel 29.
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... tell it not to thy foe ; tell it to thy saddle - bow and ride singing forth . So will he think , who knows not thy state , that not unpleasing to thee is thy fate . If thou hast a sorrow and he knoweth it , before thee he'll pity ...
... tell it not to thy foe ; tell it to thy saddle - bow and ride singing forth . So will he think , who knows not thy state , that not unpleasing to thee is thy fate . If thou hast a sorrow and he knoweth it , before thee he'll pity ...
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