Shaw, Henry, 1800-1873, William Pickering (Firm) · London : William Pickering · leaf 117
taper ofwax, burning bright at the prow of the ship, and abeautiful woman standing by it, who preserved it fromwind and rain, so that it gave a clear and bright lustre.Upon sight of which heavenly vision, both himself andthe mariners concluded of their future security: butevery one there being… … brought a taper to her altar, to be lighted every day at mass, when thecanonical hours used to be sung, and to the intent that for this terrestrial lighthe might enjoy that which is eternal. William Longuespee died in 1226, not long after his return from the Gasconwars. During his wanderings, the…
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