Amid trials and difficulties, sustained by high principle, integrity and independence, her character has impressed itself upon those who know her as rare and remarkable, commanding universal respect; while her gentle virtues endear her to all within the circle of her acquaintance.
— from The Women of The American Revolution, Vol. 2 by E. F. (Elizabeth Fries) Ellet
“But then King Hálf awoke, rose and roused the warriors, and told them to arm themselves.
— from The Viking Age. Volume 2 (of 2) The early history, manners, and customs of the ancestors of the English-speaking nations by Paul B. (Paul Belloni) Du Chaillu
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