“A wooden bridge was attached to the towering machine; it reached out at a height that would enable it to be let down a little above the oak wall and thus provide easy entry into the castle for those coming across it.” […]
“Olga bent over and inquired whether they found the honor to their taste. They answered that it was worse than the death of [her husband] Igor.” She then commanded that they should be buried alive, and they were thus buried.” […]
“So being absolved he went, with a great train of people following, to his grave and sank into it, and it closed over him of its own accord.” […]
“He allowed his beard to grow long to strike terror in the hearts of all.” […]
“When she is deprived of her full light you will notice that all things lose their fullness. But when she has attained her complete roundness, you will find that bones are full of marrow, head of brains, and other things of sap.” […]
“When he heard that people were talking thus, he was very sad and disturbed, and began to consider how he could prevent anyone seeking his daughter’s hand.” […]
“Boldly entering the river himself, he ordered his men to seize the island, instructing some to swim and other to ride across as best they could, even though the deep waters made this dangerous.” […]
“But the spear barely cleared the horse’s ears, and struck against his leg, for the prince was but a child.” […]
“Observe these my last precepts.” […]
“The bishop showed his mettle; heavens, how well he fought! Two he killed with his lance, five with his sword!” […]
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