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The Bayeux tapestry elucidated (1856)

Bruce, J. Collingwood (John Collingwood), 1805-1892 · London : J.R. Smith · leaf 171

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ows. They were on foot in close ranks,and carried themselves right boldly. Olicrosse (holy cross) theyoften cried, and many times repeated Godamite (God Almighty). And now behold ! that battle was gathered whereof the fame isyet mighty. Nearly all the chroniclers tell us that the… … THE BATTLE. 133 apoci-yphal exploits of Taillefer, possess considerable interest, itmay be well to introduce them here in the garb in which theyhave been clothed by Mr. Amyot, in the Archceologia, Foremost in the bands of France,Armd with hauberk and with lance,And helmet glittering in the air.As…

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