Ivanhoe: A Romance, Volumen1W. Van Norden, 1823 |
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... steed of the knight who is unhorsed are forfeit to his victor ? Now I may be unfortunate , and so lose what I can not replace or repay . " The Jew looked somewhat astounded at this pos sibility ; but collecting his courage , he replied ...
... steed of the knight who is unhorsed are forfeit to his victor ? Now I may be unfortunate , and so lose what I can not replace or repay . " The Jew looked somewhat astounded at this pos sibility ; but collecting his courage , he replied ...
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... steed may be slain , the armour injured- for I will spare neither horse nor man . Besides , those of thy tribe give nothing for nothing ; something , there must be paid for their use . " The Jew twisted himself in his saddle like a man ...
... steed may be slain , the armour injured- for I will spare neither horse nor man . Besides , those of thy tribe give nothing for nothing ; something , there must be paid for their use . " The Jew twisted himself in his saddle like a man ...
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... of his saddle burst , he might not have been unhorsed . As it chanc- ed however , saddle , horse , and man , rolled on the ground under a cloud of dust . To extricate himself from the stirrups and fallen steed , ÍVANHOE . 123.
... of his saddle burst , he might not have been unhorsed . As it chanc- ed however , saddle , horse , and man , rolled on the ground under a cloud of dust . To extricate himself from the stirrups and fallen steed , ÍVANHOE . 123.
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... steed and also unsheathed his sword . The marshals of the field , however , spurred their horses between them , and reminded them , that the laws of the tournament did not , on the present occa- sion , permit this species of encounter ...
... steed and also unsheathed his sword . The marshals of the field , however , spurred their horses between them , and reminded them , that the laws of the tournament did not , on the present occa- sion , permit this species of encounter ...
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... steed without making use of the stirrup , and , brandishing aloft his lance , rode twice around the lists exhibiting the points and paces of the animal with the skill of a perfect horseman . The appearance of vanity , which might ...
... steed without making use of the stirrup , and , brandishing aloft his lance , rode twice around the lists exhibiting the points and paces of the animal with the skill of a perfect horseman . The appearance of vanity , which might ...
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Abbot appearance armour arms Ashby Athelstane attendants banquet beauty betwixt Bracy Brian de Bois-Guilbert castle Cedric the Saxon champion chivalry Christian churl cloak companion Copmanhurst courtesy daughter Disinherited Knight dress Dunstan encounter England English eyes fair fate father favour fear fool forest friar gallant gold guest Gurth hall hand hath head heralds herd hermit Holy Clerk Holy Land honour horse Isaac Isaac the Jew Ivanhoe Jester King knave Knight Templar Lady Rowena lance land language lists Locksley look Malvoisin master ment noble Norman numbers Palestine Palmer person Pilgrim Prince John Prior Aymer Rebecca Reginald Front-de-Bœuf rendered replied Saracens seat seemed shield side silver Sir Knight spectators squires steed swine-herd sword tell Templar thee thine thou art thou hast tion tournament tribe of Benjamin victor voice Waldemar Fitzurse Wamba wine yeoman zecchins
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Página 115 - The lists now presented a most splendid spectacle. The sloping galleries were crowded with all that was noble, great, wealthy, and beautiful in the northern and midland parts of England; and the contrast of the various dresses of these dignified spectators rendered the view as gay as it was rich, while the interior and lower space, filled with the substantial burgesses and yeomen of merry England, formed, in their more plain attire, a dark fringe, or border, around this circle of brilliant embroidery,...
Página 182 - Now, Locksley," said Prince John to the bold yeoman, with a bitter smile, " wilt thou try conclusions with Hubert, or wilt thou yield up bow, baldric, and quiver, to the Provost of the sports ?" " Sith it be no better," said Locksley, " I am content to try my fortune ; on condition that when I have shot two shafts at yonder mark of Hubert's, he shall be bound to shoot one at that which I shall propose." " That is but fair," answered Prince John, " and it shall not be refused thee.
Página 117 - With the eyes of an immense concourse of spectators fixed upon them, the five knights advanced up the platform upon which the tents of the challengers stood, and there separating themselves, each touched slightly, and with the reverse of his lance, the shield of the antagonist to whom he wished to oppose himself. The lower orders of spectators in general — nay, many of the higher class, and it is even said several of the ladies, were rather disappointed at the champions choosing the arms of courtesy.
Página 206 - FAR in a wild, unknown to public view, From youth to age a reverend hermit grew ; The moss his bed, the cave his humble cell, His food the fruits, his drink the crystal well : Remote from man, with God he pass'd the days, Prayer all his business, all his pleasure praise.
Página 120 - Saracenic music of the challengers concluded one of those long and high flourishes with which they had broken the silence of the lists, it was answered by a solitary trumpet, which breathed a note of defiance from the northern extremity. All eyes were turned to see the new champion which these sounds announced, and no sooner were the barriers opened than he paced into the lists.
Página 121 - He was mounted on a gallant black horse, and as he passed through the lists he gracefully saluted the Prince and the ladies by lowering his lance. The dexterity with which he managed his steed, and something of youthful grace which he displayed in his manner, won him the...
Página 123 - Norman on the visor, where his lance's point kept hold of the bars. Yet, even at this disadvantage, the Templar sustained his high reputation ; and had not the girths of his saddle burst, he might not have been unhorsed. As it chanced, however, saddle, horse, and man, rolled on the ground under a cloud of dust.
Página 184 - I will crave your Grace's permission to plant such a mark as is used in the North Country; and welcome every brave yeoman who shall try a shot at it to win a smile from the bonny lass he loves best." He then turned to leave the lists. "Let your guards attend me," he said, "if you please ; I go but to cut a rod from the next willow bush.
Página 185 - but I have vowed that, if ever I take service, it should be with your royal brother King Richard. These twenty nobles I leave to Hubert, who has this day drawn as brave a bow as his grandsire did at Hastings. Had his modesty not refused the trial, he would have hit the wand as well as I.
Página 96 - Files in their hands, and hammers at their side, And nails for loosen'd spears, and thongs for shields provide. The yeomen guard the streets in seemly bands, And clowns come crowding on with cudgels in their hands.