The Bastard KingBased on the life of William the Conqueror. |
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... girl and pass her by because she did not come to him when he beckoned - un- less there were so many waiting for him at the castle . She could not be indifferent to him , for he was powerful and goodly to look upon ; and she , who loved ...
... girl and pass her by because she did not come to him when he beckoned - un- less there were so many waiting for him at the castle . She could not be indifferent to him , for he was powerful and goodly to look upon ; and she , who loved ...
Page 183
... girl . I find you charming . ' She thought : I did not know there was such happiness in the world . She closed her eyes . Let this moment go on and on for ever , she prayed . When she opened her eyes he was smiling at her . ' You are ...
... girl . I find you charming . ' She thought : I did not know there was such happiness in the world . She closed her eyes . Let this moment go on and on for ever , she prayed . When she opened her eyes he was smiling at her . ' You are ...
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... girl . Nay , I have never wanted any other but you since I set eyes on you . That is why the news of your love for this girl maddened me . ' ... " Twas not love . It was anger anger against you and Brihtric . You need not have treated ...
... girl . Nay , I have never wanted any other but you since I set eyes on you . That is why the news of your love for this girl maddened me . ' ... " Twas not love . It was anger anger against you and Brihtric . You need not have treated ...
Contents
The Birth of the Bastard | 11 |
The Duke of Normandy | 23 |
At the Court of France | 52 |
Copyright | |
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