A handbook of legendary and mythological art (1872)
Waters, Clara Erskine Clement, 1834-1916 · New York, Hurd and Houghton · leaf 195
o St. Ildefonso to tell him of the ap-probation of his work in heaven. Before she could disa]ipear he cuta piece from the mantilla which she wore, and tins relic was pre-served as one of the church treasures. She is patroness of Toledo,and her statue surmounts the gate (Puerta del Cambron). She is… … courtier of the court of King Tlieodobert, and was mucli beloved bythe king for his cheerfulness and amiability. He was a Christian,and especially delighted in visiting and re-lieving prisoners and captives, and often-times the king pardoned those for whom hepleaded. At length, being Aveary of…
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