hange of crosses. Thenthe two heroes swore eternal friendship with theexchange of crosses, and they all set out for thecourt of Vladimir, who when he saw them and heardtheir story laughed in his beard. It is not wise, Nikitich, he said, to expect towin a bride in each days adventure. Then they went… … HOW THE COURT OF VLADIMIR RECEIVEDA VISITOR FROM INDIA THE GLORIOUS FROM far beyond the deep blue sea, from India theGlorious, came Lord Diuk the son of Stephen.Like a white hawk his ship skimmed lightly acrossthe heaving waters, and like a white ermine coursinghe rode across the boundless open…
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