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military and civilian horsemanship is not a
A comparison of military and civilian horsemanship is not a desirable theme, but it is surprising how many of the horsemen of the nation, even those who ride to hounds and between flags, are profoundly ignorant of all-round horsemanship and horse-training.
— from Our Cavalry by Michael Frederic Rimington

mercy and craves he is not afraid
It is under these circumstances that he throws himself on his mercy and craves, he is not afraid of using such a word to such a man, not only his favour, but his pity.
— from The Depot for Prisoners of War at Norman Cross, Huntingdonshire. 1796 to 1816 by Thomas (Thomas James) Walker

must ask charity Have I not any
If for those times I must ask charity, Have I not any charity to give? p. 201 XXI We three are on the cedar-shadowed lawn; My friend being third.
— from Poems — Volume 1 by George Meredith

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